Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture
The Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture exists to present, preserve and promote African-American art, culture and history for the education and enlightenment of all. It is our intention to stimulate interest in the creative contributions African-Americans have made to world
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Guided Tour + Scavenger Hunt and Thematic Activities
Program description
Experience an introduction to Charlotte’s Black History with an in depth 45 to 60-minute guided tour of our facility and our current exhibitions. Students and educators can experience a deeper connection with the exhibits by completing a thematic exercise or a scavenger hunt during their tour.
Our guided tour experience is customized to your group’s grade level by our trained docents and museum
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Program Detail
Guided tours are available Tuesday-Saturday
Flexible start times between 11:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.
Groups are responsible for their transportation to and from the Harvey B. Gantt Center. Guest Services can provide assistance with locations for parking large vehicles.
Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture
551 South Tryon Street
Charlotte, North Carolina 28202
Guided Group Tours are available for groups of 10 or more students at a rate of three dollars ($3) per students. 1 chaperone per 10 students. Chaperones are admitted at no cost.
EDUCATION STANDARDS
CG 1: The learner will develop critical and creative thinking skills and perceptual awareness necessary for understanding and producing art.
CG 5: The learner will understand the visual arts in relation to history and cultures.
SL 2: Integrate and evaluate information presented in diverse media and formats, including visually, quantitatively, and orally.
Apply creative and critical thinking skills to artistic expression.
Understand the global, historical, societal, and cultural contexts of the visual arts.
Use the language of visual arts to communicate effectively.
Qualifications
References
Available upon request.
Cancellation Policy
Please contact Guest Services at least 24 hours in advance to cancel your tour.
Please note, if your group arrives more than 15 minutes late for your scheduled guided tour, they may have an abbreviated tour or experience the Center via a self-guided tour.
Pre-paid groups that cancel will be given an opportunity to reschedule their tour.