SCHOOL FIELD TRIPS

  • Booking available Monday through Friday

  • Guided Tour – 1 hour

  • Guided Tours –  $1 per participant

  • Self-Guided Tour – 2 hours

  • Self-Guided Tours – Free

Explore the Wonders of Our Permanent Collection with Guided or Self-Guided School Tours

Discover the rich tapestry of art at The Biggs with our engaging tours, specially crafted for schools, youth groups, after-school programs, and camps. Our standard School Tours, each lasting 1 hour, invite students to delve into the treasures that our museum holds. Should your students have a particular interest in a specific topic or theme, our dedicated staff can tailor the tour to seamlessly align with your lesson objectives.

For those who like to explore at their own pace, The Biggs also invites school groups to enjoy self-guided tours up to 2 hours.

Schools who book both a guided tour and a workshop, will have the guided tour fee waived.

ADD-ONS

Enhance Your Tour with an Art-Making Activity

Elevate your school tour experience by adding a 60 – 90 minute art-making activity to your itinerary. Our expertly facilitated sessions are led by members of The Biggs Education Team. These activities are thoughtfully designed to help students forge cross-disciplinary connections with the concepts explored during their tour.

Explore our permanent collection and get a sneak peek at special projects through engaging, hands-on activities. Each workshop connects to one of three exciting themes:

An exploration of art history as it relates to Delaware, the Biggs Collection, and featured special projects. This art activity would include engaging group work, demonstrations of historical art making techniques, and art making.

An exploration of scientific and innovative lessons as they relate to Delaware, the Biggs Collection, and featured special projects. This activity would include engaging group work, demonstrations of techniques and environments, and art making.

An exploration of artistic techniques and themes as they relate to Delaware, the Biggs Collection, and featured special projects. This art activity would include engaging group work, demonstrations of art making techniques, discussions of themes and content, and art making.

Workshops are tailored to different grade levels to ensure an enriching experience:

  • Pre-K – 2nd Grade
  • 3rd – 5th Grade
  • 6th – 8th Grade
  • 9th – 12th Grade

Join us for a creative and educational journey!

  • 60-90 minutes

  • $5 per participant

Customize your Experience

Guided Tour + Activity – All Ages

This tour and activity option is focused on collaboration with the visiting group. If this option is selected, the education department will work together with the teacher or group leader to develop a tour and activity that is relevant to their desired content and visit goals.

This tour type is recommended for groups consisting of varying age groups so that the Biggs team can best engage learners.

Please note that school tours must be booked at least two weeks in advance to ensure availability and a personalized experience for your students. Uncover the world of art with The Biggs – where learning comes to life.

  • 2.5 to 3 hours

  • $7 per participant

Transportation Assistance

Delaware Division of the Arts  TranspARTation Grants support transportation costs of up to $500 for schools to travel to Delaware arts and cultural institutions and venues in order for students to attend arts performances, events, and exhibits. TranspARTation applications are accepted on an ongoing basis but must be received at least six (6) weeks prior to the field trip date.