Upcoming Walks, Talks and Adult Workshops

 

 

All guided visits meet at the Visitor Center inside the Cathedral. For more information or to arrange private group tours call the Public Education & Visitor Services Department at (212) 932-7347.

There will be no guided Public Tours Saturday, May 18, Tuesday, May 21, and Wednesday, May 22. There will be no 11 am Public Highlights Tour on Saturday, June 1.

Highlights Tours

Mondays, 11 am – Noon & 2 – 3 pm

Tuesdays – Saturdays, 11 am – Noon & 1 pm – 2 pm

Select Sundays, 1 pm - 2 pm

Explore the many highlights of the Cathedral’s history, architecture, and artwork, from the Great Bronze Doors to the seven Chapels of the Tongues. Learn about the Cathedral’s services, events, and programs that welcome and inspire visitors from around the world. $6 per person, $5 per student/senior. No prior reservation necessary. Meet at the Visitor Center.

Vertical Tours
Wednesdays, Noon - 1 pm

Saturdays, Noon – 1 pm & 2 pm – 3 pm

On this adventurous, “behind-the-scenes” tour, climb more than 124 feet through spiral staircases to the top of the world's largest cathedral. Learn stories through stained glass windows and sculpture and study the grand architecture of the Cathedral while standing on a buttress. The tour culminates on the roof with a wonderful view of Manhattan. $15 per person, $12 per student/senior. Space is limited to 20 people 12 years of age and older, and reservations are recommended. Bring a flashlight. Meet at the Visitor Center.

Click here for tickets or call (866) 811-4111 (additional service charges apply)

 

Textile Treasures Tours
Select Wednesdays, June 19 and July 17, 2 pm - 4 pm

This unique opportunity includes a behind-the-scenes visit to the Cathedral's world-renowned Textile Conservation Lab, which conserves tapestries, needlepoint, upholstery, costumes, and other textiles. Particular focus will be the Barberini collection of the Life of Christ tapestries and the Acts of the Apostles tapestries, based on cartoons by Raphael. $20 per person, $15 per student/senior. Space is limited to 20 people 12 years of age and older, and reservations are recommended. Meet at the Visitor Center.

Click here for tickets or call (866) 811-4111 (additional service charges apply).

 

Spotlight Tours
Select Saturdays and Sundays

 

Spotlight Tours are specially created by Cathedral Guides to give visitors a closer look at unique aspects of the Cathedral’s extraordinary architecture, artwork, and history. $10 per person, $8 per student/senior, unless otherwise noted. Space is limited and reservations are recommended. Meet at the Visitor Center.

Click here for tickets or call (866) 811-4111 (additional service charges apply).

 

Surveys (from the Cape of Good Hope): Spotlight on the Exhibition

Saturday, April 20, May 25, and July 6, 10 am - 11 am

Saturday, June 22 and July 27, 3 pm - 4 pm

Participate in a one-hour, staff-led discussion of the Cathedral's contemporary art exhibition Jane Alexander: Surveys (from the Cape of Good Hope). During these guided tours, visitors will engage in lively conversations about Jane Alexander's installations, sculptures, and photomontages, and the architecture of the Cathedral that compose this site-specific exhibition. $10 per person, $8 for students/seniors.

Women in the Cathedral: Spotlight on History

Sunday, May 12, 1 pm - 2 pm

Celebrate Mother’s Day by exploring the contributions of women, both secular and saints, and the way they are honored in the Cathedral. Find influential women including Betsy Ross and Susan B. Anthony depicted in stone and glass. Hear the incredible stories of historical female saints and their achievements and sacrifices. Led by Senior Cathedral Guide Becca Earley.

Secrets of Saint John the Divine: Spotlight on Hidden Images

Sunday, May 19, 1 pm - 2 pm

What are a stripper and the signs of the zodiac doing in our stained glass windows? Find out on this tour that puts the spotlight on surprising images in glass and stone. Led by Senior Cathedral Guide Tom Fedorek.

Gateway to the New Jerusalem: Spotlight on the Iconography of the West Front

Saturday, May 25, 2 pm - 3 pm

The west front is the architectural equivalent of an overture, an exposition of the themes developed within the main body of the Cathedral. The tour introduces the interplay of modern and medieval motifs in the sculpture of John Angel and Simon Verity.

