Plan Your Visit
Gallery lessons are available to school groups with at least two weeks advance notice. They are offered Tuesday–Friday at 10am, 11am, and 1pm. Our schedule fills quickly, so booking early is advised.
Gallery Visit Offerings are as follows (read section below for TEKS):
- Art Trek (50 minutes, all ages)
- Art & Feelings (50 minutes, grades 3–8)
- Between the Lines (50 minutes, grades 3–12)
- Inquiring Minds (50 minutes, grades 2–5)
- Print Study Room (60 minutes, grades 9–12)
- Tales & Trails (50 minutes, grades PK–2)
- Social Issues in Art (90 minutes, grades 7–12)
We can accommodate a maximum of 60 students and require one chaperone per eight students.
Pricing
School group visits are $5 per student, including on Tuesdays. Required chaperones and teachers accompanying the group are free. For planning purposes, teachers always receive free admission upon presentation of a school ID. Additional adults pay the general admission price of $15.
Drop Off & Parking
The Museum Drop-Off is on the east side of the Michener Gallery Building, directly across from Brazos Garage. Buses should plan to drop off students at this area. Students will then follow a short pathway to the museum entrance.
Bus parking near the Blanton is extremely limited. Please plan ahead. Chaperones can park in Brazos Garage (University garage rates apply).
Gallery Lesson Offerings
Each guided lesson addresses relevant Texas Essential Knowledge & Skills (TEKS). Our most popular guided visits are listed below.
Explore the Blanton’s diverse collection, traversing time and space. Recommended for all grade levels as an introduction to exploring art and artists. All ages.
Works of art from the Blanton’s collection will evoke empathy and inspire thoughtful conversation about Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) topics, including responsibility, respect, safety, self, and collaboration. Designed for grades 3–8, but adaptable for all ages.
Discover connections between the visual language of art and the power of words. Students practice literacy skills (listening, speaking, thinking, reading, and writing) as they uncover multiple meanings, discover new perspectives, and create rich narratives through the shared creative experience of art and language. Designed for grades 3–8, but adaptable for all ages.
Look at art through the lens of science, technology, engineering, and math! Explore creative connections between art and STEM principles through the Blanton’s collection. This guided lesson encourages students to observe, question, connect, imagine, problem solve, and form conclusions while considering age-appropriate STEM concepts. Students employ critical thinking and visual literacy skills transferable to multiple curricular areas. Designed for grades 2–5.
Curated to address unique course requirements, these pre-selected artworks will help bring your curriculum to life. The Print Study Room can accommodate up to 20 people (teacher/chaperone included). Designed for grades 9-12. Each topic features 15-20 artworks:
- Literary References
- Printmaking Techniques
- Civil Rights
- Humor
- Italian Renaissance
This gallery lesson integrates visual literacy skills with Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) to link early childhood education concepts to students’ first experiences in a museum setting. Designed for grades PK-2.
Students will explore how artists use their work to spark conversations about issues important to them – and to individuals, schools, communities, our nation, and our world. This guided lesson will encourage students to look closely at artworks, exchange ideas about experiences connected to the art, and respond through writing, creative storytelling, or creating their own art. Designed for grades 7-12.