Make meaningful connections with the Blanton’s ever-changing collection and special exhibitions with our public tours.

Fun, educational, and free with museum admission. Offered in English and Spanish.

Tours meet in the Rapoport Atrium on the ground floor of the Michener Gallery Building. No reservation needed. 

Upcoming Tours

Dec 06
Saturday, Dec 6 Saturday | 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm

Public Tour: Contemporary Artists at the Blanton

Enjoy a gallery teacher-led tour around the Blanton! Included with admission.
Dec 07
Sunday, Dec 7 Sunday | 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Public Tour – A Family Affair: Artistic Dynasties in Europe

Enjoy a gallery teacher-led tour of our Paper Vault show. Included with admission.
An older couple looking at framed prints on the wall containing portraits
Dec 09
Tuesday, Dec 9 Tuesday | 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm

Public Tour – Spirit & Splendor: El Greco, Velázquez, and the Hispanic Baroque

Get more out of your visit on this gallery teacher-led tour. Included with admission.
Dec 11
Thursday, Dec 11 Thursday | 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Public Tour: Contemporary Artists at the Blanton

Enjoy a gallery teacher-led tour around the Blanton! Included with admission.
Dec 14
Sunday, Dec 14 Sunday | 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Public Tour – Spirit & Splendor: El Greco, Velázquez, and the Hispanic Baroque

Get more out of your visit on this gallery teacher-led tour. Included with admission.
Dec 16
Tuesday, Dec 16 Tuesday | 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm

Public Tour: Highlights of the Blanton’s Collection

Take in some fan favorites on this public tour. Included with admission.
Dec 18
Thursday, Dec 18 Thursday | 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Public Tour – Art of Latin America

Enjoy a gallery teacher-led tour of our Latin American art galleries!
Two women look over an installation of Latin American Art at the Blanton Museum.
Dec 21
Sunday, Dec 21 Sunday | 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Public Tour: Highlights of the Blanton’s Collection

Take in some fan favorites on this public tour. Included with admission.
Dec 28
Sunday, Dec 28 Sunday | 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Public Tour – Spirit & Splendor: El Greco, Velázquez, and the Hispanic Baroque

Get more out of your visit on this gallery teacher-led tour. Included with admission.
Jan 03
Saturday, Jan 3 Saturday | 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm

Public Tour: Contemporary Artists at the Blanton

Enjoy a gallery teacher-led tour around the Blanton! Included with admission.
Jan 04
Sunday, Jan 4 Sunday | 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Public Tour: Contemporary Artists at the Blanton

Enjoy a gallery teacher-led tour around the Blanton! Included with admission.

Dec 07
Sunday, Dec 7 Sunday | 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm

Visita guiada pública [EN ESPAÑOL] – Un asunto de familia: Dinastías artísticas en Europa

Saque más partido a su experiencia artística en esta visita guiada por un docente.
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Dec 21
Sunday, Dec 21 Sunday | 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm

Visita guiada pública [EN ESPAÑOL] – Joyas de la colección del Blanton

Saque más partido a su experiencia artística en esta visita guiada por un docente.
Blanton Highlights
Dec 28
Sunday, Dec 28 Sunday | 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm

Visita guiada pública [EN ESPAÑOL] – Espíritu & esplendor: El Greco, Velázquez y el Barroco Hispánico

Saque más partido a su experiencia artística en esta visita guiada por un docente.
Nicolas de Correa The Wedding at Cana
Jan 04
Sunday, Jan 4 Sunday | 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm

Visita guiada pública [EN ESPAÑOL] – Artistas contemporáneos en el Blanton

Saque más partido a su experiencia artística en esta visita guiada por un docente.
Contemporary Artists

Public tours are subject to change and limited to availability.

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About our Public Tours

Blanton Highlights

A great tour for a first-time visitor. Experience a overview of the museum, and uncover the exhibitions and artworks that will inspire you to visit again and again.

Contemporary Artists

Learn more about artistic movements, artists, and artworks from the 1980s to today. This tour takes you through the Blanton’s collection of contemporary artworks and the current exhibition on view in our Contemporary Project gallery.

Art of Latin America

Become acquainted with modern and contemporary artworks from across Latin America, one of the most prominent areas of the Blanton’s collection. Our collection galleries change often, so you’ll see something new every time you visit!

Special Exhibition

Get an in-depth look at the artworks and stories in the current major exhibition on view in our Butler Gallery. Or, explore the vast world of works on paper in our current Paper Vault exhibition.


Have a Large Group?

Book a guided visit for your group of 8 or more. Available Tuesday–Friday afternoons. Please request at least two weeks in advance.