GROUP TOURS

Cheekwood is brimming with stunning gardens, as well as outstanding exhibitions in the Museum of Art. There’s exciting contemporary art in innovative galleries and on the one-of-a-kind Woodland Sculpture Trail to explore. So treat your group to a visit to the Cheekwood.

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INSIDER'S VIEW TOUR

Let our museum guides tell the intriguing story of the estate that Maxwell House Coffee built- the history of the Cheek family, who built the magnificent Georgian style mansion and gardens during the Depression, and their generous donation of Cheekwood as a public institution. Tour the surrounding Italianate gardens with their extensive collection of boxwoods, pools, streams, and fountains, designed by renowned architect and landscape architect Bryant Fleming. This overview of Cheekwood will prepare your group for further touring on their own, or they may add one or all three of the following specialty tours. (Allow 75 minutes for tour.)

PICTURE THIS TOUR
Art and antique lovers will not want to miss this tour! They’ll enjoy an in-depth, expert-guided visit focusing on Cheekwood’s permanent art collection and its major traveling exhibitions and learn about our magnificent collections of American and English silver, Worcester porcelain, drawings, sculptures and photographs. (Allow 60 minutes for tour.)


GARDEN REFLECTIONS TOUR
This opportunity to walk the grounds with knowledgeable guides will teach your group members more about the plants in Cheekwood’s collections as well as landscape architect Bryant Fleming’s design for integrating the mansion and the landscape. They’ll be inspired to enhance their own gardens after touring a selection of Cheekwood’s gardens such as the stunning Color Garden, the charming Wildflower Garden, the intriguing Herb Garden and the elegant Japanese Garden. (Allow 60 minutes for tour.)


CONTEMPORARY SCENE TOUR
Guests will be up to date after completing this impressive tour of our unique Contemporary Galleries. They’ll see work by the best of regional artists, cutting-edge installation art in the former horse stalls and receive an introduction to the mile-long Woodland Sculpture Trail. An audio wand is provided for those who want to tour the entire Sculpture Trail, home to 15 pieces of ground-breaking contemporary sculpture. (Trail requires moderately strenuous walking-allow 75 minutes for tour.)


PLANNING YOUR GROUP VISIT
Include time for your group to browse among the unique gifts and collectibles in our Garden and Museum Shops as well as linger in the museum and wander through the gardens at their own pace. If your visit begins or ends with lunch, you have two delicious lunch options. Casual box lunches can be provided for your group on the museum loggia, overlooking the lovely Swan Lawn and Fountain. Or, for a seated lunch, visit the famous Pineapple Room Restaurant with its sweeping view of the grounds. Lunch arrangements must be made prior to your visit.  Click here for a Group Luncheon Menu.

Adult group tour rates: $8 per person, escort and driver FREE.

Booking Your Visit
In order to take advantage of group rates, advance reservations are required (for both guided and self guided visits).
The Education Department reservation line for group tours is open year-round, Tuesday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.: 615.353.9827, fax 615.353.9829.
Please have two possible dates for the tour in mind.
Reservations should be made at least two weeks in advance.
You will receive a confirmation letter prior to the date of your visit.
The following information is needed to make a reservation:
* The tour of your choice
* Two tentative dates
* Preferred time of visit. (Tours are available 9:30 a.m.-3:00p.m.)
* Number of people
* Name and Mailing address
* Day phone number and optimum contact time
* Please let us know of any special needs or modifications that your group may require
Please be on time for your guided tour. If you are delayed, call 615.353.9827.
We cannot guarantee a guided tour if your group arrives 30 minutes late without notice.
Please have your group payment ready before you get to the front gate.
A map with parking directions will be sent out with your confirmation letter.

For additional questions or comments, feel free to email us at grouptours@cheekwood.org.