Free K-12 School Field Trips – September through May
- K-12th Grade Classroom-Based Groups (free)
- Wednesday-Friday at 10am or 11 am
- Includes the Works of Dalí permanent collection only. Special exhibit(s) not included in this program.
- One-hour time period in the gallery
- Ratio of 1 chaperone per 10 students
- Maximum of 60 students and 6 free adults per day (additional adults $25 each)
- Must be scheduled in advance; filled on a first come, first served basis
- Complimentary visit for students
- Guided docent-led tours are provided based on availability.
Currently, there are no more openings for Complimentary Field Trips for the 2022-2023 school year. Please check back in August to make requests for free school tours in 2023-2024. For more information, email groups@thedali.org.
Customized Field Trips – September through May
- K-12th Grade Classroom-Based Groups
- Any day/time, based on availability
- Includes Works of Dalí permanent collection and access to special exhibit galleries.
- Unlimited time in the galleries
- Ratio of 1 chaperone per 10 students
- Maximum of 120 students and 12 adults per day
- Must be scheduled in advance; filled on a first come, first served basis
- Self-guided tour via The Dalí Museum App (bring your own device & headphones)
| Chaperone/Educator | $25 |
| Students (all ages) | $17 |
If your K-12 classroom-based group requires special accommodations (time, date, content, etc.) or inclusion of a special exhibition that falls outside the qualifications for free school visits in our permanent collection, you may submit a Customized Field Trip request below. A staff member from the Group Experience Office will contact you within 3 business days. Additional fees will apply.
Homeschool Student Day
Free admission for homeschool students is offered twice a year between October and May.
Sold out — Spring Homeschool Student Day will take place May 16, 2023 (10am-12pm)
- Reservations must be made at least a week in advance as space is limited; filled on a first come, first served basis; reservations are due by October 5, 2022.
- Admission fees are waived for students age 18 and under who are in a registered homeschool program
- We can accommodate a 4:1 student to chaperone ratio per homeschool group
- Admissions fees are waived for one adult per group (additional adults $27 each)
- Students may explore the galleries at their own pace; Self-guided tours are available via The Dalí Museum App (bring your own device & headphones)
- Onsite parking is not included
Registration is closed.
For questions, please email jgarrett@thedali.org.
College Student Groups
Learn More about discounted group admission for college students.
dalí in the classroom
If you are interested in bringing The Dalí to your classroom virtually, learn more about our new program The Dalí in the Classroom for local middle & high school students.
planning your day
After you receive the email confirmation for your tour:
- Thoroughly review your confirmation.
- Review the Museum Etiquette Guidelines with your students prior to arrival at the Museum.
- Tours last approximately one hour. Please note that should your group arrive late, your tour will be shortened to accommodate the amount of time left in your designated hour. Early arrivals will not be able to enter the galleries until the assigned time.
- Chaperones are required to accompany students at a ratio of one chaperone per 10 students at all times – including in the Galleries, Avant-garden, Museum Store, Café, Theater, and Restrooms.
- If you are planning to eat lunch before or after your tour, please be aware that the Museum does NOT offer a dedicated space to have lunch. Student groups may eat in the Plaza area between the Mahaffey Theater and the Dalí Museum, or in Albert Whitted Park across from the Dalí. These areas offer little shade at lunchtime. Please be conscious of the weather on the day of your trip.
Pinellas County Schools Referendum Funds may be available to cover the cost of your transportation needs. Learn more.
How long will our visit last?
Free K-12 School Field Trip
Reservations include a 1-hour tour of the permanent collection, with no additional time in the galleries. However, these groups may visit the first floor café, store, and gardens for any amount of time.
Customized Field Trip
Reservations have unlimited time to explore the galleries, as well as the first floor café, store, and gardens.
How many chaperones do I need?
Groups with visitors under the age of 18, or visiting with students of a K-12 school are required to have a chaperone ratio of 1:10 at minimum. Additional chaperones will incur a per person fee.
For special needs student groups please email groups@thedali.org for more information.
May I have a docent tour with the Customized Field Trip?
No. Docents are only available for the Free K-12 School Field Trip. In place of a docent tour, self-guided tours are available on the free Dalí Museum app.
What are we allowed to bring inside the Museum?
Notebooks, pencils, cameras, and cellphones are welcome in the Museum, during your tour. Please ensure all cellphones are silenced and all camera flashes have been disabled.
Please note: Backpacks, backpack-style purses, lunch boxes, and large camera bags are not permitted in the Museum. These items should remain on the bus or in private vehicles.
What if I need to change my reservation date and/or arrival time?
Changes to reservation date and arrival time can be made directly with the scheduling office at groups@thedali.org or calling 727.623.4778. Free K-12 School Field Trip reservations may be changed one time during a school year, after which no further changes may be made (cancellation may be necessary). Customized Field Trips may be changed as many times as necessary, after a deposit has been provided.
What if I need to cancel my reservation?
Please contact the scheduling office as soon as possible at 727.623.4778 and email groups@thedali.org.
Free K-12 School Field Trip
Reservations require a minimum of 2 week’s notice to cancel a reservation. Reservations cancelled with less than the required advance notice may not be eligible for the Free K-12 program for the following school year. Schools whose student count drops drastically less than 2 weeks prior to their reservation, may be counted as a cancellation.
Customized Field Trip
Reservations require a minimum of 2 weeks notice to cancel a reservation. Deposits are non-refundable if the school field trip is cancelled within 14 days of the reservation date.
Do you offer refunds for fewer students?
Refunds for fewer students may be given until 1 week prior to your reservation, after which time refunds may no longer be made.
Can I add more students upon arrival?
The Dalí Museum is following the recommendations of government and health organization by practicing physical distancing within the building. To best accommodate these recommendations, we are not able to add to reservations at this time.
Can students sketch in the galleries?
The Dalí Museum is following the recommendations of government and health organization by practicing physical distancing within the building. To best accommodate these recommendations, we are not able to allow gathering or sketching in the galleries at this time.
Where may students eat their lunches?
Students are welcome to enjoy their lunches in two places near the Museum. The plaza area between The Dalí Museum and The Mahaffey Theater has a large green area, with benches located around the plaza and under shade trees. The Albert Whitted Park across Dali Blvd is located on the water and offers beautiful views of Tampa Bay.
Please Note: Outside food is not permitted within the Café Gala or the Avant-garden.
Where may the buses and/or cars park?
There are currently two bus parking spaces in The Dalí Museum lot, which are free on a first-come, first-served basis. The Mahaffey Theater may allow for additional buses in their parking garage based on availability.
Private Vehicles are subject to a $10.00 parking fee in The Dalí Museum lot.