Guided Tours - The Harvey B. Gantt Center

We look forward to welcoming you to the Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture. We are here to inspire students' curiosity, critical thinking and creativity. Guided group tours for schools are Tuesday to Friday from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. Special times may be arranged for after school programs.

In preparation for your visit, it is important that you discuss the following points with your students and chaperones. If you have any questions, please contact us at (704) 547-3700. Thank you.

For Students

Please leave your coats, backpacks and large bags at school or on the bus. They may not be taken into the galleries and will have to be left unattended.
Stay with your group at all times. Do not walk away with strangers.
For your safety, please walk, do not run. It is important that you do not run up and down the stairs and in the galleries.
Be respectful and kind to your museum educator (docent) leading your group.
Be curious! We love to hear your questions and comments. Please raise your hand.
Please use your polite "inside voice".
Be careful and considerate of others.
No food, drink, candy or gum are allowed in the galleries.
Please do not touch the artwork. Special care must be taken to preserve the artwork and maintain the presentation of each exhibition. The oils on your skin will damage the surface of a painting, discolor bronze or rust steel. Please help us to preserve the art for other visitors and for future generations.
Do not lean on the artwork, walls or display cases (either to write or for physical support).
Photographs are not to be taken of the artwork. The bright light from flash photography is harmful to sensitive papers and fabrics.
We kindly request that you turn off your cell phones when entering the museum.
Running, jumping or other objectionable behavior is prohibited.

For Teachers and Chaperones

Be sure to count your students before you arrive and before you leave the Gantt Center.
Each student should have a name tag with the following information, their name, grade level and school name.
Join the discussions, encourage your students to participate and assist them in relating their Gantt Center visit to what they have been studying.
Teachers and chaperones are responsible for maintaining discipline.
For the student's security, please be sure they know the names of the adults in charge of their group.
Please remember that the museum educator (docent) is in charge of the tour. Please do not answer questions that are intended for students.
Please remind your students of the Gantt Center Cultural Visit Protocol.

Admission

Admission for school groups is $5.00 per person (this includes teachers, chaperones, bus drivers, and parents/guardians).

Group Size

A guided tour can accommodate 10 to 50 students, unless otherwise noted. It is required that school groups have 1 adult (teacher/chaperone) for every 10 students.

Arrival Time

Please arrive at 15 minutes before the scheduled tour.

Making Reservations

The following information is needed when making your reservations for a tour. Please note, all school tours require a two week notice.