At the KIA, we offer tours tailored to each age group. Each experience is inspired by the current exhibition and/or permanent collection.
During COVID-19, the maximum group size is 20. We look forward to welcoming large groups soon.
Grades PreK-12
Early Learner Tours (max. group size 30)
Adult & College
Our active schedule of changing exhibitions means groups have a new experience with each visit.
Accessible Tours
The Kalamazoo Institute of Arts is accessible. Visitors of all ages and abilities are welcome.
Additional Tours
Sunday Drop-in Tours
Exceptional docent-guided gallery tours every Sunday at 1:30 p.m. Tours are included with admission; no advanced reservations are required.
Self-Guided Groups
Please schedule your visit in advance to avoid conflicts with other groups.
Pre K-12 school groups are free. Regular museum admission applies to adult and college groups.
School and Home Groups
Qualifying Kalamazoo County K-8 school groups pay only $25 for busing costs with a Transportation Rebate through KRESA EFA.
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Group Tour FAQs
- Enjoy a fun, low-cost social activity!
- Get to know your art museum and its treasures on a new level.
- Interact and engage with real works of art.
- Enrich many areas of school curriculum.
- Art is for everyone! Touch Art Tours for visitors with low vision and Connections Tours for adults with memory loss are available.
Schedule guided or self-guided visits 3 to 4 weeks in advance.
K-12 tours are free. College tours are $4 with student ID. Adult tours are $9.
Minimum: 10
Maximum: 60
1 adult per 10 students please.
Tuesdays – Fridays, 11 am to 5 pm.
School tours with hands-on projects: Tuesday – Friday, 10 am to 12 pm
1 hour unless otherwise specified.
The KIA is handicapped accessible. Wheelchairs available upon request.