Tour

Docent Tour | Going Modern: British Art, 1900–1960

Free admission

Discover how artists in Britain responded to the question of what it meant to be modern during a time of astonishing change in politics, culture, and daily life.

About this tour

Explore the dynamic shifts in British art during the first half of the twentieth century with our volunteer museum educators. These conversational tours offer an accessible overview of the exhibition, highlighting key artworks made during this transformative period in British art.

Tours meet in the Entrance Court by the Welcome Desk. 

About the series

Our docents are a vibrant community of volunteer museum educators. They serve as welcoming ambassadors who engage, inspire, and invite dialogue with our collection and the Louis I. Kahn building in which it is housed. All tours are approximately 45 minutes long and highlight the docent’s unique perspectives. 

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Going Modern: British Art, 1900–1960

Thursday, February 12, 2026–Sunday, August 9, 2026

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