Luminary members are invited to connect with curator Melinda Watt for an exclusive after-hours tour of On Loss and Absence: Textiles of Mourning and Survival.
Open exclusively to Luminary members and their guests, this tour requires advance registration and is limited to 18 participants. It will last approximately 60 minutes and takes place when the museum is closed to the public.
About Luminary Tours
Members of Luminary receive invitations to exclusive, curator-led explorations of selected exhibitions—intimate opportunities to engage deeply with groundbreaking works of art and leading experts.
Tour opportunities are regularly updated on the Luminary Programs page and the museum’s Events page.
What to Expect
Luminary tours offer an unparalleled opportunity to view our exhibitions alongside museum experts. Over the course of approximately 60 minutes, members will gain behind-the-scenes insights into the works on view, the stories they tell, and the research that informs their placement and interpretation.
These tours are designed to be interactive, and every tour will be unique, highlighting different objects and stories. Participants are encouraged to share their observations, ask questions, and engage in discussion along the way.
All tours take place when the museum is closed to the public. Guests may witness a range of behind-the-scenes activities during their visit, including art handlers moving works between galleries and new installations taking shape.
Where to Meet
Detailed meeting instructions will be shared with you via email ahead of the tour date. These will include instructions for after-hours entry. Access to the museum will be available shortly before the tour begins, so we encourage you to arrive promptly.
Accessibility
Elevators and seating are available throughout the galleries, and wheelchairs are available upon request. Please reach out to us at [email protected] with any accessibility needs. Our team is dedicated to ensuring that you have a comfortable and enjoyable visit.
Contact Us
Interested in joining Luminary? Please reach out to us at [email protected] or (312) 443-3735 to begin enjoying the benefits of membership in this dedicated community of art enthusiasts, including exclusive opportunities with artists and curators, behind-the-scene tours, VIP tickets, and invitations to travel.
