VISARTS GALLERY TOURS: FAQs

Our guide-led gallery tours are perfect for a variety of groups, including schools, corporate or nonprofit teams, book clubs, mahjong and bridge clubs, men’s and women’s clubs, temple and church groups, art and history enthusiasts, seniors, and more. Since the tours are conversational, they aren’t ideal for children under six—but stay tuned for future offerings designed especially for younger visitors!

1. Yes! Our private gallery tours are always free.

Private tours must be scheduled in advance.

1. To book a tour, fill out our online form or contact Gabriel Soto, our Galleries Visitor Services Coordinator, at gsoto@visartscenter.org or 301.315.8200 x105.

1. Tours are available during gallery hours:

• Tuesday-Thursday: 12–4 PM
• Friday: 12–7 PM
• Saturday-Sunday: 12–4 PM

Additional times may be arranged on a case-by-case basis, depending on guide availability.

We recommend booking at least one week before your desired date. Since we offer a limited number of tours each year, early booking is encouraged.

Tours include engaging discussions where you’ll learn how to view art with fresh eyes and think about your surroundings from an artistic perspective. Expect group activities, thought-provoking questions from your guide, and a memorable experience!

Groups are capped at 20 visitors. For groups larger than 10, we’ll split into two smaller groups to ensure a personalized experience. For school groups over 20 students, please contact Gabriel Soto at gsoto@visartscenter.org or 301.315.8200 x105.

Our galleries are wheelchair-accessible. For other disabilities or sensory needs, let us know in advance, and we’ll do our best to accommodate your group.

Bring curiosity and an open mind! VisArts provides all materials. Please note that food and drinks aren’t allowed in the galleries.

While all tours are grounded in close-looking, our skilled guides tailor the experience based on your group’s interests. Each tour takes its own unique direction—that’s part of the fun!

Tours typically last about an hour and may include any combination of our onsite galleries (Gibbs Street, Kaplan, Concourse, Common Ground) and the 355 POD Space Gallery (355 Hungerford Drive). Contact Gabriel Soto gsoto@visartscenter.org or 301.315.8200 x105 if you’re interested in a longer tour

Tours don’t include an art-making activity, but we’d be happy to help you plan one! Contact Education Director Emily Fucello at efucello@visartscenter.org for information.

Tours are designed for ages 6 and up.

If you need to cancel or reschedule, contact Gabriel Soto at gsoto@visartscenter.org or 301.315.8200 x105 as soon as possible. This will allow us to offer the time to another group.