Docent/Volunteer

Become a Docent at The Kreeger Museum!

Our dedicated volunteers are a diverse group of all ages, from different backgrounds, with a variety of life experiences, all joined together by an interest in the Museum and its mission to promote modern art, architecture and music. The Kreeger Museum offers two types of volunteer positions with numerous benefits and free parking. CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS: We are currently searching for enthusiastic volunteers to assist at the front desk on Saturdays. Please call Visitor Services Coordinator, Antonia Valdes-Dapena at 202-337-3050 x10 if interested.

Above: Debra Wise (right), Artistic Director of the Underground Railway Theater teaches “Exploring the Art of the Human Figure through Projection,” one of a series of thought provoking workshops forming part of the docent in-service training at The Kreeger Museum.

If you are interested in becoming a Kreeger Docent, please contact the Visitor Services Coordinator by e-mail at visitorservices@kreegermuseum.org or phone at 202-337-3050 x10 for an application and more information. You can also download an application in Word format or PDF format.

Provides 90-minute tours to visitors discussing art and architecture of The Kreeger Museum. The Education Department offers an intensive course on the collection and training on tour techniques.

Welcomes visitors and provides general information about the museum, collects donations, sells postcards and answers questions about transportation, restaurants, etc. in Washington, DC.

• Docent ID card that provides discounted admission to selected museums
• Annual Holiday Party in December, hosted by The Kreeger Museum
• Annual gourmet potluck dinner in June, organized by the Docent Council
• Wine and cheese receptions on selected occasions
• Monthly docent newsletter The Kreeger Update, providing information on museum events and opportunities, as well as other articles of interest to the docent body
• Continuing Docent Education open to all docents
• Entrance to select museum programs
• The opportunity to invite guests to tour the museum

For the continuing education of all docents, the Education staff provides lectures and workshops on a monthly basis. Attendance by tour docents is strongly encouraged, all are welcome.

This is an opportunity for staff and docents to discuss and share news and happenings at the Museum. Guest speakers have included Eric Denker, Warren Robbins, Sally Shelburne and Peter Kreeger.

The Docent Council consists of docents elected by the docent body to act as a liaison between staff and volunteers. The Council also organizes enrichment programs throughout the year. Past examples include visits to the Hillwood Museum and Tudor Place as well as private tours of artists' studios.