Below is a summary of the programs offered at the Museum, including Guided Tours, Self-Guided Visits, Home School Days, After-school Activities and Student Exhibitions. It is recommended that you preview the artwork scheduled to be on view prior to visiting with your class. You can download the Teacher Preview Pass for free admission during your preview visit.

For more information, download the 2008-09 GenCorp School Programs & Teacher Services Brochure or contact the Education Department at 916.808.1182.

Guided Tours
Led by trained Crocker docents, guided tours incorporate works from the permanent collection and selected special exhibitions. Tours are adapted to suit all grade levels and designed to satisfy the California State Standards.

Guided tours are 50 minutes in length and generally offered Tuesday through Friday at 10 AM and 11 AM. Afternoon and weekend tours are available upon request and are subject to availability. Maximum group size is 60 students, and one chaperone is required for every eight students. When booked in advance, Museum tours are free for youth groups in Sacramento County and $2 for groups from other counties. Required chaperones are free, and additional chaperones are $3.

Classes and groups can choose from one of six themed guided tours based on age group. Download the Docent-Led Tours At-a-Glance chart to help you select the appropriate tour for your group. To schedule a guided tour, download and submit the reservation form.

Self-Guided Visits
To lead your own group through the galleries, you may schedule a selfguided visit, Tuesday through Friday after 11:30 AM or anytime Saturday and Sunday. Maximum group size is 60 students, and one chaperone is required for every six students. When booked in advance, Museum tours are free for youth groups in Sacramento County and $2 for groups from other counties. Required chaperones are free, and additional chaperones are $3. Self-guided touring materials are available for download from our
website at Striking Gold.

To schedule a self-guided visit, download and submit the reservation form.

Home School Days
Home school groups of 10 or more are always welcome to reserve a guided tour at the Crocker. In addition, this year we have a series of Home School Days designed for small home-school groups and individual families. These special days feature docent spotlight talks throughout the Museum, a hands-on art workshop and a post-visit art education activity to do at home. The experience is appropriate for children four and older and features works in both the permanent collection and special exhibition on view. Maximum group size is no more than 10 students, and one chaperone is required for every six students. Home School Days are free for youth groups in Sacramento County and $2 for groups from other counties. Required chaperones are free, and additional chaperones are $3.

Art & Nature
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2009, 11 AM-1 PM

To attend a Home School Day, download and submit the reservation form.

After-school Activities
The Crocker offers an After-School Program for school and community groups of students ages 6-15. Held onsite at the Museum, the 60-minute program is designed to excite and inspire budding artists. Students will receive a guided interactive tour.

Groups must confirm transportation at the time of reservations and arrive at the Museum no later than 4 PM. Contact Emma Moore at 916.808.1961 for more information or to make a reservation.

Student Exhibitions
To recognize outstanding art by youth in the greater Sacramento region, the Crocker partners with schools, community organizations and statewide agencies to organize a series of exhibitions.

Youth Art Domain (YARD)
In addition to our regularly scheduled shows, the Crocker offers students a chance to showcase their art online at the Yard. View ever changing student artwork, blog, network with friends, upload music and find events in your community.

If you are interested in exhibiting student work inspired by the Crocker’s collection or special exhibitions, contact the Education Department at 916.808.7364.