The National Gallery of Art houses over 150,000 works spanning seven centuries – from Renaissance masterpieces to contemporary installations. With collections this vast, standard tours can only scratch the surface.
Art Scene docents bring specialized expertise in poetry, history, art-making, and cultural studies to help you explore the gallery through focused lenses. Each tour includes hands-on activities tied to your docent’s area of expertise, creating deeper engagement with the collection than traditional overview tours.
What to Expect at the National Gallery of Art
Each tour is led by a specialist docent rather than a generalist guide. Your docent curates a personalized route through the collection based on their unique expertise and your interests.
Our Docent Specialties Include:
– Poetry & Visual Art
– Contemporary African American Art
– Chinese Calligraphy
– Acting & Performance
– Cultural History
– and more!
What Makes Each Tour Unique
– Custom artwork selection based on docent expertise
– Interactive activities related to the theme
– Perspectives you won’t find on standard museum tours
– No two tours are identical – even at the same museum
Because each docent curates their own route, you can book multiple tours and discover entirely different aspects of the National Gallery each time.
Learn More About Docents Available (View Here)
Bookings are closed to non-Art Scene members. To join, apply below:
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