School Visits

Inspire your class with a visit to the Art Gallery of Ontario. The AGO offers guided tours, art-making sessions, custom virtual tours and self-guided tours for students from JK - Grade 12. Select an option below that will work best for your students!

Our guided tours and studio sessions are 75 minutes long and can accommodate groups of up to 25 students. Our combo programs which include a 45 minute artmaking session and a 45 minute guided tour are 90 minutes long.

Guided (Tour or Studio) - 75 minutes
Combo Programs - 90 minutes
Self-Guided

All school visits must be booked in advance via the form below. Fees include access to a coat rack, spaces for your group to meet, lunch table seating, and designated drop-off and pick up locations.

Bookings must be made at least four(4) weeks prior to a guided gallery visit and at least three (3) days before a self-guided visit. Once we have received your booking request, an AGO representative will be in touch.

Guided Tours

Guided School Tours

Primary/Junior (JK - Grade 3)
Elementary (Grade 4 - 8)
High School (Grade 9 - 12)

Guided Studios

Guided School Studios

Primary/Junior (JK - Grade 3)
Elementary (Grade 4 - 8)
High School (Grade 9 - 12)

Guided Tour and Studio Combo

Guided School Tours and Studios Combo

Combo Programs (Mini Tours and Mini Artmaking) - 10:15 - 11:45 AM

Self-Guided

Group Booking - School Self-Guided Description

All Grade Levels (JK - Gr. 12)

 

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School Visits FAQs

Do I need to be a TAP member to book a school visit?

No. All school educators are welcome to book. To learn more about the AGO's free Teachers' Access Program (TAP) and to find out how you can enjoy complimentary General Admission all year long and receive invitations to teacher events, click here.

Are school tours free for TAP members?

No. To provide the best experience and ensure that all school groups have access to lunch table seating, a quick entry, dedicated pick up and drop off locations and access to a coat rack in the Weston Family Learning Centre, all school visits must be booked online in advance and fees apply. Being a member of the AGO’s Teachers’ Access Program entitles teachers to individual free admission to the AGO Collection and special exhibitions throughout the year.

If my group all have annual passes, do I need to schedule and pay for a self-guided tour?

 Annual passes guarantee free admission for individual admission only. To provide the best experience and ensure that all school groups have access to lunch table seating, a quick entry, dedicated pick up and drop off locations and access to a coat rack in the Weston Family Learning Centre, all school visits must be booked online in advance and fees apply. 

Are guided tours offered in French?

French-language guided tours, and artmaking studios are dependent on the availability of museum educators. When booking, please specify that your request is for a French-language tour, and we will do our best to accommodate.

Are parent chaperones included in the cost of a school visit?

Yes, provided that the total group doesn’t exceed 25 persons, and the number of accompanying adults doesn’t exceed the following teacher-student ratio. For groups JK to Grade 3, we ask for one teacher for every five students. For Grade 4 to 6, we ask for one teacher for every eight students. For Grades 7 to 8, we ask for one teacher for every ten students, and for Grades 9 to 12 we want one teacher for every twelve students. For more information, please contact groupsales@ago.ca.

What teacher resources are available ahead of my visit?  

Free downloadable materials, including artist spotlights and videos, are available here. To download a map of the AGO, click here.

How long are the guided programs and when are they offered?

Guided tours and art-making programs are 75 minutes long. Combo programs are 90 minutes long and include 45 minutes of art-making and 45 minutes in the gallery where 1 artwork will be explored. Guided tours are offered Tuesday through Friday, and studio programs are available on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays.

Who do I contact for help with the booking form?

For all questions regarding school visits at the AGO, please contact groupsales@ago.ca

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