TOURS

Tours led by Museum-trained docents provide a unique experience based on close viewing and conversation. All tours are free for Modern members and free to the public with admission to the galleries. Groups with special needs are always welcome. For information or to schedule a tour, please contact the tour coordinator at 817.840.2119 or tours@themodern.org.

Public Tours

Docent-led tours are offered Tuesday through Sunday at 2 pm. An additional tour is available at 11 am on Wednesdays and the first Sunday of each month. Public tours focused specifically on current special exhibitions are available at 2 pm on the first Saturday and Sunday of each month. These tours do not require prior arrangements and begin in the Museum lobby.

Group Tours

Docents are available to conduct group tours of the permanent collection, special exhibitions, or an introduction to the highlights of both. These tours can accommodate 10 to 120 people and last approximately one hour. Tours must be scheduled at least two weeks in advance of the requested date.

Spanish-language Tours

Docent-led tours in Spanish are offered at 2 pm on the first Sunday of each month, when gallery admission is free. These tours are open to the public and do not require prior arrangements. Docents are also available to conduct private Spanish-language tours when reservations are made at least two weeks in advance.

Architecture Tours

Beginning in October, docents will be available to lead tours of the Modern’s building, designed by renowned architect Tadao Ando. These tours can accommodate 10 to 60 people, last approximately one hour, and must be scheduled at least two weeks in advance of the requested date.

Sundays with the Modern offers unique perspectives on the Museum’s architecture, permanent collection, and special exhibitions. A variety of artists, art historians, critics, writers, and architects hold conversations and lead tours in the galleries. This special program is free with the cost of admission; tours begin at 1 pm. See below for dates and speakers. Note: There is no Sundays with the Modern on holidays.

September 12–Dr. Mark Thistlethwaite
September 19–Dr. Jeffrey Grove
September 26–Christina Rees
October 3–Erick Swenson
October 10–Matthew Sontheimer
October 17–Rebecca Carter
October 24–Vernon Fisher
November 7–Dr. Malcolm Warner
November 14–Micah Yarborough
November 21–Dr. Frances Colpitt
November 28–Annette Lawrence
December 5–Erik Parker
December 12–Marty Walker
December 19–Chris Powell
January 9–John Pomara
January 16–Dr. Benjamin Lima
January 23–Frances Bagley
January 30–Dr. Jennifer Way

Listen to the tours.