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!

Bookings for the 2026/2027 school year will open in late August 2026. Please check back then for booking information and availability. For questions, contact us at [email protected].

Interested in visiting during the summer? Check out the Summer Group Visits page.

 

 

SCHOOL VISITS FAQ

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 are not valid for group admission. 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 fifteen students. For more information, please contact [email protected].

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. 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 [email protected]

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