Visiting the American Folk Art Museum

Tours, Pre-K to Grade 12
September 2010–June 2011
All programs are discussion-based and interactive and are led by experienced educators. Students will further develop their critical thinking skills through active conversations and activities centered on works of art. Programs relate to the New York State Learning Standards and the New York City Curriculum Blueprint. The program you choose will be customized for your students’ age group and abilities, and the museum welcomes inclusion classes and students with disabilities or special needs. Tours in select languages, including ASL and visual description, are available (additional lead time may be necessary to schedule such a tour). The museum can accommodate up to 60 students at a time.

Hours
Programs are offered at the museum Tuesday–Friday, anytime between 10:45 am and 3:00 pm. Programs at the museum’s branch location at Lincoln Square are offered Tuesday–Friday between noon and 3:00 pm and on select Thursdays between 10:00 am and 3:00 pm.

Cost
New York City DOE schools: $90 for up to 30 students.
All other schools: $100 for up to 15 students.

Policies
Groups must have one adult chaperone per every 15 students. Chaperones and teachers are responsible for supervising groups. The museum does not allow self-guided school groups; all groups must have a reservation with a museum guide. The museum does not have a place for groups to enjoy bag lunches, and the café can accommodate only twelve people. There is a public outdoor plaza with benches directly across the street from the museum. Buses may drop off school groups in front of the museum. There is no parking lot.

Reservations
Reservations must be made at least one month in advance. The museum is a contracted vendor with the Department of Education (vendor number: MUS005000; contract number: QR1640A). Fifty percent of the estimated cost is required as a deposit before your visit; deposits are not refundable but may be used as credit toward a future visit. If you must cancel your visit, please do so at least 48 hours in advance. For more information or to make your reservation, call 212. 265. 1040, ext. 381, or e-mail grouptours@folkartmuseum.org.

Accessibility
The museum is fully accessible and welcomes visitors and groups with special needs. American Sign Language interpretation for gallery tours and auditorium programs is available by request with one-month advance notice. Gallery tours with verbal imaging and tours of touch objects from the museum’s collection are available by request with one-month advance notice. All levels of the building are wheelchair accessible; two wheelchairs are available for use during your visit. For details, please contact the education department at 212. 265. 1040, ext. 381.

Getting Here
The American Folk Art Museum is located at 45 West 53rd Street, between 5th and 6th Avenues.

• Buses may drop off school groups in front of the museum. There is no parking lot.
• Subway: E or M to 5 Avenue/53 Street; B, D, F, M to 47–50 Streets/Rockefeller Center
• Bus: M1, M2, M3, M4, M5, M6, M7

The museum’s branch gallery is located at 2 Lincoln Square, Columbus Avenue at 66th Street.

• Buses may drop off school groups in front of the gallery. There is no parking lot.
• Subway: 1 to 66 Street/Lincoln Center
• Bus: M5, M7, M10, M20, M66, M104