Request a K-12 or University Tour

Request a K-12 or University Tour
Use this form to request a guided tour, self-led visit, or virtual guided tour for your school or student group. Due to a high volume of inquiries, we require all requests to be submitted by form. If you are unable to complete the form for any reason, please contact us at tours@walkerart.org or at 612.375.7609 for assistance.

For more information about bringing groups to the Walker, please visit the Tours & Group Visits page.

Request a K-12 or University Tour
I would like to request a guided tour or self-led group visit for a -*

K-12 groupCollege or University group

Visit Information

K-12
I am requesting to book a –*

Guided Tour of the Walker Galleries – 45-60 minutes with Walker Educator(s)Guided Tour of the Walker Galleries + Guided Art Lab Activity – 1 hour and 45 minutes-2 hours and 15 minutes with Walker Educator(s)Guided Tour of the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden – 45-60 minutes with Walker Educator(s) - Apr-Oct OnlyGuided Tour of the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden + Guided Art Lab Activity – 1 hour and 45 minutes-2 hours and 15 minutes with Walker Educator(s) - Apr-Oct OnlyGuided Tour of the Walker Galleries + Minneapolis Sculpture Garden +- 1.5-2 hours with Walker Educator(s)Virtual Guided Tour – 30-45 minutes with Walker Educator(s)Self-Led Visit – No time limit – without Walker Educator(s)

Visit Information

College/University
I am requesting to book a -*

Guided Tour of the Walker Galleries – 1 hour with Walker Educator(s)Guided Tour of the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden – 1 hour with Walker Educator(s) - Apr-Oct OnlyGuided Tour of the Walker Galleries + Minneapolis Sculpture Garden – 2 hours with Walker Educator(s)Virtual Guided Tour – 30-45 minutes with Walker Educator(s)Self-Led Visit – No time limit – without Walker Educator(s)

Themes for Guided Tours

K-12
Themes for Guided Tours - K-12

The Walker offers four themes for K-12 tours, each designed to meet Minnesota state education standards. Learn more about each theme and select your preferred choice below.

Intro to Contemporary Art tours guide students through the process of close-looking and critical analyses of contemporary artworks. These tours are designed to develop skills to promote questioning and interpretation of works.

STEAM tours focus on the intersection of art and STEM, exploring questions of scale and developing critical thinking.

English Language Arts tours explore artworks in the Walker’s collection to reveal how elements of art operate like language to identify characters, weave plots, and tell stories.

Social Studies tours approach artworks that delve into history and contemporary issues to speak about the human condition. Attendees will explore the artists’ background and intention and make connections with historical and current events.
I am interested in the following theme for my guided tour:*

Intro to Contemporary Art, Grades K-12STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math), Grades K-8ELA (English Language Arts), Grades K-12Social Studies, Grades 3-12

Dates & Times

K-12
List 3 possible dates for your tour in order of preference. Please note that requests must be submitted at least 3 weeks in advance of your desired visit date(s).

The Walker is closed on Mondays & Tuesdays.
Date 1*

MonthDayYear
Your most preferred choice.
Choose a time block for this date that matches your availability. You may select more than one.*

Morning: 10:00am-noonAfternoon: noon-3:00pmLate Afternoon: 3:00-5:00pm
Date 2*

MonthDayYear
Your second most preferred choice.
Choose a time block for this date that matches your availability. You may select more than one.

Morning: 10:00am-noonAfternoon: noon-3:00pmLate Afternoon: 3:00-5:00pm
Date 3*

MonthDayYear
Your third most preferred choice.
Choose a time block for this date that matches your availability. You may select more than one.

Morning: 10:00am-noonAfternoon: noon-3:00pmLate Afternoon: 3:00-5:00pm

Contact Information

K-12
Name*

First NameLast Name
Your Role or Title (example: Art Teacher) *
Email*
example@example.com
Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
School Information

K-12
Name of School: *
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Type of School:*

Public Title 1 or 60% free/reduced lunchPublic non-Title 1CharterPrivateHome SchoolTransition School or ServiceOther - Please explain
If you selected other to the question above, please explain what type of school you are requesting a tour for:

Contact Information

College/University
Name*

First NameLast Name
Your Role or Title (example: Art History Professor) *
Email*
example@example.com
Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
School Information

College/University
Name of College/University: *
Address*

Street Address (required)

Street Address Line 2 (optional)

City (optional)State / Province (optional)

Postal / Zip Code (optional)
Does your college/university have an active partnership with the Walker?*

YesNoNot sureTell me more
Learn more about what a college partnership with the Walker has to offer.

