Guided Art Tours · New York City

New York City art tours, without the intimidation.

Private, small-group walks through NYC's galleries and museums — no fixed itinerary, no art degree required.

Group size 2–5 people
Duration 2 hours
Format Fully customizable
Where NYC — see venues below

You don't need to be an art person.

Curious about art

You've walked past galleries and wondered what goes on inside. Or been to a museum and wanted someone to help make sense of it. That's what this is.

Thinking about buying

Walking into a gallery alone can feel like a lot of pressure. A guided walk through Chelsea or Tribeca takes that away — you get honest context on what you're seeing, with no sales agenda and no commission.

Just want a great afternoon

A Saturday with something to show for it. Good conversation, interesting things to look at.

Go as deep as you want — or just enjoy the ride.

Some groups want to slow down in front of one painting for twenty minutes. Others want to cover ground and get a feel for a neighborhood. The tour follows the group. There's no fixed itinerary — just a starting point and two hours to go wherever seems most interesting.

Groups are two to five people, so there's real room to ask questions, double back, and linger. No headsets, no clipboard. Just a relaxed walk with someone who knows these spaces well and is genuinely excited to be there.

  • The Morgan Library & Museum Manager, Marketing & Social Media
  • MoMA PS1 Previous role
  • Roundtable by 92NY Director of Marketing
  • Center for Book Arts Previous role
  • New York University MA, Art History, Criticism & Conservation

Pick a place. I'll handle the rest.

No idea where to start? Just pick a direction and we'll go from there.

Gallery walks
  • Chelsea NYC's densest gallery district — where the best contemporary art lives
  • Tribeca Design, photography, and some of the most exciting emerging spaces

We'll meet for a coffee first, then head out on foot. I'll handle the route — you just show up.

Museum visits
  • Upper East Side World-class encyclopedic collections along Museum Mile
  • Midtown Modern and contemporary art at its most iconic
  • Meatpacking / West Village American art in one of NYC's best buildings
  • Have somewhere in mind? Just ask.

I'm happy to arrange ticketing in advance — all you need to do is show up.

Want to do both? We can walk Chelsea galleries and finish the afternoon at a museum. Just say the word.

Simple as it gets.

01

2–5

Per tour, privately booked. Every tour is just your group and me — no strangers, no shared tours.

02

2 hrs

Long enough to really see something. Short enough that you won't be exhausted. Museum visits focus on 8–10 works. Gallery walks cover 4–6 spaces.

03

$65 / $90

Per person. Gallery walks are $65. Museum tours are $90 — admission included, and I'll handle ticketing in advance. You just show up.

From past tours.

"I wanted to do something out of my routine this weekend. Michael took me and my girlfriends around to Tribeca galleries for a really fun afternoon of art and really excellent insight."

Marley — Brooklyn, NY

"He knows the Met like the back of his hand. Really interesting exploring the intimidating museum with somebody who seems to have an intimate knowledge and love of it."

Anna — Manhattan, NY

Interested? Let's talk.

Fill out the form and I'll be in touch within a day or two. No commitment — just a conversation about what you're looking for and whether the timing works.

Great for birthdays, out-of-town visitors, date nights, or just a Saturday with something to show for it. Every booking is private — just your group.

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Got it — thank you!

I'll be in touch within a day or two.