GROUP TOURS
Welcome! We are happy to help you organize a personalized tour experience for your group whether you choose a guided or self-guided tour.
Guided tours of our current exhibitions are led by professional Museum Guides who invite close-looking at the artwork and ask questions to engage participants in meaningful learning experiences
Please follow the guidelines below to plan for your visit.
TOUR SCHEDULING
- All groups of 10 or more people must be scheduled with FAM at least 6 weeks in advance.
- Guided tours take place during FAM open hours.
- Guided tours for school groups can be scheduled as early as 9:30 AM on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays.
TOUR NUMBERS
- Guided tour groups are limited to 15 people per Museum Guide.
- Guided tours for school groups require one chaperone or teacher for every 10 students.
- The Museum can accommodate a maximum of 60 people for tour groups; please note that each exhibition space can only accommodate a group of 15 people at one time.
TOUR COST
- Guided tours for adults cost $50 for up to 15 people, in addition to the price of individual admission.
- Guided tours for school, scout, and youth group are $50 for up to 15 people. Children under the age of 18 are free and in this case, as are two adult chaperones.
- Student groups are free from Fitchburg Public Schools, Fitchburg State University and Mount Wachusett Community College.
- Self-guided groups pay the price of admission per individual.
- Fitchburg Public Schools tour groups are free and should work with FAM to customize your visit.
- Ask us for alternative options especially if you are a local non-profit group.
TOUR OPTIONS
- Spanish language, sign language, and visual descriptive tours are available.
- Add hands-on art activity for an additional $10 per person. 8 weeks advance notice required.
- School groups may bring lunch and eat at the Museum depending on size of group and the season.
- Several local restaurants accept and deliver food orders to the museum.
- School groups may request a customized tour to accommodate your curriculum.
SCHEDULING A GROUP TOUR
Please provide the following information when you are scheduling a group visit. Museum 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, mailing address
- First choice of date and time of visit
- Approximate number in group
- Tour type: Guided or Self-guided
- Tour option questions
- 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 ARRIVAL
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.
