Conversations for English-language learners
Come practice your English skills and meet new people at the same time.
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Looking for a fun way to practice English while exploring the museum? Join us for Practice English, a program for English-language learners at any level. This event is a great opportunity to improve your language skills in a museum setting. All adults are welcome.
Note: This program is on pause until the Fall. Please check back in September for new dates.

Program
Free Main Floor
October 1 - November 30, 2025 This fall, Free Main Floor returns with access to our expansive first-floor galleries—all for free!* Plus, every weekend brings a fresh theme with lively pop-up performances showcasing local communities and artists, and exciting educational activities for all ages. From music and dance to crafts and cultural celebrations, every visit offers something new for everyone to enjoy. Advance tickets are required. To book, click the 'Book Tickets' button at the top of this webpage. Then, select the date you'd like to visit, and check the box for “Free Main Floor only.”

Program
Museum Tours
Free with Museum admission, daily tours are offered to the public by trained volunteer Docents. Tours include general Museum tours, and specific gallery tours. Tours of special exhibitions are surcharged.

Program
Member Tours
Enjoy guided Museum tours exclusively for Members on themes from climate change to ancient civilizations.

Program
Free Main Floor
October 1 - November 30, 2025 This fall, Free Main Floor returns with access to our expansive first-floor galleries—all for free!* Plus, every weekend brings a fresh theme with lively pop-up performances showcasing local communities and artists, and exciting educational activities for all ages. From music and dance to crafts and cultural celebrations, every visit offers something new for everyone to enjoy. Advance tickets are required. To book, click the 'Book Tickets' button at the top of this webpage. Then, select the date you'd like to visit, and check the box for “Free Main Floor only.”

Program
Museum Tours
Free with Museum admission, daily tours are offered to the public by trained volunteer Docents. Tours include general Museum tours, and specific gallery tours. Tours of special exhibitions are surcharged.

Program
Member Tours
Enjoy guided Museum tours exclusively for Members on themes from climate change to ancient civilizations.