Book a tour at JSMA!
Enrich your trip to the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art with an interactive guided experience.
From a professor supporting their curriculum to a third grade classroom on their first field trip to a senior center organizing an outing, the JSMA will create a memorable experience for any group.
Type of Tours
K-12 School Tours
Tours and Art Studio workshops are available for youths in grades 2-12.
Duration: Tours are 50 minutes in length. Tours + Art Studio Workshops are 2 hours.
Chaperones: 1 chaperone per 6 students grades 2-8, 1 chaperone per 8 students grades 9-12. Chaperones attend free of charge.
Tour requests must be scheduled a minimum of four (4) weeks in advance.
University Tours
Faculty, staff, and student groups are welcome to schedule a visit to the museum Wednesday through Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm; Mondays and Tuesdays the museum is closed and requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Curator guided visits typically last one hour and can be tailored to individual course objectives or interests. Please fill out the form even if you intend to lead a tour without curatorial support so that our visitor services staff knows where to direct people as they arrive.
Art viewings of objects not currently on view can also be scheduled to facilitate class discussions on specific topics. Prior to an art viewing, faculty are expected to work with curatorial or collections staff to identify objects for their class.
Requests must be scheduled a minimum of two (2) weeks in advance. Visits during weeks 4-6 of the term are especially popular, so we encourage you to submit your form ASAP.
Community Groups
Tour guides integrate the internationally acclaimed approach of Visual Thinking Strategies to help visitors enhance their understanding of the collection and/or exhibitions.
Duration: Tours are led by trained Exhibition Interpreters (EI docents) and are approximately 45 minutes in length.
Fees: All fees include museum admission. Payment is required prior to the tour date (cheque, Mastercard, Visa). Groups of 15+ are eligible for a $1 discount per person.
Adults | $6 |
Seniors (62+) | $4 |
Students / School Age | $3 |
Museum members & UO Affiliates | $1 |