MCASD

Schools & Teachers

 

School Tours

School tours at MCASD are led by professional Gallery Guides, many of whom are practicing artists. Tours are learner-centered, and emphasize dialogue and discussion. It is the Museum's goal to make students active participants in their own learning through the exploration of contemporary art.

MCASD offers a range of tours and programs. Choose one from the list at right, or contact the Education Department to develop a tour specifically created for the needs of your group.

To book a tour at any MCASD location, or for more information call 858 454 3541 x151 or e-mail education@mcasd.org.

Guided Tours, College, University and Adult Audiences

MCASD offers a range of guided and self-guided tour options for college, university, and adult audiences. MCASD's galleries function as a laboratory for the exploration of the art of our time, and can be used as an extension of the classroom space.

Please contact the Education Department at 858 454 3541 x151 or education@mcasd.org to schedule your museum experience or learn about discounted public program rates for college and university students.

Program Costs:

  • Guided Tours, College/University Groups: Free when scheduled in advance.
  • Self-Guided Tours, College/University Groups: Free when scheduled in advance.
  • Guided Tours, Adult Groups: $60 per 15 participants, plus discounted group admission rate.
  • Self-Guided Tours, Adult Groups: Discounted group admission rate.

Teacher Programs

MCASD offers a full spectrum of fun and engaging programs designed to support teachers in bringing arts education into the classroom. Attend one of MCASD's Educator Receptions, participate in a teacher workshop, or use the Museum's curriculum resources with your students.

To learn more about teacher programs or to join the teacher e-mail list, please contact the Education Department at 858 454 3541 x151 or education@mcasd.org.

Educator Programs at MCASD are supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services, a federal agency; Qualcomm; the County of San Diego Community Enhancement Fund; Bank of America; the Gould Family Foundation; and annual contributors to the MCASD Museum Fund. Institutional support for MCASD is provided, in part, by the City of San Diego Commission for Arts and Culture.

ArtLab

MCASD Downtown only

MCASD’s ArtLab combines a discovery-based gallery tour with a studio activity in the Museum’s education space. In this experience, students explore how contemporary artists use innovative materials to create their work, and then use innovative materials to make their own works of art.

Duration: 2 hours - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, 11 am to 1 pm
(Grades 4-12)
$150 per group - Max capacity of 45 students

Look/Explore

Explore a diverse range of contemporary art through facilitated discussion. Gallery Guides lead students through their own discovery process with active participation and hands-on activities in the Museum's galleries.

Duration: 1 hour
(Grades K-12)

Contemporary Art/Contemporary Artists

Discover what the art on view has to reveal about broader themes in contemporary art and the work of contemporary artists today.

Duration: 1 hour
(Grades 7-12)
** Especially for middle and high school students.

Drawing the Line

Discuss artworks on view, followed by sketching exercises in the galleries.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
(Grades 4-12)

Multiple Choice

Created specifically for high school students, this tour allows participants to take the reigns of their own museum experience, and select the works of art they would like to discuss.

Duration: 1 hour
(Grades 7-12)
**Especially for middle and high school students

Focus Tour

Investigate one of our special exhibitions for an insider's perspective.

Duration: 1 hour
(Grades 4-12)

Made to Order Tour

Teachers know their students best. MCASD Education staff will work with you to develop a customized museum experience tailored specifically for your group.

Duration: TBD
(Grades K-12)
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