Adult Group Visits
The Delaware Art Museum offers both guided and unguided experiences. Advance purchase is required to obtain group rates and tours.
Adult Guided Tours
Adult guided tours are available to groups of 10 or more. Our one-hour tours offer three engaging ways to experience DelArt’s collections. Tours are led by knowledgeable Museum Educators and can be tailored to your group’s interests and pace. We also offer tours led by curatorial and education staff. Please detail specific requests when requesting your tour.
All of our guided tours consist of an interactive and conversational approach. Our Museum Educators engage in deep discussions with visitors about the work in our collection through close looking, inquisitive questions, and knowledge sharing.
Adult Guided Tour options include:
Highlights of the Collection
Explore standout works across DelArt’s permanent collection. Groups may explore with stops in American Illustration, Early American Art, Pre-Raphaelite Art, and Contemporary Art galleries. Highlight tours give groups the option to explore some of our most beloved galleries, providing an enriching experience and holistic knowledge of our Museum. (Galleries explored during this tour option varies and is based on availability.)
Current Special Exhibition Tour
Step inside DelArt’s special exhibition gallery for a guided tour of select exhibitions currently on view. Your tour facilitator will provide key themes, context, and close-looking prompts to enrich the experience, with time for discussion, and questions along the way. Please contact our School and Tour Lead for more information on our current special exhibition or for special requests. View all current exhibitions.
Tour of The Pre-Raphaelite Galleries
DelArt is renowned for its Pre-Raphaelite holdings, with the largest collection outside of the U.K. This tour focuses exclusively on the Museum’s Pre-Raphaelite galleries, highlighting major artists, signature themes, and the movement’s enduring influence. It’s a strong choice for groups who want a focused, in-depth experience with one of DelArt’s widely popular collections.
Adult Unguided Groups
We invite unguided groups to explore the museum on their own. Museum admission includes access to an audio tour of the permanent collection—available through the Bloomberg Connects app or via QR codes with personal smartphones.
Booking information
All group tour requests must be submitted through our online tour request form below at least four weeks prior to your visit. Upon completion of the form, you will receive an automatic message confirming receipt. A member of our team will follow up to confirm tour details and answer any questions.
Guided Tours
Guided tour pricing includes Museum admission plus a per-person guided tour fee. Admission is based on the visitor’s membership status, and an additional Special Exhibition ticket may be required when applicable.
Most guided tours are led by our trained Museum Educators. Tours with members of the Art and Learning staff or a Curator may also be requested, subject to availability.
Guided Tour Fees (per person):
- Museum Educator: $10 per adult
- Art and Learning staff member: $20 per adult
- Curator: $30 per adult
These fees are in addition to Museum admission and any applicable Special Exhibition ticket.
Please note: Select special exhibitions may follow a different fee structure.
Lunch Arrangements
Group Catering options from Kaffeina, DelArt’s boutique café, are available for all tours for an additional cost. Due to space limitations, a $50 facility fee applies for indoor lunch arrangements for up to 60 people. Groups may also enjoy lunch outdoors on the North Terrace at no extra charge, weather permitting.
Payment
A 20% non-refundable deposit is required to secure your booking. The balance is due at the time of visit.