The Joslyn supports homeschool families and microschools with opportunities to discover art together through guided tours and self-guided visits, artful experiences, and curriculum enrichment.
Homeschool group visits may be requested starting August 1.

School & Teacher Programs

Homeschool Families

Events

Connect your K-12 children to human creativity with a guided tour Gallery Teachers provide an inquiry-based exploration of art through curiosity-driven conversations. Homeschool families are welcome to connect with other families to create a group (10 participants min.) and visit The Joslyn together. One-hour guided tours are available starting October 1, 2024, through May 16, 2025, on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 9 am to 1 pm. Museum admission, including ticketed exhibitions, is free. Request a guided tour four weeks in advance; once you receive an email confirmation from the School Programs Assistant, your visit is scheduled.

Guided Tours

Microschools or homeschool families are encouraged to guide your K-12 children through the galleries in small groups at your own pace. Self-guided visits are available during regular Museum hours starting October 1. Museum admission, including ticketed exhibitions, is free to scheduled groups of 10 or more participants. Request a self-guided visit four weeks in advance; once you receive an email confirmation from the School Programs Assistant, your visit is scheduled.

Self-Guided Visits

Select guided tours have an optional hour-long studio experience for children and their adults led by Museum staff. Art-making fee: $50 (up to 30 students); $100 (31–60 students).

Optional Studio Experience

KEEP IN MIND all group visits must be requested four weeks in advance.
GROUP SIZE 
Homeschool families or microschools with 10 participants or more should complete the Group Visit Request Form.
DAYS &amp; HOURS 
Guided tours are given Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from October 1, 2024, to May 16, 2025, from 9 am to 1 pm.
Self-guided visits take place on Tuesdays–Sundays starting October 1 during the Museum’s regular hours.
TIME 
Group visits may take up to three hours max.
LUNCH 
Groups may eat in The Fountain Court or Sculpture Garden. Groups may also dine or arrange a catered lunch in The Café.
FEES 
Museum admission, including ticketed exhibitions, is free for scheduled homeschool and microschool group visits; regular ticketed exhibition fees apply for drop-in visitors. Studio Experience: up to 30 students – $50; 31-60 students – $100
ART WORKS, The Joslyn&#8217;s interactive space, is for general Museum visitors; groups are not permitted, but individuals are invited to come back another time.

Before You Book

Group Visits

Each semester during the school year, The Joslyn offers homeschools and microschools the opportunity to explore art as a family in this free drop-in program. Families will rotate through stations in the Museum to engage in gallery experiences, create art, and learn something new with a community partner.
Stay tuned for more information!

Homeschool Days

Art, architecture, and a storied history make The Joslyn a premier event venue that your guests will talk about for years to come. Your vision, paired with our one-of-a-kind spaces, equals unforgettable moments. From large celebrations to intimate gatherings, social occasions to business meetings, there is no event quite like a Joslyn event. Explore your options and contact our events staff today to start planning.

Homeschool Families

Events

Homeschool Families Open House

Group Visits

Homeschool Days