School Tours
A fieldtrip to the Rubin Museum of Art is an exciting way to enhance curriculum and expand student learning. Tours at the museum for school groups are designed to introduce and develop knowledge of Himalayan traditions while encouraging meaningful explorations of the art. Museum guides can adapt tours to meet specific curricular connections. Tours last one hour, and you and your students are welcome to continue exploring the museum on your own afterwards if your schedule permits.
Tour Availability
The Rubin Museum offers school tours beginning at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesdays and Thursdays and beginning at 11:00 a.m. on Mondays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.
Tour Fees
Free for all K–12 public school groups. For all other K–12 school and university groups regular admission fees apply.
Schedule a Tour
To schedule your school tour at the Rubin Museum call 212.620.5000 x345 or e-mail reservations@rmanyc.org.
Reservations must be made at least two weeks in advance.
One guide is assigned to every 15 people.
Group menus and box lunches are available from the Cafe @ RMA.
Please review our Group Visit Guidelines prior to your scheduled visit.
Download Tour Reservation Forms
School Group Visit Registration Form
Tour plus Art Workshop Package
Schedule a hands-on arts workshop to compliment and enhance your school group's guided tour! In these 60-minute, interactive experiences in our new state-of-the-art Education Center, students will further explore the symbolism and structure of Himalayan art by using our teaching collection and making their own unique works art using elements of design, self-expression and imagination.
Fee: $150 per class (In addition to admission and tour fees)*
*Students and teachers will receive family passes for a complimentary future
visit to the museum.
Learn More about the Tour plus Art Workshop packages
K-12 Self-guided Visits
Unable to schedule a tour with a guide? We welcome any group to come and experience a self-guided visit. These groups should still schedule their visit and all group visit guidelines still apply. Visit the K-12 Self-guided Visits page for more information and registration forms.
