school visits & tours
School visits & tours are FREE of charge
CalNAM offers free school tours to students (and up to five adult chaperones) in grades TK-12th.
We can accommodate up to 30 students and 5 adults at one time during school tours. If your group includes more than 30 students, you will be required to book two separate tours. Tours may be booked on the same day, with different one-hour time slots (ex. Group 1 at 10AM, Group 2 at 11AM).
School tours run for approximately 60min.
School tours require an advance reservation of at least two weeks. If you are interested in booking a school field trip tour, please email info@calnatureartmuseum.org with the following information:
A Deeper Love: New Paintings Inspired by Coral Reefs Exhibition, 2024.
Preferred tour dates and times
Student count
Student grade level(s)
Chaperone count (we suggest one adult per 6 children)
Group leader name and phone number
Focus of visit / any specific lessons required
Which exhibition(s) you would like included in the tour visit
Special accommodations needed
School visits & Tours FAQs
Animals A-Z Exhibition, 2017.
When are school tours offered?
School tours are offered year-round (yes, even in the summer!), and can be booked on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays between the hours of 10AM - 2PM.
Can I book a self-guided School Tour?
Self-guided school tours can be booked Monday through Friday, with two weeks advance notice.
What Should We Bring?
We only recommend bringing nametags…and your enthusiasm!
We ask that you leave backpacks, water bottles, and lunches either on the bus or at school. Thank you!
Where should we park?
BUS: Please utilize the Oak Street Lot (located at 1616 Oak Street), which is approximately a 5min walk from the Museum. This is a free public parking lot that accommodates larger vehicles.
CAR: Parking is available in the parking lot behind the Museum (please do not use spaces reserved for others). In addition, there is a free public parking lot located on Mission Drive, 1/2 block away from the museum.
If you are visiting on a Wednesday or Thursday when the Museum is closed to the public, please ring the back doorbell upon your arrival.