public tours
Tours of The Contemporary Jewish Museum’s architecture and current exhibitions led by trained tour guides or docents are offered daily (The Museum is closed on Wednesdays). Visitors are encouraged to interact with guides or docents as they provide insights into the works on view and share the unique history and mission of The Museum.
Requests for Private Tours are welcome. The CJM is an ideal destination for a wide variety of groups: seniors, university classes, tour travel companies, and corporate groups. Join us—you will leave with enriched views about contemporary art, Jewish culture, and history.
Tours meet daily (except Wednesdays) near the Sala Webb Education Center, and are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. No reservations are necessary. Exhibition tours are limited to the first twenty people. All tour times and locations are subject to change or cancellation. ASL and verbal description public tours are also available on a quarterly basis.
The Contemporary Jewish Museum is pleased to announce that thanks to a generous gift from the Horace W. Goldsmith Foundation, all school programs are free of charge as of January 1, 2018. This funding allows us to further our commitment to providing inclusive access to the arts. We are excited to welcome you—please book your free visit today.
The CJM's inquiry-based, interactive tours are a fun and exceptional way to engage students at The Museum. The CJM invites school groups of all abilities, and guided tours can be adapted to the varying needs of students.
To learn more about exhibitions and opportunities for the entire school year, explore our education brochure.
Enjoy a one-hour, customized guided tour of a current exhibition or The Museum's architecture, and leave with enriched views about contemporary art, Jewish culture, and history. The CJM is an ideal destination for a wide variety of groups: seniors, university classes, tour travel companies, and corporate outings.
A variety of private guided tours are offered to enhance the experience of visitors of all ages with disabilities. Tours are customized to the needs, interests, and abilities of your group—from verbal description and tactile tours to American Sign Language interpreted tours. Reach out to us at access@thecjm.org to learn how we can facilitate a unique, memorable experience for your group.
Andria Lo, Gary Sexton Photography