Group Experiences

Group Visits

Interested in visiting the MAG with a group of ten or more? We offer self-guided visits and guided tours of the collection and/or our special exhibitions for adult, youth, and college groups.

To receive the group rate, the total amount must be paid through one transaction upon arrival. The Admissions Desk will not be able to process individual payments at the group rate.

Group Rates (10+)

$10	Adults (18+)
$7	Senior Citizens (Age 62+)
$7	College Students
Free	Youth Age 17 and Under

Important Information

• Reservations are required to receive the group rate and can be made in advance through the Group Visit Request Form. We cannot accommodate day-of visits or drop-in groups.
• To receive the group rate, the total amount must be paid through one transaction upon arrival. The Admissions Desk will not be able to process individual payments at the group rate.
• Group Tours are available during regular museum hours, Wednesday–Sunday, 11:00 am–5:00 pm, and Thursday, 11:00 am–8:00 pm.
• We recommend requesting your tour at least three weeks in advance. We cannot accept requests with less than five days’ notice.
• Tours are scheduled for 60 minutes unless a shorter length is requested.
• For youth groups, additional time beyond your scheduled tour must be requested in advance. We do not have space available for lunch.
• For youth groups, we require one adult chaperone per eight to ten children.
• We request 72 hours’ notice for cancellations. Our volunteer docents’ time is very important to us.
• Please review our Know Before You Go information with ALL attendees and chaperones before arriving.
• If you have questions, please contact our Tour Coordinator at tours@mag.rochester.edu or call 585.276.8974.

Please note that submitting this form is only a request. You will receive an email to confirm your reservation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What will we see on our visit?

• For docent-guided tours, we provide one docent per ten guests. These smaller tour groups will not all see the same artworks. They will, however, all be encouraged to engage with art through observation and conversations led by MAG’s trained docent guides.
• If there is something you want your group to see and learn about, please communicate this to your contact docent. Artwork is rotated, and objects may not be on display during your tour.
• The MAG has over 5,000 years of world art, which includes some artists’ depictions of the human body. Groups may see a variety of artistic expression in passing as they move throughout the galleries, and sometimes this may include nude figures. We are prepared to address questions that may come up and then redirect attention to the artworks that are a part of the tour. If you have any questions or concerns about content, please contact learning@mag.rochester.edu to connect with a museum educator.

Are there dining spaces for tour groups?

MAG does not have dining facilities for tour groups. The Brown Hound Downtown restaurant is located on site, and we have beautiful outdoor spaces for picnic lunches weather permitting. Please plan accordingly.

Can we cancel a group visit?

Please let us know as soon as possible if you need to cancel your tour. Our volunteer docents’ time is very important to us. The sooner you can contact us, the more likely we can find another visit date.