School and Community Tours

K-12 School Tours

Self-guided and docent-led tours are available for school groups K-12. For a sneak peek at what you and your students will experience please watch this video. Before completing a School Tour Reservation Form, please review the following Guidelines.

2012/13 School & Teacher Programs Brochure

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Guided (docent led) School Tours

Available August - May

Advanced reservations required six (6) weeks prior to tour date

Tours offered Tuesday through Friday

Tour times: 10:30, 11:30, 12:30, 1:30

Tour length: approximately one hour

Free admission for groups of 10 or more

2 chaperones required for every 10 students (charges apply for additional chaperones)

For descriptions and tour offerings click here

Reservation form located at bottom of screen

Self Guided School Tours

Available year round

Advanced reservations required two (2) weeks prior to tour date

Tours offered Tuesday through Saturday

Tour times: 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 1:00

Free admission for groups of 10 or more

2 chaperones required for every 10 students (charges apply for additional chaperones)

For resources to enhance your tour click here

Reservation form located at bottom of screen

Please Note:

Be conscious of the weather on the day of your trip.
If you are planning to eat lunch at the Museum, be aware that the Museum does not offer an indoor space for students to have lunch.
Due to special events, there may be some days that school tours will not be available.
If you have any questions about your reservation contact Advanced Sales at 941.358.3180
If you need to cancel your visit, are arriving late, or have changes to your group size contact Advanced Sales at 941.358.3180.
The first floor of the Ca' d'Zan is open at the following times for self-guided visits:
Daily:10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m; 11:30 a.m to 12:00 noon; 12:30 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.; 1:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.;2:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.; 3:30 p.m to 4:00 p.m.; 4:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Student research passes are available for middle school and high school students. More information on student research passes can be found here.

Bus Scholarship information can be found here.

Before Your Visit: Print and review the following documents thoroughly.

Pay close attention to the chaperone information and the group visit guidelines.
Review museum etiquette with your students prior to your arrival at the Museum.

Pre-Visit and Museum Visit Information for Teachers

	Map of the Ringling Estate	329 KB
	Information for Bus Drivers	335 KB
	K-12 School Tour Pre-Visit Guidelines	265 KB
	K-12 School Tour Chaperone Guidelines	259 KB
	K-12 School Tour Visit Guidelines	264 KB

2012-2013 School Tour Reservation Form - CLICK HERE

For more information or if you have questions about scholastic programs, please contact: education@ringling.org