GROUP VISITS & TOURS
We’re excited to help you plan a personalized group experience—whether you want a guided tour with a Museum Guide or prefer to explore on your own.
Please schedule your group visit at least 6 weeks ahead.
SELF-GUIDED GROUPS
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- Available Wednesday-Sunday, 12-4 pm.
- Groups pay regular individual admission.
- We can host up to 45 people at a time.
SELF-GUIDED K-12 STUDENT GROUPS
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- One adult is required for every 10 students.
- Up to 15 students (plus chaperones) can be in a gallery at once.
- Kids under 18—and two adults for every 15 students—are admitted free.
TOURS WITH MUSEUM GUIDES
Guided tours are led by professional Museum Guides who encourage close looking at works of art and engage participants through thoughtful questions and meaningful discussion.
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- Adult tours: Wednesday-Friday, 12-4 pm
- Student Tours: Wednesday-Friday, 9:30 am-4 pm
Guided Tour Group Numbers
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- Guided tours are limited to 30 people at one time.
- Each Museum Guide can lead up to 15 people per gallery.
- K-12 student groups must have one adult chaperone for every 10 students at all times.
Cost of Guided Tours
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- $50 per group of up to 15 people, plus individual admission.
- Children under 18 are free, and two adults per 15 students are free too.
- Student groups from Fitchburg Public Schools, Fitchburg State University and Mount Wachusett Community College receive free admission and free guided tours.
- Are you a local nonprofit? Let’s talk about alternative options!
GROUP OPTIONS
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- Spanish-language, sign language, and visual descriptive tours are available—just ask when you book.
- Add an art-making activity for an extra $10 per person (please give us 8 weeks’ notice).
- School groups are welcome to bring lunch and eat outside on the grass courtyard, weather permitting.
- Several local restaurants can deliver food orders right to the Museum.
- School groups can request a customized tour to match their curriculum.
SCHEDULING A GROUP VISIT
When you’re ready to schedule, please send us the following information. A member of our staff will follow up with a written tour confirmation and payment details.
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- Name of your organization
- Main contact person for the group
- Contact person’s phone number, email address, and mailing address
- First choice of date and time for your visit
- Approximate number of people in your group
- Type of tour: Guided or Self-guided
- Any tour option questions you have
- Any special needs or considerations we should know about
Please contact Suzanne Hauerstein, Manager of Education Programs, by phone at 978-424-4542 or by email at shauerstein@fitchburgartmuseum.org.
TOUR CANCELLATION AND LATE ARRIVALS
Should you need to cancel a tour, please give a minimum of 48 hours notification prior to the scheduled tour date by emailing shauerstein@fitchburgartmuseum.org
Should you anticipate a late arrival, please notify the Museum as soon as possible by calling our main number at 978-345-4207.
