Access Events

We welcome visitors of all ages and abilities to discover art! Our commitment to these audiences is strengthened by partnerships with professionals skilled in serving visitors with special needs.

Please note: Except for Artful Moments on the third Thursday of every month, all Access Programs are on break until March 31, 2023.

Planning a visit?

Check out these opportunities designed for visitors with special needs, always free of charge.

Access Events

Artful Moments

Available: monthly and on request

A monthly program designed for individuals with dementia and their caregivers; share moments connecting with art and one another by exploring themes that spark conversation and laughter.

A group of senior adults smells a vial held by an educator in the Carter galleries.

Close Encounters

Available: on request for individuals and groups

Designed for people of all ages with low or no vision and their guests, these tours use conversation, our Tactile Tool Kits, and other sensory tools to make connections with art in the galleries.

Close-up of hands exploring a raised-line drawing of an artwork.

Connect to Art

Available: on request for groups

Geared toward groups of adults or children with cognitive and/or physical needs, participants spend time with artworks in the galleries, engage in multisensory activities, and create works of art.

One adult helps another adult with an art project.

Sensory Explorations

Available: January, April, and October

Children on the autism spectrum and their families are invited to participate in sensory-friendly museum activities exploring artwork and engaging in hands-on art-making.

"Sensory Explorations"

Meet Up at the Museum

Available: September and April
Neurodivergent adults and their guests are invited to participate in sensory-friendly and social event exploring artwork and engaging in hands-on activities.

"Meet up at the Museum; Free program for neurodivergent adults"
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