Tours
Ongoing School Tours
Art Elements! - Grades Pre-K – 1
Learn about basic art elements by exploring a variety of artworks and hands-on props.
Optional studio activity: clay relief sculpture.
Curriculum connections: visual art, math, language arts.
The Painter's Eye - For Grades 3-12
Explore the different techniques painters use to create works of art by viewing and discussing a variety of painting styles and taking part in hands-on activities.
Optional art project: acrylic painting on canvas.
Curriculum connections: visual art, math, language arts.
African American Art & Artists - Grades 3–12
Bring the history of African American people in the South to life through the study and interpretation of art.
Optional art activity: mixed-media weaving.
Curriculum connections: visual art, math. language arts.
Combining Voices Tour - Grades 4–12
Georgia Studies: Art and Artifacts - Grades 2–12
View and interpret art and objects that relate to Georgia history while discussing topics such as race, the role of cotton, and the significance of the Savannah River in the region. A classroom resource kit is available for checkout.
Optional art activity: accordion book construction or basket weaving
Curriculum connections: visual art, Georgia history, and social studies.
Optional cooperative tour at the Augusta Museum of History available upon request.
Math & Art - Grades 4–12
Travel through the museum discovering art and math concepts every step of the way. The tour complements current fourth–sixth grade math GPS standards.
Optional art activity: radial design drawing.
Curriculum connections: math and visual arts.
SPECIAL! TEmporary exhibitions tours
Take advantage of fresh offerings only on display for a limited time. Temporary exhibition tours allow students to experience the most recently installed and current special exhibitions on view at the museum paired with relevant works from our permanent collection.
Ongoing Tours for Adults
Women Artists Tour – Visitors 16 of age and older
Explore the artwork of the many women artists on display in the permanent collection at the Morris. This tour offers a wonderful variety of artistic styles to explore including impressionism, still-life, folk art, genre painting, abstract, landscape, contemporary, photo-realism, and glass art.
Curriculum connections: visual art, language arts, women’s history.
Art of the South – Visitors 16 of age and older
In our introductory tour to the Morris collection, visitors will learn about the history and mission of the Morris, learn general characteristics about the museum’s permanent collection, become familiar with the themes around which the permanent collection galleries are organized, and gather a broad understanding of the development of Southern art.
Curriculum connections: visual art, language arts, art history, and southern history.
Schedule a Tour
- School tour programs are available Tuesday through Friday, 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
- Tours must be scheduled at least two weeks in advance and are booked on a first-come, first-served basis.
- One adult chaperone is required for every eight students.
- All chaperones must stay with their group and are solely responsible for supervising the students at all times.
- Cancellations must be made at least 24 hours before the scheduled tour.
- Arrive by your scheduled time.
- Call the museum if you anticipate being late.
- Fees can be paid before or on the day of the tour by check, cash, or credit card.
- Homeschool groups must have a minimum of eight students.
make a reservation
Call 706-828-3867.
Have this information on hand when scheduling a tour by phone:
- Teacher names
- School name, address, phone, fax, and email
- Title of tour program you are requesting
- Preferred dates and times (select more than one possible date)
- Number of students
- Number of adult chaperones
- Any special needs or requests
We are committed to making your experience positive. Please call to discuss any special accommodations or needs your group may have.
Admission (Tour Only)
- Students enrolled in public schools and Head Start programs: free. (Additional fees may apply for all cooperative tours. Call for details.) All others: $2.00 per student, or adult.
- Teachers and chaperones: free.
Optional art activity: Additional $2.00 per student; teachers and chaperones free.
Student tour and optional activity for any school with a current annual school membership: free; call 706-828-3803 for membership information.
Lunches
Lunch space is not provided for school groups. School groups are welcome to use the Riverwalk adjacent to the museum for lunch space. In case of inclement weather, teachers must make prior arrangements with the education staff to use the museum’s facilities for lunch.
Parking
Buses and vans may park in the circle drive between the Morris Museum of Art and the Marriott Hotel. Free parking is available in the small lot between the Augusta Riverfront Center and Tatnall Street in designated two-hour visitor spaces.
Confirmations
We will send an email confirmation within 48 hours of scheduling a tour. This confirmation provides additional information for teachers, chaperones, and drivers.
Book Your Tour Today!
Call: 706-828-3867
Email: education@themorris.org
