School Tours

Students and teachers discover that works of art are windows to history and culture at The Mint Museum. Fun and interactive tours of both locations are designed to engage students in observation techniques, critical thinking skills and the expression of personal ideas. Tours are designed to support the North Carolina Standard Course of Study.

All school tours, guided or self-guided, must be scheduled with the Tour Coordinator. Guided tours must be scheduled at least 30 days in advance.

The museum requires one adult chaperone per 10 students.Groups of very youngand/or special needs children must provide a smaller student to chaperone ratio.

 

	Programs for students with disabilities are available upon request.
Guided Tours Guided tours are available to groups of elementary, middle, high school and college styudents Tuesdays - Fridays. Tours require a minimum of 10 students and a maximum of 50 at the Mint Museum of Craft + Design and a maximum of 75 at the Mint Museum of Art.
	Tours are one hour led by museum docents (volunteer educators), with the exception of D.I.G.S., a 90 minute tour. Docents help students critique their observation of the artwork to gain a better understanding. Click here for a full list of available tours.
Self-Guided Tours Self-guided tours are permitted for high schoolgroups of up to 30 students per hour. Teachers are encouraged to visit The Mint Museum prior to their scheduled time in order to plan their self-guided tour. Click here for a brochure for self-guided tours.

Preparing for your Visit

In the Classroom

• A free Teacher Tour Outline is available for most tours, ask the Tour Coordinator
• View interactive Web sites before your visit 
• View detailed information on special exhibitions on the Mint's Wiki page

Is there a fee?
Admission is always free for school and homeschool groups during regularly scheduled school days*

Afterschool groups are $5 per student; adult chaperones are free*

*admission prices are subject to change without notice

What are the guided tours?

Scheduling a Tour

1. Consult the tour descriptions and choose the tour that best meets your curricular needs and your students' interests.
2. Contact the Tour Coordinator at least 30 days in advance by e-mail or call 704/337-2043.
3. Please include the following information in your e-mail or have it ready when you call.

• Name of School
• Travel Method
• Students Grade
• Number of Students
• Number of Chaperones
• Any Special Needs
• Guided or Self-guided Tour
• A Preferred Tour Date and Several Alternate Dates