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General Guided Tour Information

  • Due to the high demand for guided tours, it is recommended that requests for Museum Guides be submitted at least three weeks in advance. Every effort will be made to accommodate requests.
  • Guided tours are approximately 45 minutes and can be arranged for groups of 8–80 people. One guide is required for every 10 people.
  • If you book a guided tour, a Museum Guide will contact you approximately one week before your tour to confirm your reservation and answer any questions you may have.
  • A list of full participants and any cancellations must be submitted 10 business days prior to the date of your tour.
  • Please arrive on time, as our Museum Guides await your arrival. Groups arriving late may have to conduct a self-guided visit.
  • As of January 22, 2012, the cost of admission will change to the following: $14 for adults; $12 for seniors; $10 for students; and FREE for children 12 and under. On the first Wednesday of every month admission is FREE for all visitors. The Museum does not offer discounted or group rates. 
  • Payment is due upon arrival of the group and can be made with Visa, Mastercard, American Express, cash, or check (made payable to deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum).

Please Note: Guided Sculpture Park tours are available Monday–Friday, April through November only. Self-guided tours of the Sculpture Park are offered year-round. Guided Tours of the Galleries are offered Tuesday­–Sunday, year-round.

All Groups visiting the Museum and Park, whether requesting guided tours or self-guided, must reserve visits in advance by completing the Group Tour Form. This form provides deCordova with the necessary information to begin processing your request. It does not constitute a confirmed booking. School Groups please refer to the form found in the School Tour section.

Group Tour Form

Confirmation: Your confirmation letter, chaperone information, visit guidelines, and bus map will be emailed or mailed to you after your tour is booked. Your booking is not final until you receive this confirmation letter/invoice. If we are unable to accommodate your group, you will be notified via phone or email. If you need to communicate with the Museum, please contact Donna Berube, Education Coordinator at 781.259.3603 or email dberube@decordova.org.

School Tours

DeCordova Sculpture Park and Museum welcomes school groups and can help teachers plan either a guided or self-guided visit. Please complete the School Tour Form.

Guided and self-guided school visits to the Sculpture Park may take place April through November, and are available Monday–Friday, 10 am–3 pm, for grades 1–12. Museum Gallery visits are available Tuesday–Friday, 10 am–3 pm for grades 1–12.

In addition to the general guided tour information, please note:

  • Our trained Museum Guides help students understand and engage with the world of contemporary art. Tours last approximately 45 minutes.
  • Please avoid giving students assignments to complete during guided programs. These experiences are interactive and require dialogue between Museum Guides and students.
  •  As of January 22, 2012 admission rates are as follows:
      • $10 for students (ages 13 and up), one teacher or chaperone is required for every 10 students and is admitted free of charge.
      • FREE for students 12 and under, one teacher or chaperone is required for every 10 students at the adult rate of $14 per person.
      • Any additional teachers or chaperones pay the adult rate of $14 per person.
  • All chaperones are expected to engage with students in the artistic experience as well as supervise student behavior. Chaperones must remain with students at all times.

School Tour Form

Funding for School Visits

DeCordova Sculpture Park and Museum provides a limited number of scholarships each school year to Massachusetts ARRA Title II-D school districts. If your school district is eligible, and you would like to apply, please complete the simple Scholarship form.

Specialized Tours

Throughout the year, deCordova offers a variety of tours such as birding tours, exhibition tours, and snowshoe tours in addition to ongoing guided and self-guided options. Keep an eye on the Calendar for these special programs.

deCordova Museum Guides

DeCordova Museum Guides are trained volunteers dedicated to informing, learning, and engaging with visitors. If you like to work with people, want first-hand experience with art and artists, and have time to volunteer, consider joining deCordova's team of Guides. For information on becoming a deCordova Museum Guide, please visit our Volunteer page.