Docents are volunteers in the Education Department who bring their diverse backgrounds and talents to enrich visitors' experience at TCM through tours of the Museum's collections and special exhibitions. New classes areÊ run approximately every two to three years as needed. Applicants are interviewed by an admissions committee, and those accepted are required to complete a 6 month training course. After the initial training period, a minimum average of 2 to 3 tours per month are required. Docents receive continuing education in contemporary art and techniques through training sessions, lectures by curators and artists, and ongoing study. A TCM annual membership is a prerequisite for joining.