Tours

Saturday, February 17, 2018 - 2:00pm to Saturday, May 5, 2018 - 2:00pm
Meet in Davis Lobby
The Davis Museum at Wellesley College offers guided tours to public groups during open hours, Tuesday through Sunday from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Our specially-trained Student Guides engage visitors with the Davis’s distinctive permanent collections and special temporary exhibitions through dialogue-based, interactive experiences. Admission is free; reservations are required, and must be made two weeks in advance.  School groups are encouraged to apply for our School Bus Subsidy, generously supported by The Palley Endowment Fund for Davis Museum Outreach Programs.
Tours are customized according to interest area. To schedule your visit or to request more information, please e-mail Arthurina Fears, Manager of Museum Education and Programs, at afears@wellesley.edu or call 781.283.3045.
 
Drop-in Public Tours
Every Saturday, 2:00 PM

February 17 -  May 5 (No tours on March 3, March 24, and March 31)

Meet in Davis Lobby

Thematic tours of special exhibitions and permanent collections led by a Student Guide are free and open to the public on a first-come, first-served basis.  

This program is generously supported by the Elizabeth Bein Keto ‘48 Endowed Memorial Art Fund.

Stroller Tours

Wednesdays: February 14, March 14, April 11, and May 9

10:15 - 11:00 AM

Meet in Davis Lobby

Spend an art-filled morning at the Davis strolling the galleries during this free guided tour—a special opportunity for families open before normal hours. Designed for art lovers and their little ones (recommended for children up to 2 years old). Join Arthurina Fears, Manager of Museum Education and Programs, for a different theme on the second Wednesday of each month:

February 14: The Art of Love; March 14: Abstract Patterns; April 11: Spring is in the Air; and May 9: Making an Impression.

 
 
Focus on Accessibility
 
The Davis is committed to making our museum and programs accessible to all audiences.  We encourage you to contact us about the following guided tour options, available for free with two weeks advance notice:
 
American Sign Language interpreted tours of the permanent collections and special exhibitions (subject to interpreter availability).
 
Tactile tours or verbal description tours of the permanent collections.
 
To book your customized tour, please contact Arthurina Fears, Manager of Museum Education and Programs, at afears@wellesley.edu or call 781.283.3045.
 
 

Museum Hours: Tuesday - Sunday, 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM