Gallery Tours

Learn more about the artwork on view at SBMA with a docent-led gallery tour. Tours take place daily and are free with the price of admission. Please meet in Ludington Court near the State Street entrance at the times listed below. 

Please note: Docent-led gallery tours will resume on September 15, 2021. 

Tuesday–Thursday: 1 pm
Friday–Sunday: 11:30 am and 1 pm

During fall 2021, join a special “Meet the Museum” tour on Sundays at 1 pm. Docents will introduce visitors to the newly renovated galleries and highlight important works of art from the Museum’s different collecting areas.

Group Tours

Are you interested in touring the Museum as a group? To book a group tour, please call 805.884.6423 or email groupvisits@sbma.net. Museum Visitor Services staff are happy to assist you.

School Tours

SBMA offers a range of in-person gallery tours and art programs for students grades K–College. To book a school tour, please refer to the Schools & Teachers page for registration information. Questions? Contact the Museum’s Education Department at 805.884.6457 or schoolprograms@sbma.net.

Verbal Description Tours

SBMA offers verbal description tours for individuals who are blind or have low vision. To schedule a verbal description tour, please contact the Museum’s Education Department at 805.884.6457 or education@sbma.net. Please submit your request three weeks in advance of the desired tour date.