Guided tours for groups are offered Tuesday-Friday on the hour from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m with a reservation. Reservations for groups of 10 or more and accommodations for students with special needs are available and must be made at least three weeks in advance. Classroom materials for previsit lessons may be reserved at the same time. Consider a fall tour for ease of scheduling. Contact the Education Department at (919) 664-6820 on weekdays or email: jcoon@ncmamail.dcr.state.nc.us. Search Resource Room for a complete list of tour options and a printable tour request form.
School groups are also admitted free for self-guided visits to exhibitions; reservations for self-guided school group visits must be made at least 10 days in advance. For reservations, call (919) 664-6820.