Each year, thousands of visitors to Fort Worth visit the Sid Richardson Museum. Docents, professionally trained volunteers who lead tours for adults and children, share their knowledge and enthusiasm for the artworks, providing a valuable service for our Fort Worth Museum.

Based upon need, the Museum offers a docent training program in the interpretation of its collection of artworks by Frederic Remington, Charles Russell, and other western artists. Participating in this program is a unique opportunity for adults to positively shape visitor’s attitudes about art and museums.

The course provides volunteers with the historical background and skills needed to conduct interactive, inquiry-based tours with learners of many ages and abilities. Featured speakers include local academics and museum professionals.

New docents spend a semester attending weekly trainings every Monday morning from about 9am-12pm. The training runs from the beginning of September  through the beginning of December. New docents cannot miss more than 2 trainings during that period. At the conclusion of the training course, docents begin a two and a half year commitment to lead adult and school tours while attending once-a-month continuing education.

For additional information about the Museum’s docent classes, contact the Director of Adult Programs at 817-332-6554 or adulteducation@SidRichardsonMuseum.org.