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Group Visits to the Museum

The Crocker invites adult, youth, and community groups of eight or more to visit the Museum at a discounted admission rate of $10 per person. Explore the Museum on a private guided tour led by a Museum docent or independently at your own pace. Groups must schedule their visit in advance and pay together in a single transaction to qualify for the group rate. Learn more about group visit options below.  

To arrange a group visit, including guided tours, please email education@crockerart.org or call 916-808-1182.

Group Tours + Visits

Guided Group Tours
Non-Guided Group Visits
School Tours
Art Access

Journey into art on view with a reserved, guided tour led by one of the Museum's docents. Guided group tours are interactive experiences, typically one-hour long, and designed to fit the needs and interests of the visiting group. Following the scheduled tour, groups may continue to explore the Museum. Tours are customized to each group’s interests and may include highlights of our permanent collection and/or special exhibitions. 

  • Available Wednesday – Sunday

  • Groups of 8 or more are eligible. 

  • $10 fee per adult. Group must pay together in a single transaction prior to the visit or at Admission desk upon arrival.  

  • Six-week advance registration required. Groups without reservations may be accommodated if availability permits but will be charged standard admission rates. 

  • Tours are available in American Sign Language, Cantonese, English, French, and Spanish based on docent availability.  

  • Please notify the Museum of accommodations or services needed by your group. 

 

Explore the Crocker at your own pace, without a dedicated guide. Most groups allow 2-3 hours for exploration. 

  • Available Wednesday – Sunday, 10 AM – 4 PM.  

  • Groups of 8 or more are eligible. 

  • $10 fee per adult. Group must pay together in a single transaction prior to the visit or at Admission desk upon arrival. 

  • Three-week advance registration required. Groups without reservations may be accommodated if availability permits but will be charged standard admission rates. 

Discover the power of art with an in-person experience at the Crocker Art Museum. School groups may explore the Museum on a scheduled tour led by a Museum docent, or independently at their own pace.

Free admission is available to groups whose mission is to provide quality education and community experiences to adults or children who otherwise cannot afford admission. Please complete our Art Access Application, available to download below. Return the application to the museum at least four weeks prior to your desired visit date. Once submitted, our team will contact you within seven days to confirm availability.