Group Information

College/University
Number of students (up to 65): *
Number of chaperones/accompanying teachers:*
What college program(s) are your students enrolled in?*

UndergraduateGraduateOther - Please explain
If you selected other to the question above, please explain:
Language & Specific Needs
The Walker offers tours for inclusive classrooms catering to English language learners as well as students with sensory sensitivities and disabilities.

Your tour may include artworks that include sensory components such as moving image works, or artworks with changes in light and sound. Please let us know in the space below if you have questions or if your group has any needs that we should incorporate into tour planning.

Learn more about accessibility at the Walker here, and review exhibition webpages for content and sensory information here.
Do you have any students who are English learners?*

YesNo
If you answered yes, please let us know how many and share any information about your students that you feel is important for us to know:
Would you like this tour to be conducted in:

ASLSpanish
Do your students have specific/accessibility needs?*

YesNo
Please note any behavioral or communication considerations you’d like us to be aware of and if any of your students have personal aides accompanying them, or if they require accommodations to participate in the experience.
What are your goals for this visit? Is there a specific exhibition, artwork or medium you're hoping to see? Note: Special requests are subject to artwork currently on view.
Learn more about exhibitions currently on view.

Alene Grossman Memorial Bus Fund
The Walker offers up to $400 per visit to assist with transportation to and from the Walker and/or Minneapolis Sculpture Garden for guided visits courtesy of The Alene Grossman Memorial Fund. K–12 schools will be awarded up to $400 reimbursement for the cost of transportation (arranged by the school) or for a bus arranged by the Walker. All schools serving students in grades K–12 are welcome to request bus funding.

K-12 Groups must meet the following requirements to receive bus funding:

1. Commit to visiting the Walker for a guided field trip. (Self-led visits do not qualify for bus funding at this time.)

2. Finalize the visit dates for the Walker field trip at least 3 weeks in advance.

3. Commit to bringing at least 10 and at most 65 students on the field trip

4. If choosing the reimbursement option (see below), submit your bus invoice, a completed W9, and a New Vendor Form (we will send this to you) for reimbursement within 3 weeks of the visit to the Walker.

Please fill out the sections below if you wish to request up to $400 bus funding. If you have any additional questions, please email tours@walkerart.org or call 612.375.7609.
Are you interested in receiving up to $400 in bus funding?*

YesNo

Alene Grossman Memorial Bus Fund
Is your school located in the Twin Cities 7 county metro area (Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, Washington)?*

YesNo
What county is your school located in?*
Is your school a:*

Title I School (or over 60% free/reduced lunch support)School serving a high proportion of students with ASD or EBD?Another type of school with a need for bus funding?
Briefly explain why you would like your students to experience a field trip to the Walker and how bus funding would facilitate this: *
Would you prefer to arrange your own transportation and be reimbursed or have the Walker arrange a bus for you*

I would like to arrange our own transportation and be reimbursed (reimbursement amount is capped at $400).I would like the Walker to arrange a free bus for me (WAC can pay up to $400)
To arrange a bus for your school, we will need information about where to pick up and drop off your group. Please describe the pick-up and drop off points at your school.*
Please include the cell phone number for a chaperone that will accompany the group on the bus.*
Please enter a valid phone number.

Is there anything else that you would like us to know about your group?
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Request a K-12 or University Tour

Request a K-12 or University Tour

Visit Information

Visit Information

Themes for Guided Tours

Virtual Tours

Dates & Times

Dates & Times

Dates & Times

Contact Information

School Information

Contact Information

School Information

Group Information

Language & Specific Needs

Group Information

Language & Specific Needs

Alene Grossman Memorial Bus Fund

Alene Grossman Memorial Bus Fund