School + Youth Group Tours

More information on Guided School Tours and Non-Guided School Group Visits for Grades K-12 can be found here.

Group Visits + Tours

The Crocker invites adult, youth, and community groups of 8 or more to visit the Museum at a discounted admission rate of $10 per person. Explore the Museum on a private guided tour led by a Museum docent or independently at your own pace. Learn more about group visit options below.

To arrange a group visit, including guided tours, please email education@crockerart.org or call 916-808-1182. Groups must schedule their visit in advance and pay together in a single transaction to qualify for the group rate.

Guided Group Tours
Journey into art on view with a reserved, guided tour led by one of the Museum's docents. Guided group tours are interactive experiences, typically one-hour long, and designed to fit the needs and interests of the visiting group. Following the scheduled tour, groups may continue to explore the Museum. Tours are customized to each group’s interests and may include highlights of our permanent collection and/or special exhibitions.

• Available Wednesday – Sunday
• Groups of 8 or more are eligible.
• $10 fee per adult. Group must pay together in a single transaction prior to the visit or at Admission desk upon arrival.
• Six-week advance registration required. Groups without reservations may be accommodated if availability permits but will be charged standard admission rates.
• Tours are available in American Sign Language, Cantonese, English, French, and Spanish based on docent availability.
• Please notify the Museum of accommodations or services needed by your group.

Non-Guided Group Visits
Explore the Crocker at your own pace, without a dedicated guide. Most groups allow 2-3 hours for exploration.

• Available Wednesday – Sunday, 10 AM – 4 PM.
• Groups of 8 or more are eligible.
• $10 fee per adult. Group must pay together in a single transaction prior to the visit or at Admission desk upon arrival.
• Three-week advance registration required. Groups without reservations may be accommodated if availability permits but will be charged standard admission rates.

Free Admission

The Crocker's Art Access initiative provides free admission to adults or children who would otherwise be unable to afford admission. Access scholarships will be considered only if requested at the time of booking. Please complete our Art Access Application, available to download here. Return the application to the museum at least four weeks prior to your desired visit date. Once submitted, our team will contact you within seven days to confirm availability.

Download the Art Access Application (pdf)

Families who present a SNAP Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card and a photo ID can now enjoy free general admission for up to four people per EBT card. Reservations are not required. If you would like to make a reservation, use code MUSEUMSFORALL at checkout.

Pay What You Wish Sunday
Sponsored by Western Health Advantage Pay What You Wish Sundays occur on the third Sunday of each month. Advance registration is recommended.