Public + Non-Profit School Groups
The following programs are available for Public & Non-Profit School Groups
All ArtReach and Self-Guided Groups must be scheduled at least 2 weeks in advance.
In-Museum ArtReach Visit
Interactive Learning with BAM Educators in the Museum
Student-Centered Discussions and Activities with BAM Educators in BAM’s Exhibitions and Art-Making Projects in BAM’s Studios. Aligns with State & National Standards.
Free for Public & Non-Profit School Groups during the academic year
Tuesday through Friday
Pre-K – 12th Grades
90-minute programs
Free Admission for 15-35 Students (15 Student Minimum, 35 Student Maximum).
Free Admission for 1 Teacher and up to 4 Chaperons (for a total of 5 adults).
Online ArtReach Experience
Hands-On Experiences in Your Classroom
Student-Centered Discussion Questions, Teacher Script, and Art-Making Projects in Your Classroom with Free Art Supplies. Aligns with State & National Standards.
Free for Public & Non-Profit School Classrooms during the academic year
BAM’s ArtReach program is supported in part by grants from the Laura Moore Cunningham Foundation, the J.R. Simplot Company Foundation, the Gladys E. Langroise Advised Fund in the Idaho Community Foundation, the Idaho Commission on the Arts, and the National Endowment for the Arts.
Self-Guided Public or Non-Profit School Group
- Self-guided groups must be scheduled at least two weeks in advance.
- Admission fees apply: General Admission $9, Students $5, Children 5 and under Free, Senior (62 and over) $7, Military $7
- Payment in advance is required. After scheduling your visit, follow the link in your confirmation e-mail to pre-pay online.
- Self-guided group visits are limited to a maximum of 15 students and 2 adult chaperons per hour. (One adult chaperon per 10 students is required.)
- Scheduled between 2:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m., depending on availability.
- Self-guided groups enter through the FRONT entrance of the Museum.
- Chaperons must stay with students at all times.
- Offered year round.
Reservations are necessary, and groups must be scheduled at least two weeks in advance.
Schedule Early and Let Us Know if You Need to Cancel
BAM serves as many groups as possible through pre-scheduled visits. For the safety of visitors and artwork, BAM has a limited number of group visits available each day. If you must cancel, please notify us as soon as possible.
Ask Questions
If you have questions about which program works best for your group, please contact christina@boiseartmuseum.org or call at 208-345-8330, ext. 118. BAM’s Education staff will work with you to find the best option for your visit.
Unscheduled Visits
To ensure high-quality experiences, unscheduled groups are not admitted to the Museum when their visit conflicts with already-scheduled groups. Please schedule your visit online at least two weeks in advance.