Within the Walls: Exploring Hidden Spaces

Saturday, June 1, 1:30 pm – 3 pm

This extended tour features “behind-the-scenes” climbs in both the eastern and western ends of St. John the Divine. In the East, descend into the unfinished crypt and then ascend Rafael Guastavino’s beautiful spiral staircase to incredible views high above the altar. The western climb presents an amazing view down the entire length of the world’s largest cathedral. Led by Senior Cathedral Guide Robert Bleggi. $20 per person, $15 per student/senior. All participants must be 12 years of age and older and reservations are recommended.

 

Gateway to the New Jerusalem: Spotlight on the Iconography of the West Front

Saturday, June 8, 10 am – 11am

The west front is the architectural equivalent of an overture, an exposition of the themes developed within the main body of the Cathedral. The tour introduces the interplay of modern and medieval motifs in the sculpture of John Angel and Simon Verity. Led by Senior Cathedral Guide Tom Fedorek.

Brilliant Walls of Light: Spotlight on Cathedral Windows

Saturday, June 29, 10 am – 11:30 am

Each window contains a unique style of stained glass drawn from the English, French, and German traditions.  Explore the beautiful narrative and geometric windows by modern English and American firms and view the memorial to a stained glass artist. Ascend over 100 feet of spiral stairs for a closer look at windows dedicated to medical and communications achievements. Led by Senior Cathedral Guide John Simko. Participants must be 12 years of age and older for the ascent.

Revelation Revealed: Spotlight on the Apocalypse

Saturday, July 13, 10 am – 11 am

Discover the meaning of mysterious images from the Revelation in the sculpture and stained glass of the cathedral dedicated to its author, St. John the Divine. The tour includes a climb to the triforium for a close-up view of the Seven Churches Window. Led by Senior Cathedral Guide Tom Fedorek. Participants must be 12 years of age and older for the ascent. Binoculars are recommended.

 

Within the Walls: Exploring Hidden Spaces

Saturday, July 13, 1:30 pm – 3 pm

Please see description for June 1. Led by Senior Cathedral Guide John Simko.

Signs and Symbols: Spotlight on Symbolism

Sunday, July 14, 1 pm – 2 pm

Explore the signs and symbols in the Cathedral and discover the unique attributes that characterize saints, martyrs, and angels. See these ancient symbols in paintings, glass and stone, and learn how the legends have inspired artists through the centuries. Led by Senior Cathedral Guide Becca Earley.

 

Signs and Symbols: Spotlight on Symbolism

Sunday, July 28, 1 pm – 2 pm

Explore the signs and symbols in the Cathedral and discover the unique attributes that characterize saints, martyrs, and angels. See these ancient symbols in paintings, glass and stone, and learn how the legends have inspired artists through the centuries. Led by Senior Cathedral Guide Becca Earley.

I Love New York: Spotlight on the City

Saturday, August 3, 10 am – 11 am

Celebrate New York City and its indomitable spirit with a special tour of the Cathedral. Learn how the Cathedral and City serve as places of diversity, tolerance, and human achievement.  Hear stories of New York’s immigrants, inventors, and artists who have helped shape the City and the world. Visit the Firefighter's Memorial and see New York City's skyline in sculpture. Led by Senior Cathedral Guide John Simko.

Signs and Symbols: Spotlight on Symbolism

Sunday, August 4, 1 pm – 2 pm

Explore the signs and symbols in the Cathedral and discover the unique attributes that characterize saints, martyrs, and angels. See these ancient symbols in paintings, glass and stone, and learn how the legends have inspired artists through the centuries. Led by Senior Cathedral Guide Becca Earley.

Signs and Symbols: Spotlight on Symbolism

Sunday, August 11, 1 pm – 2 pm

Explore the signs and symbols in the Cathedral and discover the unique attributes that characterize saints, martyrs, and angels. See these ancient symbols in paintings, glass and stone, and learn how the legends have inspired artists through the centuries. Led by Senior Cathedral Guide Becca Earley.

 

Secrets of St. John the Divine: Spotlight on Hidden Images

Sunday, August 18, 1 pm – 2 pm

What are a stripper and the signs of the zodiac doing in our stained glass windows? Find out on this tour that puts the spotlight on surprising images in glass and stone. Led by Senior Cathedral Guide Tom Fedorek.