Museums and Galleries
Accessibility Accommodations
Here's a list of museums and galleries in the US with information on their accessibility accommodations:
*Please note that clicking on the names of the museums or galleries listed below will redirect you to the official website of the respective museum or gallery. This means that you will be leaving our website and navigating to the museum's or gallery’s website.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City offers audio-described tours, sign language interpreters, and assistive listening devices for visitors who are blind, deaf, or hard of hearing. They also have wheelchair accessibility throughout the museum and provide complimentary wheelchairs for visitors who need them.
The Smithsonian National Museum of American History in Washington, D.C. offers American Sign Language interpretation for their tours and public programs. They also have a variety of assistive technology and devices available for visitors who are blind or have low vision, as well as hearing loops for visitors who are hard of hearing.
The Getty Center in Los Angeles, California has wheelchair accessibility throughout the museum and offers guided tours and audio guides for visitors who are blind or have low vision. They also have sign language interpretation and hearing devices available for visitors who are deaf or hard of hearing.
The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston offers American Sign Language interpretation for their tours and programs, as well as audio guides and descriptive tours for visitors who are blind or have low vision. They have wheelchair accessibility throughout the museum and provide complimentary wheelchairs for visitors who need them.
The Art Institute of Chicago offers audio guides, descriptive tours, and sign language interpretation for visitors who are blind, deaf, or hard of hearing. They also have wheelchair accessibility throughout the museum and provide complimentary wheelchairs for visitors who need them.
The Philadelphia Museum of Art has wheelchair accessibility throughout the museum and provides complimentary wheelchairs for visitors who need them. They also offer audio-described tours, sign language interpretation, and assistive listening devices for visitors who are blind, deaf, or hard of hearing.
The National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C. offers audio-described tours, tactile tours, and sign language interpretation for visitors who are blind, deaf, or hard of hearing. They have wheelchair accessibility throughout the museum and provide complimentary wheelchairs for visitors who need them.
The Museum of Modern Art in New York City offers sign language interpretation, assistive listening devices, and audio-described tours for visitors who are deaf, hard of hearing, or blind. They have wheelchair accessibility throughout the museum and provide complimentary wheelchairs for visitors who need them.
The San Francisco Museum of Modern Art offers American Sign Language interpretation, descriptive tours, and assistive listening devices for visitors who are deaf, hard of hearing, or blind. They have wheelchair accessibility throughout the museum and provide complimentary wheelchairs for visitors who need them.
The High Museum of Art in Atlanta offers wheelchair accessibility throughout the museum and provides complimentary wheelchairs for visitors who need them. They also have audio guides and descriptive tours available for visitors who are blind or have low vision, as well as sign language interpretation for visitors who are deaf or hard of hearing.
Please note that accommodations may vary by location and not all locations may offer the same accommodations. It's always a good idea to call ahead to confirm the availability of accommodations before visiting a museum or gallery. Also, due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, some places may have revised their accessibility accommodations or have additional rules and restrictions in place. It is important to check with the specific museum or gallery before planning your trip to ensure that you have up-to-date information on any changes that may impact your visit. This will help you to have a safe and enjoyable experience.
We strive to keep our growing resource list up-to-date with the latest information, so be sure to check back regularly for new additions. If you don't see your favorite museum or gallery listed here, please send us a note and we will do our best to research it for you and get back to you as soon as possible.