TOURS

Gallery talks and free tours of the collection are given by the Education Department.

An Introductory Tour, lasting about 50 minutes, covers the Gallery’s highlights. It is offered at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m., Monday through Saturday, and at 5 p.m. on Sunday.

The Tour of the Week, lasting about 50 minutes, concentrates on a specific topic or on a special exhibition. It is given at 1 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday, and at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday.

The Painting of the Week, a 15-minute gallery talk on a single picture in the collection, is scheduled at noon and 2 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday, and at 3:30 and 6 p.m. on Sunday.

Special appointments for groups of 15 or more people can be arranged by applying to the Education Department at least two weeks in advance.

Recorded tours, one offering a selection of the Director’s choice of paintings and another discussing works in various galleries, may be rented for nominal fees.