Public tours will begin on February 15.

Visitors can participate in free forty-five minute docent-led public tours of the Museum's current exhibitions. During these highlights tours, visitors will engage in lively conversation about the artwork on display and the architecture of the building. Space is limited to 20 participants. Please meet in the Museum lobby five minutes prior to the tour start time.

Maximum size of group: 20

Wednesday through Friday, 12:30 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday, 12:30 p.m. and 3 p.m.

You may schedule a tour for your high school or college class, or for corporate, tourist, or other special groups. 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.

• 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: 15; 1 adult chaperone required per 8 high school students
  Fee including admission: $65
• Colleges and Universities
  Museum staff members facilitate careful observation and interactive discussion.
  Maximum size of group: 15
  Fee including admission: $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: 15
  Fee including admission:
  General Public: $250
  Members: $150

Tour Reservation Form

Groups are welcome to guide themselves through the Museum. However, all self-guided tours must be scheduled three weeks in advance.
Maximum size of group: 10
Fee: $20 plus admission

Tour Reservation Form

To schedule your tour, please fill out the Tour Reservation Form 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 without a reservation are not guaranteed admission. Tour fees must be received at least three weeks prior to your visit. To reschedule or cancel please notify Michael Ano, Coordinator, Tours and Family Programs by email or phone no later than two weeks in advance to receive a refund.

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

Free iPod Audio Tours are available at the Visitor Desk in the lobby. Audio Tours offer the opportunity to hear New Museum curators, artists, and guests on current exhibitions, the new building, and special projects.