Registration begins in September of each year. Be sure to register early as programs fill quickly, and a minimum of two weeks notice is required when making your appointment. Appointments may be made by phone at (215) 684-7333 Tuesday through Friday, 8:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. and 2:00–4:30 p.m. or send your visit request online >>
Please have the following information available when you call:
- complete address and phone number of your school
- school calendar (including testing dates, etc.)
- lesson topic
- several potential dates
- lunch plans for your group
Hours
Guided tours: Tuesday through Friday, 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.Unguided tours: Tuesday through Friday, Noon–5:00 p.m.
Student Admission Fees (due upon arrival)
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Philadelphia Museum of Art
Preschool program: $65 per class
K–12 programs: $5 per student for Philadelphia public*, private, and parochial schools;
$7 per student for all other schools
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Rodin Museum
Guided tours: $5 per student for Philadelphia public*, private, and parochial schools;
$7 per student for all other schools
Unguided tours: $2 per person
Museum memberships do not apply to school programs admissions.
*Thanks to a grant, the Museum is able to offer free admission to a limited number of Philadelphia public school classes. Free admission will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis.
Chaperones
No student may tour the Museum unchaperoned. Student behavior in the Museum is the responsibility of the chaperones from your school. Please make sure all chaperones understand and are sympathetic to the Museum rules. All required chaperones are admitted free.- Preschool: 1 adult per 3 students
- Grades K–6: 1 adult per 5 students
- Grades 7–12: 1 adult per 10 students
Please note: The Museum cannot accommodate more than the required number of chaperones on a guided tour.
Accessibility
All Museum programs are available to all students. Please inform the Museum of any special needs that your students may have when making your reservation. For those with physical disabilities, the Museum offers an accessible entrance, parking, elevators, and lunch and restroom facilities. Touch Tours are offered for students who are visually impaired, and a wireless sound enhancement system for those who are hearing impaired. Sign language interpreters are also available upon advance request.Lunch Facilities
A student lunchroom is available for grades K–12. Facilities are limited. Please reserve space when making your appointment. Students should bring all food. Vending machines are available for sodas, and there is a cold-water drinking fountain. High school groups may also buy lunch in the Museum Café with advance notice. To avoid long lines, groups choosing this option may wish to eat before noon.Shopping
A store geared toward the tastes and budgets of students is located in the student entrance area. High school groups are also permitted to use the Main Museum Store. Students may enter the store in groups of 10 with a chaperone.Educator's Pass
One free-admission educator's pass will be sent to teachers with a confirmed booking. Please use this pass to make a pre-trip visit to the Museum to prepare for your school visit.Arrival
All tours begin at the Wintersteen Student Center entrance, located adjacent to the Spring Garden Street Bridge. Students should remain on the bus while the group leader registers and pays. Groups will be admitted at their scheduled arrival time. Late arrivals will result in shortened lessons.For more information, please contact Education: School & Teacher Programs by phone at (215) 684-7580, by fax at (215) 236-4063, or by e-mail at .
