Chaperone Information

The IMA is grateful to the teachers, parents and other adults who take the time to join their children and students in their Museum experience. We value your time and we believe you can play a key role in making your child’s visit more enjoyable and educational. The information below will help prepare you for your visit to the IMA.

Overview of Field Trips at the IMA

• Tours for students in grades 4-12 last approximately 60 minutes. Tours for students in grades preschool-3 last approximately 45 minutes.
• Tours may be led by an IMA volunteer educator or docent (a guided tour) or by the teacher (a self-guided tour).
• Tours are typically organized around a general theme and are designed to be grade specific.
• Tours are designed to actively engage students in the galleries and often include discussion and student-driven discovery.

Chaperone Responsibilities

• Chaperones are responsible for helping to keep their group together while they are at the IMA.
• Chaperones should support student learning and exploration taking place on the tour, and assist the docent or teacher when necessary.
• Chaperones should be familiar with IMA guidelines

Download a chaperone handout containing the above information.