Each of the Blanton’s evolving menu of tours is designed to engage diverse audiences and provide a window into the history of art. Whether you would prefer to drop by for a scheduled public tour or are planning a large group field trip, we offer guided and self-guided experiences to fit your needs. Tours are also available in Spanish, French, Dutch, German, and Portuguese upon request.
We ask that all groups of 10 or more to schedule visits at least three weeks in advance, as tour slots fill quickly. To request a tour or self-guided visit, please submit an Online Tour Request Form using one of the links below.
Public Drop-In Tours
- The museum offers themed tours of the permanent collection and special exhibitions every Saturday and Sunday at 3 p.m,, every Thursday at 12:30 p.m., and Third Thursday at 7:30 p.m., with some exceptions.
- Special summer drop-in tours designed for family audiences will be offered from June 6 to Aug. 9, 2013 on Thursday and Friday mornings.
Visit the events calendar for details.
School Tours
- The Blanton's school tours aim to inspire curiosity and foster lifelong relationships between students and the art museum through interactive, inquiry-based explorations of art.
- School tours are $2 per student, including on Thursdays. Required chaperones and teachers accompanying the group are free. Additional adults pay the general admission price of $9.
University of Texas Groups and Classes
- Student, staff, and faculty groups are welcome to explore the museum through self-guided visits and guided tours.
- We offer a variety of tour topics and can create custom visits to suit faculty needs and course objectives.
- Tours for current University of Texas faculty, staff and students are free of charge.
Schedule a tour or class visit for UT groups
Adults and Other Area Colleges & Universities
- Overview Tour — Features highlights of the collection with stops in the museum's Modern and Contemporary Art Galleries, European Paintings Galleries, and Print and Drawing Galleries. This tour surveys inspiring artworks spanning the Italian Renaissance to the cutting-edge contemporary art of North America and Latin America.
- Permanent Collection Tours — An in-depth exploration of either the European Painting Galleries or the Modern and Contemporary Art Galleries.
- Special Exhibition Tour — An engaging look at one of The Blanton's special exhibitions.
- Adult Guided Tours are $9 per person.
- Senior group tours are $7 per person.
- Non-UT college group tours are $5 per student.
Schedule an Adult or Non-UT College/University tour
For tour questions, contact Monique O'Neil, Tour Scheduler, at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
To preview the collection and design a university or adult tour for your class, contact Stephanie Niemeyer, Manager of Docent and University Programs, at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Pre-order boxed lunches for groups of 10 or more (adult and children's PDF menus available) by emailing Charlie Skipsey with the Blanton Café. (pdfs - download Adobe Reader)