Donald Judd, 100 untitled works in mill aluminum. Photo by Alex Marks. Donald Judd Art © 2022 Judd Foundation / Artists Rights Society (ARS) New York

Guided Tours

The Chinati Foundation offers a variety of tours depending on your preferred experience. Tours are the only way to see the majority of the collection and advanced purchase is strongly encouraged. To view the full tour offerings, visit our booking calendar.

The Artillery Sheds housing Donald Judd’s 100 untitled works in mill aluminum are currently undergoing a major restoration. During this time, they are closed to the public.

Due to onsite construction beginning October 2026, Chinati reserves the right to adjust tour itineraries as needed and at any time. These decisions will be made in advance when possible; participants will be notified.

Tours are free for Chinati members, children under 17, active military, and tri-county residents (Brewster, Jeff Davis, Presidio). Become a member today.

Booking calendar

South Grounds Tour

This tour visits works in Chinati’s collection by Dan Flavin, John Wesley, Ingólfur Arnarsson, Roni Horn, Carl Andre, Claes Oldenburg and Coosje van Bruggen.

Plan on 2 miles of walking and a tour time of approximately 2.5 to 3 hours. 

North Grounds Tour

This tour visits works in Chinati’s collection by John Chamberlain, Robert Irwin, Ilya Kabakov, Richard Long, David Rabinowitch, and Donald Judd’s Arena.

Plan on 2 miles of walking and approximately 2 hours. 

Off-Site Tour

This tour visits Robert Irwin’s untitled (dawn to dusk) adjacent to Chinati’s main campus and the John Chamberlain building in downtown Marfa. Visitors are expected to provide their own transportation for this tour. 

Expect a tour time of about 1 hour with some walking.

Group Visits

If you’re visiting with a group of 10 or more, contact groups@chinati.org. Group visits can be arranged during regular museum hours and are subject to availability.

Private Tours

Private docent-led tours of the Chinati Foundation are available by appointment and offer an in-depth experience tailored to the specific interests of you and your group. To inquire about availability and private tour pricing, please contact privatetours@chinati.org with the size of your party and preferred visit date.

  • Please arrive 15 minutes early for all tours.
  • Visitors are expected to provide their own transportation to the off-site locations on tours.
  • Discounts are offered to persons aged 65 and over, students, teachers, and healthcare workers.
  • Tours are by reservation and subject to cancellation; reservations will be refunded in full.
  • Chinati reserves the right to adjust tour itineraries as needed and at any time. These decisions will be made in advance when possible; participants will be notified.