SCHOOL & YOUTH GROUP TOURS

School and Youth Group Tours by Museum Docents

MoNA offers classes and youth group tours of its exhibitions. Tours are typically 50 minutes, but can be tailored for specific schedules. Tours are designed to deepen a student's experience of art, enhance visual literacy, and develop lifelong viewing skills.

Tours for Grades 1- 8:

Docents use guided observation techniques and lively discussion to develop critical thinking and communication skills as students learn about Northwest art. Typically students will look in depth and discuss 4-5 artworks selected for young viewers. Tours often include writing or drawing projects.

Guided tours support:

• Washington State Learning Goal #3: Think analytically, logically and creatively, and integrate experience and knowledge to form reasoned judgments and solve problems.
• Washington State EALRS: Communications 1, 2, & 3 and Arts 1, 3, & 4.

Tours for high school and college-age:

Docents can plan a Museum visit that suits your group's needs and special interests. They can provide an overview of the Museum, its exhibitions and collections, and lead the tour in a lively group discussion.

Self-guided Groups

You are welcome to self-guide your class in the Museum. However, you must preview the exhibition and provide a structured learning experience for your group. Reservations are required and the same admission fees and chaperone ratios apply. Contact the Education Department to discuss your plans before bringing your group.

PLAN YOUR VISIT

• Find out which exhibition best meets your students' needs. Check this year's Exhibits.

• Schedule a tour

  Tours are available Tuesday - Friday, 10am - 4 pm. The schedule fills rapidly, so make your reservation as far in advance as possible, with at least two weeks notice. To schedule tours contact the Education Department at 360-466-4446 ext. 106 or jasminev@museumofnwart.org.

• Preview the exhibition

• Confirmation

  An email confirmation will be sent to you. You will be contacted to discuss a specific plan for your visit.

Group size

The Museum can accommodate only one class (maximum 35 students) at a time. Groups larger than 15 will be assigned 2 docents.

Accessibility

The Museum is wheelchair accessible. Please notify us of any special needs or concerns when you schedule your visit.

Chaperones

1st - 3rd Grade: 1 adult/6 students
4th Grade - High School: 1 adult/10 students

Admission

Elementary - High School students: $1.50/student
College students: $2 with ID
Teachers and chaperones: free

Bus funding

Limited funding is available to offset transportation costs for regional public schools. To apply for 50% reimbursement of your costs, please inquire when you schedule your visit.

Lunch

There are no lunch facilities available at the Museum. However, Pioneer Park on the south side of La Conner has both open and covered picnic areas.

Parking

Free parking for cars is available in the garage below the Museum. Entrance to the garage is from Second Street. A staircase at the back of the garage leads up to First Street and the entrance to the Museum.

Buses can drop off/pick up students at the corner of First Street and Washington, one short block from the Museum. (Buses should come into town on Morris St., turn left onto First Street, and left again onto Washington Street.) Buses must park in the public parking lot at the La Conner Marina while students are in the Museum. The Marina entrance is at the corner of State and Second. ($2/day at the cash box.)

Directions to MoNA

To find out more or to schedule a tour: Contact the Education Department at 360-466-4446 ext. 106, or jasminev@museumofnwart.org.