Touring Beaumont Tower

During University Carillonneur Ray McLellan's weekly performances (noon to 12:30 p.m. on the day of student lessons) the tower is usually open to visitors.

Groups wishing to arrange a tour of the tower & carillon at other times should contact Dr. McLellan by phone (517) 432-4066 or by E-mail mclell16@msu.edu at least one month prior to the proposed date of the tour.

Access Considerations & Policies
Except where noted, tours of the tower and carillon are free to all, and usually are offered for at least twenty minutes at some point either before or after a tower event. In a few instances tours may occur during a carillon performance (usually associated with a major university event such as homecoming); in most cases they will take place immediately following a recital.

In order to insure a safe and enjoyable experience for all the following policies have been promulgated:

Smoking is prohibited^*
Use of "smokeless" tobacco products is prohibited^*
No food or drinks permitted in the tower^*
Bicycles, Roller Skates/Blades and Skateboards are not permitted in the tower^*
Baby strollers and child seats may not be taken up into the tower^*
Animals are not permitted in the tower^**
Children under 12 must be accompanied and closely supervised by an adult family member
Visitors to the performance chamber are asked to refrain from speaking during the performance; please wait for the performer to indicate his/her willingness to converse before speaking
We request that visitors to the playing chamber refrain from using cameras during the performance; pictures (still or video) may be taken following the performance with the permission of the peformer. Before using lighting equipment (flash or flood) obtain the permission of the performer
No running or horseplay in the stairwells is permitted

^* The ground floor tour guide will gladly check your prohibited items for you while you ascend the tower.
^** Except for certified leader dogs or service animals.

The carillon performance chamber is on the fourth floor of the tower (72 steps up) behind the clock face. There is no elevator or rest room facility in the structure. Individuals that require the use of a wheelchair or other similar assistive devices will be unable to reach the upper floors of the tower due to the construction of the stairways. The first two flights of stairs are narrow and winding; the third flight is a long open-grill staircase. Individuals that suffer from claustrophobia (fear of close spaces) or acrophobia (fear of heights) may experience difficulty ascending the stairs. Individuals with circulatory or cardiac conditions may find the climb too taxing.

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