Planning Your University Group Visit


All SMU class groups that meet outside of regular museum hours must request a tour by emailing Meadows Museum Tours.

Group size:

  •   Maximum 45.

Tour Times:

  • Monday: CLOSED
  • Tuesday–Saturday: 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. (Thursdays tours are available until 9:00 p.m.)
  • Sunday: 1:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
  • Please note: SMU class groups that meet outside of regular museum hours can request a docent-led tour by emailing Meadows Museum Tours. Tours are based on availability and not guaranteed.

Pricing (fees include admission):

  • Non-SMU higher education student groups: $1 per person.
  • SMU class groups: FREE

Tour Types

Docent-led

  • 60 minutes | 45 students maximum
  • The docent will offer context and insights into the works of art on view. The content of the tour can be customized to to fit the professor’s curricular needs

Professor-led

  • 60 minutes | 45 students maximum
  • Self-guided groups must yield to tours being conducted by museum staff and docent volunteers.