Tours

Discover our museum

We design tours to engage and spark your curiosity! Visitors of all ages are welcome. We hope you'll leave your tour with a sense of excitement and wonder, curious to learn more about art, yourself, others, and the world around us.

Tour on your own with self-guided materials available from the information desk on the first floor.

Upcoming Public Tours

Curator-led Tour

Saturday, April 18, 2026

1:30 p.m.—2:30 p.m.

Experience the powerful exhibition Rania Matar: Where Do I Go? لوين روح؟ through an expert-led tour with Leila Reichert, Curator of Contemporary Art.

Drop-in Tours and Crafting

Saturday, April 25, 2026

11 a.m.—12 p.m.

Experience Mulyana: Vital Ecosystems─an imaginative, immersive installation that transforms the museum into a vibrant, crocheted, underwater ecosystem─and make your own sea creature!

Tour of Thomas Hart Benton’s Indiana Murals

Friday, May 1, 2026

2 p.m.—3:30 p.m.

Join us for a rare opportunity to visit all three locations of the Indiana Murals. Learn about hidden histories of the murals, hear intriguing stories, and look for unique details connected with In...Read more

Writing in the Galleries

Saturday, May 2, 2026

1 p.m.—2 p.m.

Inspire your poetic or creative writing inclinations with an in-depth discussion of artwork on view at the Eskenazi Museum of Art.

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K–12 Field Trips

Field trips introduce students to a selection of artworks and encourage them to look, analyze, and share their responses to the art. To schedule a K–12 field trip, review the options, then fill out a request form.

Many of our students have never been exposed to a museum. It was wonderful for the students to be a part of this engaging educational experience.
Middle school art teacher, Jennings County

University visits

We encourage faculty to supplement their course content with an in-person or virtual visit to the museum. To plan an experience for faculty, undergraduate, or graduate students, contact Ben Gardner, our Mellon and Moravec University Experiences Manager.

Field Trip Tours: Revolution & Reflection

90 minutes | Grades 2-12

Step into history and explore how artists depicted American history and ideas on a tour through three iconic venues at Indiana University.

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Art Investigators

One hour | Grades 2–8 | Up to 72 participants

Imagine yourself on an epic adventure around the world! Where will this adventure take you and what will you discover along the way? Complete up to six mini quests as you enjoy a memory making experience together.

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Artwork from Around the World

One hour | 6–45 adult participants

Learn about the museum and its collections.

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New on View

One hour | 6–30 adult participants

Discover what's new. Tour one of our featured exhibitions or a combination. In your request, please include which exhibition(s) you hope to see.

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Teen Gallery Walk

One hour | Grades 9–12 | Up to 72 participants

A semi-guided museum experience for high school students who are ready for structured independence. You know your students best. This tour offers choices and requires responsible behavior.

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Global Modern and Contemporary Art

One hour | 6-24 participants

Join a guide for an exploration of modern and contemporary artworks from around the world.

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Need more information?

Email us at ematours@iu.edu for more information about booking your tour at the museum.

Sidney and Lois Eskenazi Museum of Art

Tours

Discover our museum

Upcoming Public Tours

K–12 Field Trips

University visits

Field Trip Tours: Revolution & Reflection

Art Investigators

Artwork from Around the World

New on View

Teen Gallery Walk

Global Modern and Contemporary Art

Need more information?

Pre-K–12 Programs

University opportunities

Planning your visit?

Tours

Discover our museum

Upcoming Public Tours

K–12 Field Trips

University visits

Field Trip Tours: Revolution & Reflection

Art Investigators

Artwork from Around the World

New on View

Teen Gallery Walk

Global Modern and Contemporary Art

Need more information?

Pre-K–12 Programs

University opportunities

Planning your visit?

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