DMA School Programs are committed to engaging, educating, and empowering our DFW community by crafting connections between our collection, the daily lives of students and teachers, and classroom learning.
Guided Visits
(Available by reservation at 11:00 a.m., noon, and 1:00 p.m., for up to 60 students per hour)
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How do I schedule a school visit to the DMA?
Before filling out a visit request form, please choose three possible dates for your visit, double-checking test dates, holidays, class change times, and lunch schedules. The DMA is closed on Mondays.
School visits must be scheduled online using one of the following forms at least three weeks prior to your requested date. If you have questions about the scheduling process, please email us.
DISD 4th Grade Groups (Self-Guided AND Guided)
Self-Guided Groups
K–12 Guided School Groups 2021–2022
What is the difference between guided and self-guided visits?
Guided tours are led by volunteers trained to encourage creative thinking while addressing all learning styles. A guided tour generally includes five or six works of art.
A self-guided visit allows students and chaperones to independently explore the Museum's collection galleries or special exhibitions as quickly or as slowly as they would like.
What types of guided visits are available?
Visitors may choose a Collection Highlights visit of our permanent collection, or a specific subject or gallery. If your group is interested in a theme or subject not listed, you may also select a Custom Visit and work with a volunteer to tailor a tour for your group.
When can my group visit the DMA?
Programs are available Tuesday–Friday from September 14, 2021, to May 20, 2022,[1] and are offered on the hour starting at 11:00 a.m. through 1:00 p.m.
Self-guided groups may schedule a visit whenever the Museum is open: Tuesday–Sunday from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. On Fridays, self-guided visits are available from 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. The DMA is closed on Mondays.
What are the fees associated with a visit to the DMA?
The DMA offers free general admission to our collection, but please note that a general entry ticket is required for each person. These free tickets will be issued by our Guest Services team once you book your guided or self-guided visit.
For student visits scheduled more than three weeks in advance, special exhibition and docent fees (if applicable) will be waived. Exhibitions with timed tickets may be ineligible for waived admission. With less than three weeks' notice, students will have to pay the ticket price to visit a special exhibition.
How many chaperones do I need?
One adult chaperone is required for every 10 students. If there are not enough chaperones available upon arrival, your visit to the DMA may be canceled. Not having enough chaperones for your students is both a safety concern for your students as well as a safety concern for the Museum and the art on display. Chaperones must stay with their students until their visit is over, including docent-guided tours.
Where should we park our school vehicles?
Buses are granted free parking on Harwood Street along the right curb between Woodall Rodgers Freeway and Flora Street. Bus parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Museum security and the Dallas Police Department require that bus drivers stay with the buses while the students are in the Museum. Directions to the auxiliary bus parking lot are included in your confirmation packet.
If anyone in your group is coming by car, parking is available in the Museum's underground garage for a flat rate of $15 per car. DMA Members park free.
Where can student groups eat lunch?
Student groups may eat sack lunches in the DMA Sculpture Garden or the Fleischner Courtyard on a first-come, first served basis.
Groups are not allowed to bring sack lunches into the DMA Cafe or the dining area on Eagle Family Plaza. The Museum does not have an indoor eating facility for students in the event of inclement weather and may close outdoor areas due to wet or slippery conditions. Teachers are responsible for making alternative arrangements on cold or rainy days.
Can we bring our sack lunches/coolers/backpacks into the Museum?
Food and beverages are not permitted in the galleries. All outside food, including sack lunches, lunch boxes, and water bottles should stay on the bus or in cars during your visit. Backpacks, coats, and umbrellas should stay on the bus, but we do have a coat check located across from the main Guest Services Desk for keeping teacher items safe during your visit.
Can we order box lunches from the DMA Cafe?
Yes! Reservations are required for groups of 15 or more. Call 214-922-1859 or email us for menu options, pricing, and reservations. View the DMA Cafe Box Lunches Order Form.
Can my students take photos and sketch during their visit?
Photography is allowed in the Museum's collection galleries without a flash. Sketching and writing are permitted in the galleries with graphite and pencils only.