Visitors can participate in free, docent-led public tours of the Museum's current exhibitions. During these highlights tours, visitors will engage in lively conversation about the work on display and the architecture of the building. Chinese- and Spanish-language tours will be available on Saturdays and Sundays at 2 p.m. Tours are FREE with admission tickets, take place on a first-come-first-served basis, and will last forty-five minutes. Please meet in the lobby-level Glass Gallery five minutes prior to the start time of the tour you wish to join.

Docent tours begin December 12, 2007

Wednesday and Thursday, 2 p.m.
Friday, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday, 2 p.m. and 4 p.m.

You may schedule a tour for your high school or college class, or for corporate, tourist, or other special groups when the Museum is closed to the public. During these one-hour tours led by Museum staff, visitors will learn about the Museum's current exhibitions and the architecture of the building. Advance registration is required. Tours must be scheduled a minimum of three weeks in advance, based on availability. Multilingual tours are available upon request. Self-guided tours are also welcome, but must be scheduled in advance (see below).

Group tours begin February 1, 2008.

Wednesdays, 10 a.m to 4 p.m.

• High Schools
  Students develop visual literacy, critical thinking and communication skills while exploring contemporary art and culture. Depending on the size of the group, students and accompanying adults may be broken up into smaller groups upon entering the galleries. Scheduled tours can be tailored to fit the needs and interests of your school group.
  Maximum group size: 20; 1 adult companion required per 8 high school students
  Fee: $65
• Colleges and Universities
  Museum staff members facilitate careful observation and interactive discussion.
  Maximum size of group: 20
  Fee: $150
• Private Group Tours
  Corporate groups, tour companies or other special groups are welcome to schedule a tour. Museum staff and visitors will engage in active conversations about the Museum's current exhibitions and new building.
  Maximum size of group: 20
  Fees:
  General Public: $250
  Members: $150

Schedule a group tour

Groups are welcome to guide themselves through the Museum. However all self-guided tours must be scheduled in advance and are limited to ten people. Upon reservation, you will receive educational materials that will help you prepare for your tour.
Fee: $20 plus admission
Self-guided tours begin February 1, 2008

Schedule a self-guided tour

To schedule your tour please fill out the Tours Reservation Form or call 212.219.1222 x235 and be ready to provide the following information:

• Requested tour dates and times (at least three weeks in advance)
• Name of school or organization and contact person
• Description of group and its special requests (e.g. adults, college students, high school students; Chinese- or Spanish-language, American sign language or any other tour guide requests)
• Size of group

Advance payment is required to secure your reservation.

Note: The maximum capacity for tours is forty people in any given hour. Please note that the New Museum reserves the right to delay or restrict admission if a group arrives late. Groups will not be admitted without a reservation.

For more information please contact tours@newmuseum.org or call 212.219.1222 x235.

New Museum Audio Tours offer the opportunity to hear New Museum curators, artists, and guests on current exhibitions, the new building, and special projects. Audio Tours are available free of charge, twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week from any phone in or out of the Museum, for the cost of a local call. A limited number of iPods with the Audio Tours are available at the Visitor Services desk in the New Museum’s lobby.

Selected audio tours are available below: