National Gallery of the Cayman Islands

Tour Bookings and Information

The National Gallery offers primary and secondary schools and other group tours the chance to gain proper access to the exhibitions by touring the premises with skilled and experienced Gallery staff. These exhibitions cover a wide variety of themes and media and can be used to enrich learning in every area: a visit to the Gallery will teach students and adults how to interpret and appreciate art. We will also demonstrate how art in all of its forms can link with other subjects, and with their own experiences. The tours are accompanied by an interactive worksheet devised for both primary and secondary level students.

meet cultures… explore ideas… time travel… be creative…

The Gallery’s extensive art library, diverse calendar of special exhibitions and wide variety of curriculum programmes are dynamic ways in which individuals can learn and grow.

Learning about Art…

Student Tours and Tutorials are conducted by the Education Coordinator or Volunteer Education Guides. Booked sessions will explore many diverse areas throughout the year. These include:

• Art – industry, ideas, language, traditions, history (past and present)
• Society – art functioning as social and historical systems.
• Culture – identity, belief systems and traditions.
• Ideas – individual voices, concerns, awareness, imagination, expression and communication.
• Science and Knowledge – expressed through art; the changing environment, life, the material world and our relationships with nature.
• Technology and Innovations – documentation, technological change as well as art and the effects of modernization.

Meeting the Gallery…

Teaching sessions will also incorporate components aimed at familiarising students with the Gallery and art-based research. These include:

• Getting to know and use the Gallery space
• Learning to ‘look’ at works of art
• Developing art-based research skills
• Discovering the benefits and uses of the cross-curriculum application of art

Utilizing resources …

• Research tools – Research and advisory support at the National Gallery is offered for students undertaking special studies in art.

Note: Education Services lack the resources to respond to non Gallery specific surveys and requests for general biographical & art-historical information.

• Access to The National Gallery’s collection – Small tutorials can be arranged for senior students where individuals are permitted to view works that are not on public display. These include prints, drawings, paintings and photographs.

Note: Only a limited number of tutorial access sessions are available each term with the Education Coordinator please book far in advance.

• Tutorials – are also available for senior students concerning the exhibition on display.
• Curriculum resources – Teacher and student support materials related to the collection and special exhibitions include:

Educational Packs – Teacher notes and Topic Trails related to the collection on display.

Worksheets - Provided during Gallery tours also related to the collection on display.

‘Take a look’ – Curriculum concerning one image from the National Art Collection made to inspire cross-curricular learning in the classroom.

Booking a Visit…

All schools intending to visit the Gallery are required to book through Education Services. There is only one Education Coordinator so booking is vital in making certain your tours and/or tutorials will be prepared and properly received.

Times

Tours will be conducted every Wednesday and Thursday from 9am to 12pm. Note that some Gallery times are in high demand and booked groups have priority access.

Group Size

Due to Gallery space, the maximum group size for guided tours will be limited to 20 people. (for schools, teacher support is required). For larger numbers additional staff member(s) may be arranged. Please book well in advance for large groups.

Reserving a Space

Requests for tours, research assistance, and tutorials must be received by the National Gallery in text form (letter, fax or email). Please allow a response time of 3-4 working days.

Self-guided visits can often be supported by materials such as Gallery Worksheets, however these must be booked through Education Services, e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Admission

Tour admission is free, however additional fees may apply to some exhibitions workshops please contact the Gallery if you have any queries.