Tours
The Docent Council provide tours for children and adults of the permanent collection and current exhibitions. Public tours are offered throughout the year every afternoon the museum is open. The monthly schedule of public tours can be found in the Calendar. 

School tours, for students in grades 1–12, are scheduled most weekday mornings from October through May, excluding December. All docents participate in an intensive year of training in art history and touring techniques before they begin leading tours.

Recruitment
The Docent Council is seeking volunteers to lead tours of the permanent collection and special exhibitions.  An art background is not required; however, prospective docents should have an interest in learning about art, working with students, and facilitating positive museum experiences for visitors.  In addition to giving tours, docents enjoy special opportunities to view private collections around Southern California and attend lectures given by leading scholars.  Upon completion of the application and interview process, new docents participate in a one-year training course in art history and touring techniques.

Application information for the next docent training class can be obtained by emailing a request to admissions@lacmadocent.org or by calling 323 857-6119.  Applications are due no later than February 22, 2008.

Ambrosius Bosschaert (1573-1621), Bouquet of Flowers on a Ledge (detail), 1619–20, Holland, oil on copper, gift of Mr. and Mrs. Edward W. Carter, Department of European Painting and Sculpture, M.2003.108.7.