FREE K-12 School Tours with a Gallery Guide

The Gallery and BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York are delighted to present Art'scool, a new and exciting school tour program designed to create the critical and creative thinkers of tomorrow.

Educators can bring their students for a one-time introductory tour, or choose the two-visit program for a more in-depth view of the museum and a curriculum-focused selection. All guided school tours are free and include a transportation subsidy, and are guided by a specially trained docent.

Reservations must be made by the twenty-first of the month prior to the month you would like to visit. (For example, reservations must be made by October 21 for a November tour.) Space is limited; we encourage you to request your dates as early as possible.

For more information, please call 716.270.8226 or email grouptours@albrightknox.org. Communication by e-mail is preferred, and will facilitate a timely response.

To request a tour, please fill out our online tour request form. This form must be filled out before your tour can be confirmed.

Please have the following information available when you call or e-mail:

• Your selected tour option
• School name, address, school district, and contact information
• Number of students and chaperones attending
• Grade level of students
• Several potential visit dates and times
• Any special needs your group may have

Confirmation
A tour confirmation packet will be sent to you upon scheduling a tour. Please note, your tour IS NOT officially SCHEDULED until you return the confirmation card included in your packet.

Tour Size and Chaperone Policy

• A minimum of 15 students is required for a guided tour.
• A maximum of 120 students can be accommodated at one time slot.
• One adult chaperone is required and admitted free for every 15 students.
• Additional chaperones are required to pay the group admission rate of $2 per person.
• Please note: the Gallery cannot accommodate more than the required number of chaperones on a guided tour.
• We ask that you review the following museum guidelines and share this information with your chaperones and students before arriving at the Gallery.

Tour Options

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Curriculum Development
Schools who have visited for two consecutive school years with entire grade levels can consult with Education Department staff to craft a custom designed experience. This option is available for a limited number of schools each year. Please e-mail nspector@albrightknox.org and request a curriculum consultation.