Group Exhibition Tours
Schedule a private tour for individuals, families or groups. Please call us at 208-726-9491 to inquire about a group tour.
Student Exhibition Tours
Together, students and teachers explore the current exhibition and engage with art and ideas through observation, discussion and participatory art projects.
The Museum
FALL MUSEUM HOURS (Oct 31–Dec 16, 2023)
Thu–Fri: 10am–5pm
Sat: 11am–4pm
(Closed Sun–Wed)
Open on Tue & Wed by appointment only. To schedule an appointment, please call 208-726-9491 x130.
The Museum is closed on federal holidays.
The Museum is FREE and OPEN to the public. Group/Private Tours are available! To schedule a private tour, please call 208-726-9491.
The Museum
SVMoA's Museum and Box Office are located in Ketchum at the corner of Washington Avenue and Fifth Street, one block west of Main Street.
Admission to the museum is always FREE!
- How often do you offer a new exhibitition?
SVMoA presents exhibitions that are developed around a central question, theme, or topic, that are relevant to the world today. Exhibitions feature work by nationally and internationally known artists and change four to five times a year. The Sun Valley Museum of Art is proud to be accredited by the American Alliance of Museums. Only 5% of all museums in the US (including four other museums in Idaho) earn AAM accreditation.
- Do you offer Guided Tours?
Yes, we offer FREE guided evening tours led by SVMoA's curatorial staff during an informal and informative tour of our visual arts exhibitions...and enjoy a glass of wine before you join in the conversation.
Check out our Program & Events Calendar to see when we offer our next Evening Exhibition Tour.
- Do you offer Group Tours?
Yes, we are happy to schedule private tours for individuals, families or groups. Please contact us for more details at 208.726.9491.
- Do you offer Student Exhibition Tours?
Yes, SVMoA offers interactive exhibition tours for students of all ages. Visit our Student Exhibition Tour page for more information and/or complete our School Tour Request Form to schedule a date.
- Can I come in-between tours and visit?
Of course! SVMoA is open Tuesday–Friday from 10am to 5pm and Saturdays from 11am to 4pm (closed on Sundays and Mondays). We welcome visitors of all ages and encourage you to explore the art on your own time.
- Can I bring food and drink in the Museum?
No, food or drink is not allowed in the Museum, but there are plenty of options nearby and within walking distance. For more information on local dining establishments, please visit visitsunvalley.com.
- Can I photograph or record any of the exhibits?
Yes, SVMoA allows you to take photos and video of our exhibits. On occasion, there will be an exception, but we will notify you of the change.
Feel free to share your photos and tag us online at @sunvalleymuseum.
- Is the art available for purchase?
Yes, on occasion art is available for purchase. Please inquire at the front desk for details if interested.
- Does SVMoA participate in Gallery Walk?
Yes, SVMoA is associated with member galleries of the Sun Valley Gallery Association and participated in the scheduled Gallery Walks. The Museum will remain open for visitors from 5–7pm on Gallery Walk evenings.
Gallery Walk provides visitors and local residents the opportunity to view new exhibitions of painting, photography, glass, sculpture, video, and installation art throughout the city of Ketchum. The walks are free and a great way to explore the town.
Visit our events calendar for upcoming Gallery Walks.
- Does SVMoA offer accessible parking?
Yes, the Museum offers designated accessible parking. Please call us for further information at 208.726.9491.
- Do you offer family activities?
Yes, we offer:
- Exhibition Activity Guides
- Self-guided activities and art supplies available in the Ketchum studio/classroom (when other programs are not scheduled)
- FREE Afternoon Art in Ketchum and Hailey (for families with children ages 5–12)
Visit our Youth & Families page for more information.
- Do you offer any classes for my kids?
Yes, we offer:
- Summer Art Camp for 3-5 graders)
- Summer Art Camp for 6-8 graders
- Teen Workshops
- Teen Nights
- Drop-in family art activities
Visit our Youth & Families page for more information.
- Can I or my children touch the art?
No. Please talk with your children about the importance of not touching and keeping a safe distance from the artwork. Leaning on cases, pedestals and walls is not safe or allowed.
- Do you offer anything else to enhance the experience?
Yes, feel free to pick up an Exhibition Activity Guide (available at the Museum front desk) to guide you through the exhibition.
- Is there a space for art activities for families?
The Ketchum classroom/studio provides opportunities for adults and children to connect to art and experiment with self-guided art activities and art supplies through hands-on experiences and play. Visit the Art Bar and get creative!
The Sun Valley Museum of Art is dedicated to providing visitors and families with a comfortable and engaging experience for all ages. For additional questions, please call us at 208.726.9491.
The Museum is wheelchair accessible via a ramp located on Washington Avenue.
Only service animals are permitted at The Museum.
Please call us for further information or assistance at 208-726-9491.
Hailey House & Classroom
In 2005, the Sun Valley Museum of Art became the owner of one of the oldest and most historic houses in Hailey, Idaho. The birthplace of the poet Ezra Pound, the house was later the private residence of one of Hailey’s most beloved citizens, Roberta McKercher, until her death in 1996. SVMoA transformed the historic house into the Castellano-Wood Family Classroom in honor of the Sun Valley Museum of Art benefactors Benjamin Wood and Theresa Castellano-Wood. Together, the house and classroom allow SVMoA to offer classes, workshops, lectures, and performances in a location convenient to the growing population of southern Blaine County.
Hailey House & Classroom
Located 2 blocks east of Main Street in downtown Hailey between Pine Street and Walnut Street.
Registration for SVMoA programs will vary depending on the event from FREE to a range of ticketed prices. SVMoA members receive discounts on most ticketed programs and events.
- What type of classes held at the Hailey Classroom?
SVMoA programs a variety of workshops and classes for all ages throughout the year at the Hailey Classroom. Some are a few hours in the evening on a single night; some may be a week-long workshop. Categories in all artistic mediums for Adults, Teens, Youth, and Families. Be sure to check our Upcoming Program & Events Calendar for all upcoming classes and workshops.
- Is there parking at the Hailey House & Classroom?
Yes, there are designated free off-street parking spaces in front of the building.
The Hailey House & Classroom are ADA accessible. Please contact us at 208.726.9491 to let us know how we can best accommodate you. Only service animals are permitted at our events and venues.