K-12 School Tours

The Museum invites all K-12 audiences to engage in and explore the Norton collection through themed tours that connect to classroom content and align with Florida State Standards. Our tours feature artwork across the Nortons collection, from the Bronze Age to contemporary works. All learning styles are welcome. We look forward to seeing you and your students at The Norton!

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We are now booking through February 2027. Spring Booking opens December 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

Tour Experiences

Guided Tours

In-person tours are student-centered and interactive guided discussions in the galleries through close looking and multi-modal activities that are designed to support classroom curriculum and teaching objectives. Groups can add an Extended Tour option to their guided tours, which includes an art activity led by a Norton teaching artist in the Museum classrooms. Tours are open to all public, private, and homeschools for grades K – 12th grade

Home School Tours

Throughout the year, the Norton offers Virtual School Tour and In-Person school tour events for home school families. Tours feature art from the Norton’s Permanent Collection or a special exhibition. Tours offer student-centered and interactive guided discussions through close looking and activities, led by Norton educators.

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Self-Guided School Tour

The Norton offers free self-guided opportunities for middle and high school classes. Self-guided visits allow students to explore works of art independently with their teachers. Educational materials such as sketching supplies to support self-guided visits can be provided by Norton staff with advanced notice. Self-guided visits are limited to 30 people per timeslot.

Extended Art Activities

Groups starting with a 10 am guided tour can add a hands-on art activity to their morning. Extend your tour with a 50-minute art workshop in the classrooms linked to the tour theme and led by the Norton’s Teaching Artists. (K – 12 Grades).

Available only if booking a 10 am start time for guided tours. Please note that extended tours are not offered for special exhibitions.

Picnic Lunch in the Sculpture Garden

School groups are invited to enjoy a picnic-style lunch in the Museum's Pamela and Robert B. Goergen Garden. Reserve a lunch space in the Sculpture Garden for a 30-minute break. You are welcome to bring your own packed lunches from home, school lunches, or order from The Restaurant.

Virtual School Tours

This virtual tour is taught live from the galleries and features two to three works of art from the Museum’s permanent collection or special exhibition. Tours offer student-centered and interactive guided discussions through close looking and activities. Tours can focus on the themes of Learning to Look, Art in Narrative , Art and Identity, Art and Society, or STEAM. Schools may participate using Google Meet, Zoom, or Microsoft Teams. Learn more about our Virtual School Tours here.

Tour Themes

Art and Society

Delve into artworks by considering their historical and cultural context, exploring diverse viewpoints, and reflecting your own ideas and perspectives. Provide students with a deeper understanding of history and contemporary society. Encourage critical thinking about world events.

Grade: 6-12
Florida Standards: VA, LA, SS, SC, MA

Narrative in Art

Explore how artists use visual storytelling, language, and symbolism to convey ideas, share knowledge and viewpoints. Students will build an understanding of how artists tell stories using color and line, pose and gesture, setting and symbolism. If you want to explore this during your visit, look for works that merge text with art, sequential storytelling, or deep, historical mythologies across the galleries.

Grade: K-12
Florida Standards: VA, LA, SS, WL

Learning to Look

Students practice critical thinking skills and connect with works of art by looking closely, learning new vocabulary to describe what they see, and discussing points of view. Exploring the connection between the artist’s message and students’ lives.

Grade: K-12
Florida Standards: VA, LA, SS, WL

Art and Identity

Explore the different way’s identity can be portrayed in art, encompassing community, personal connections, and self-expression. Who are we and how do we see ourselves in the world. How do artists view themselves and depict others.

Grade: K-12
Florida Standards: A, LA, SS, SC, MA

STEAM Tour

Cultivate creative thinking and enhance STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) curriculum through the Norton’s STEAM tour. Students make connections between the arts, math, science, and technology through careful observation and discussion.

Grade: K-12
Florida Standards: VA, SC, MA

Special Exhibition Tours

Gertrude Abercrombie: The Whole World Is a Mystery

Scheduled upon request.

Extended tours are not offered for special exhibitions

Educator Resources

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For more information please contact:

Jacqueline Lim-Acosta

School Programs Coordinator
(561) 348-5005
schools@norton.org

This program was made possible by the generosity of the Itto Willits Charitable Foundation, with additional support provided by The William Randolph Hearst Endowment Fund for Education and Outreach Programs.