School Visits
School teachers – experience our galleries with your students! Our schools offer invites you to take part in guided tours and self-guided visits for Secondary Schools, KS3-5. This offer is currently free.
Please Note: All Barber galleries are closed until summer 2024 as we begin the first phase of a building improvement project. We look forward to re-launching our Barber Schools onsite offer from July 2024.
If you are interested in visiting us once re-open, please fill in the enquiry form below.
We are not currently offering gallery workshops or an offer for Primary Schools KS1-2 however please revisit this page for updates and developments.
Self-Guided Visits
Maximum group size: 30 students. Enjoy the Barber galleries with your own space and planning through a self-guided visit.
These visits include a free 15-minute welcome introduction from a member of the Barber’s Learning & Engagement team to give you a door into our history and what you might find in the galleries.
Maximum group size: 30 students.
Enquire through the form below.
Guided Tours
Guided Tours last 60 minutes and are delivered by a member of the Barber’s Learning & Engagement team. These tours focus on key artworks in the collection, encouraging close looking and discussion-based exploration of our galleries.
Maximum group size: 30 students.
Enquire through the form below.
There are two guided tours available:
Guided Tours at the Barber - Free
Art Encounters
Through three Barber artworks, explore how methods, styles and contexts of art have changed over time. Delve into our rich collection of 14th to 20th century work and take a journey through art history. This introductory tour will invite students to look deeper and investigate a range of art theories and practices.
Perfect for any KS3-5
Artist Enquiry
Step into the shoes of the artist! This tour will encourage students to consider why and how artists' practice (studio or otherwise!) has developed through art history. Gain insights into materials and techniques, while reflecting on how you like to make your own artwork.
Perfect for those studying art at GCSE or A-Level
