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Learning Guide Lucia Catano with students in the Throughlines<\/b> exhibition.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Welcome to the transformed Portland Art Museum!<\/strong> We have completed a major expansion and renovation project<\/a> that makes our campus more accessible and welcoming to all. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We offer Guided<\/strong> and Self-Guided<\/strong> K-12 Group visits Tuesdays through Fridays except during Museum free days and holidays. Guided visits offer up to one hour of interactive, student-centered experiences that include close looking, discussion, sketching, and more. Please see the FAQ for more information<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Self-Guided K-12 group visits are led and managed by the teacher who makes the reservation. It is possible to stay for Self-Guided time following a Guided visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Please submit all reservation requests at least two weeks in advance<\/strong> of the visit date. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

K-12 students, teachers, chaperones, and aides receive FREE admission with advance registration.<\/strong> K-12 transportation reimbursement is available whenever these costs are a barrier to access. Please email your estimated costs to groups@pam.org.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Group size per reservation:<\/strong> Minimum of 6 students. Maximum of 50 students for Self-Guided groups and 60 students for Guided groups. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Adult to student ratio:<\/strong> The Museum requests a 1:10 ratio for high school groups and all Guided Visits. 1:6 ratio for K-8 Self-Guided Visits. We recommend additional adults for very young students. Please let us know if you expect to have fewer adults in your group. We\u2019re glad to work with you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The standard group visit duration is 1 hour. You are welcome to stay longer, but please make space for subsequent groups if the galleries become crowded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Request a visit<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Prepare for your visit<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Review our agreements and expectations<\/strong><\/a> in advance with all teachers, students, and chaperones.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Please divide your students into smaller groups<\/strong> and assign an adult to each group before you enter the museum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

School bus arrival and parking<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Buses may load and unload students at the new Rothko Pavilion entrance to the Portland Art Museum (1219 SW Park Ave). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bus parking is available at Lincoln High School (1750 SW Salmon St.) between 10:00 am and 2:00 pm. Drivers must remain with their vehicles and be prepared to move if asked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Entering the Museum<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Upon entering the Museum, an adult should check the group in with the greeter or at the admissions desk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

PAM staff will show you to the school bag storage area on Level 0<\/strong>, off the Silver Family Youth and Community Gallery. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Homeschool groups<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We welcome homeschool groups through the K-12 school reservation system. We ask you to observe the same guidelines as other school groups, including the six-student minimum. Please include no more than one adult for every six children, unless the students are very young.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Resources<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Find out about the exhibitions on view<\/a> and explore the Poster Project and other free resources<\/a> for pre- and post-visit learning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Looking for an indoor lunch room<\/strong>? We are grateful to Portland State University for making the Smith Memorial Student Union<\/a> (1825 SW Broadway) available to school groups. Outdoor space is available on the Museum\u2019s west plaza and on the Park Avenue blocks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Interested in extending your time downtown? Contact these nearby museums to schedule a visit: Oregon Historical Society<\/a>, Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art at PSU<\/a>, Japanese American Museum of Oregon<\/a>, Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education<\/a>, Portland Chinatown Museum<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Questions?<\/strong> Contact groups@pam.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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