Insight Art Tours 

The SMoCA curatorial staff leads insightful, 30-minute tours that provide context and spark discussions about works of art on view. Insight Art Tours are offered on a first-come, first-served basis every first Friday at 11 a.m. Schedule may vary on holidays. Insight Art Tours are free with admission. Visit our Events Calendar to find an upcoming Insight Art Tour.

SMoCA Discovery Tour

The SMoCA Discovery Tour is an hour-long exploration of SMoCA’s rotating exhibitions in which visitors gain a greater understanding of how to look at contemporary art through inquiry and in-gallery activities.

Length: one hour
Grades: best for grades 5 and up
Capacity: 30 students
Cost: Free for schools, youth groups, and higher education students with school ID

SMoCA Discovery Tour + Workshop

Delve deeper into the topics discussed in the Discovery Tour with an additional one-hour workshop experience that explores artistic process and materials through hands-on activities.

Length: two hours
Grades: best for grades 5 and up
Capacity: 30 students
Cost: $5 per student for schools, youth groups, and higher education students with school ID

SMoCA Discovery Tour + Public Art Sensory Experience

Best for larger groups! Explore the Scottsdale Public Art Permanent Collection with an additional one-hour sensory-based experience of the sculptures located just outside SMoCA at Scottsdale Civic Center.

Note: Public Art Sensory experience is available depending on weather conditions.

Length: two hours
Grades: best for grades 5 and up
Capacity: 45 students
Cost: Free for schools, youth groups, and higher education students with school ID

Please fill out a tour form here if you’re interested in scheduling a Discovery Tour.

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