Tours
Visiting the Fine Art MuseumCall now to schedule a FALL 2010 tour of New Acquisitions to the Permanent Collection on display from July 25 - December 18, 2010. This exhibit will introduce students to a wide array of artistic styles and media including glass, ceramic, drawing, painting, assemblage, collage and fiber works.

Group Tours

Varieties of groups, through request, schedule tours of exhibitions. Tour times are arranged for the convenience of the group. The museum director and curator coordinate speakers/facilitators for these groups or take personal responsibility for speaking to or facilitating groups. Generally talks to groups are meant to impart information about exhibition artwork and understanding of concepts intrinsic to the artwork.

Tours are offered to community groups, university groups, and elementary and secondary school groups. The Museum tailors tours to the group rather than offering canned talks. Talks to elementary and secondary school groups emphasize interaction with students, either through discussion, written activities, or various other types of activities, including art activities. At least two week's notice is required for large groups. 

Visiting the Fine Art MuseumTour Etiquette

We are very excited you've decided to join us for a visit to the Fine Art Museum. We want you and your group to have an enjoyable museum experience, so we've prepared a short summary of museum etiquette to help you prepare for you visit.

Children under twelve (12) years of age must be accompanied by an adult; children six (6) years old and under must remain in hand with parents or adults.

Stay at least an arm's length away from the works of art and display shelves. And remember to NEVER touch paintings, sculpture, or any other work of art!

Talk quietly in order not to disturb other visitors. You may always of course ask questions of the museum staff.

The work in the Museum is fragile, please refrain from touching work, or display shelves.

Do not lean on display cases with notebooks or laptops.

Do not bring backpacks, portfolios, or instrument cases into the Museum. You may leave these items with the Museum Attendant while you visit the museum.

Do not bring drinks, coffee mugs, or food into the museum. You may leave these items with the Museum Attendant while you visit the museum.

No photography or video in the Museum is allowed.

Use of cell phones and personal electronics, such as an iPod, walkman, etc are not allowed in the Museum.

Shoes and shirt required at all times in the Museum.

Sketching and note taking is encouraged in the museum with PENCIL ONLY. No pens, markers, charcoal, paint, etc. is allowed in the Museum.

Call or email Denise Drury, museum curator, at 828-227-3591 or ddrury@wcu.edu to get on the education mailing list or make a tour reservation.