K-12

The Museum invites all K-12 audiences to engage in and explore the Norton collection through themed tours that connect to Florida State Standards. All learning levels welcome. We look forward to seeing you and your students at the Norton!

The Norton is excited to offer Virtual School Tours for fall 2020!

Learn more about Virtual School Tours below.

In-person school tours are not being offered until further notice.

Book A Virtual School Tour

If you have any questions, please e-mail [email protected]. Thank you!

Virtual School Tours

Stories in Art (K-12)

In every culture, visual artists tell stories through art to share knowledge and viewpoints, and to inspire others. This tour features high resolution images of three works of art from the Museum’s permanent collection to build understanding of how artists tell stories using the elements of art, pose and gesture, setting and symbolism. Stories in Art tours offer student-centered and interactive guided discussions through close looking and activities. Schools may participate using Google Meet, Zoom, or Microsoft Teams.

Florida Standards: VA, LA, SS, SC, MA

Book A Virtual Tour

Virtual School Tour Guidelines

Reservations must be made at least three weeks in advance.

Virtual School Tours are FREE for all K-12 schools and teachers.

Tours are available Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Tours will be offered from 9:00am to 1:00pm.

Due to the individual nature of Distance Learning in the classrooms, sessions will be offered with an open schedule to accommodate your instructional period. Virtual School Tours will range 30-45 minutes depending of individual requests and grade levels.

At this time, we can only accommodate one classroom per session. Please fill out individual forms for each of your requested Virtual School Tours.

The Museum offers pre-recorded art-making videos. These Studio Art Lessons are led by the Norton’s teaching artist and can be used at any time in your classrooms, and they connect to the theme of Stories in Art. Please email [email protected] if you are interested in sharing these lessons with your students in the classroom.

An Education staff member will contact the lead teacher to schedule a call to test technology. These usually take place 2-3 days before the scheduled tour.

Tour bookings are made on a first-come, first-served basis.

Your tour is not booked until you receive a confirmation e-mail from the Museum. Along with the confirmation letter, you will receive details about your virtual tour and advance materials, such as tour guidelines.

If you have any questions, please e-mail [email protected]

Thank you!

Reservations must be made at least three weeks in advance.

Virtual School Tours are FREE for all K-12 schools and teachers.

Tours are available Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Tours will be offered from 9:00am to 1:00pm.

At this time, we can only accommodate one classroom per session. Please fill out individual forms for each of your requested Virtual School Tours.

An Education staff member will contact the lead teacher to schedule a call to test technology. These usually take place 2-3 days before the scheduled tour.

Tour bookings are made on a first-come, first-served basis.

If you have any questions, please e-mail [email protected]

Thank you!

School Tours

In-person school tours are not being offered until further notice.

Learning to Look (K-12)

What does it take to truly see a work of art? Students practice critical thinking skills and connect with works of art by looking closely, learning new vocabulary to describe what they see, discussing points of view, and discovering personal connections. Students come to understand the Museum as a place for learning and fun. Teachers may request an Extended Tour, allowing for an extra hour of making art in the Museum classroom.

Florida Standards: VA, LA, SS, SC, MA

Storytelling in Art (K-12)

In every culture, visual artists tell stories through art to share knowledge and viewpoints, and to inspire others. This tour features works of art from the Bronze Age to today, and builds understanding of how artists tell stories using color and line, pose and gesture, setting and symbolism. Teachers may request an Extended Tour, allowing for an extra hour of making art in the Museum classroom.

Florida Standards: VA, LA, SS, SC, MA

STEAM Tour (K-12)

Cultivate creative thinking and enhance STEM curriculum though the Norton’s STEAM tour. Students make connections between the arts, math, and science through careful observation and discussion. Students explore the architecture of the Museum and original works of art from the Bronze Age to the present. Teachers may request an Extended Tour, allowing for an extra hour of making art in the Museum classroom.

Florida Standards: VA, LA, SS, SC, MA

Tour Rules and Guidelines

School tour reservations must be made at least three weeks in advance. Make a reservation by calling 561-832-5196 X1154 or e-mailing [email protected].

Tours are free for all school groups.

Free busing for school trips to the Norton is available for PBCSD schools. Call for details.

All tours are docent-led. However, middle school and high school teachers can self-tour the Museum Collection if they schedule at least three weeks in advance.

Your tour is not booked until you receive a confirmation e-mail from the Museum. Along with the confirmation, you will receive details about your tour and advance materials to use in the classroom before you visit.

Arrive and check in 15 minutes before your scheduled start time.

Tour times are at 10am, 11am, and 1:30pm. The maximum group size per time slot 80 students, depending upon the tour and availability.

One chaperone for every 10 students is required; a maximum of two chaperones per every 10 students may accompany the group. If more chaperones are necessary due to your students’ needs, please share this information at the time of booking.

There are designated areas in the Museum garden for lunch, please reserve space when you book your tour.

In the event that you must cancel your visit, please email [email protected], or call (561) 832-5196 x1154 as soon as possible.

We cannot extend your guided tour because of late arrival. Please call (561) 832-5196 x1154 to reschedule your visit.

If you do not see an appropriate tour for your students, call the Education Department at (561) 832-5196 x1154 to discuss your alternate idea(s).

Teacher and professional development opportunities are also available through the Education Department.