Public Tour

Your family is invited to join a guided tour through the North Carolina Museum of Art's West Building, where a docent will lead you through about 50 minutes of exploration. This is a wonderful option if you're visiting the museum for the first time, want to extend your visit after grabbing lunch at the café, or simply want to discover more about the thousands of years of art and culture on display. Since tours vary based on what the docent chooses to highlight, you might explore multiple galleries together, learn about specific artists, or dive into the basic principles of how art works. Best of all, admission is completely free, and visitors of all ages are welcome to participate. Just meet your docent at the public tour sign in the West Building when you arrive—no advance registration needed. Keep in mind that tour availability depends on docent scheduling, so what your guide focuses on may differ from one week to the next.