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

Nov 15
Saturday, Nov 15 Saturday | 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm

Public Tour: Highlights of the Blanton’s Collection

Take in some fan favorites on this public tour. Included with admission.
Nov 18
Tuesday, Nov 18 Tuesday | 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm

Public Tour: Contemporary Artists at the Blanton

Enjoy a gallery teacher-led tour around the Blanton! Included with admission.
Nov 20
Thursday, Nov 20 Thursday | 2:00 pm – 3:00 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.
Nov 22
Saturday, Nov 22 Saturday | 5:30 pm – 6:30 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.
Nov 23
Sunday, Nov 23 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.
Nov 25
Tuesday, Nov 25 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.
Nov 29
Saturday, Nov 29 Saturday | 5:30 pm – 6:30 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.
Nov 30
Sunday, Nov 30 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 02
Tuesday, Dec 2 Tuesday | 12:30 pm – 1:30 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 04
Thursday, Dec 4 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.

Nov 18
Tuesday, Nov 18 Tuesday | 2:00 pm – 3:00 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
Nov 30
Sunday, Nov 30 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

Public tours are subject to change and limited to availability.

Public Tours Body

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.