Programs for Visitors with Disabilities

For Visitors Who Are Blind or Partially Sighted

General Information

Appointments

To make an appointment for any of the programs listed below, or to be added to our mailing or email list, please call 212-650-2010, or email access@metmuseum.org.

Service Animals

Service animals are welcome in the Museum.

Large-Print Labels

Large-print labels may be found in dispensers at the entrances of selected special exhibitions.

Audio Guides

Audio Guide players are free for visitors who are blind, partially sighted, or hard of hearing.

Art & the Alphabet: A Tactile Experience

This children's book combines color reproductions, large print, Braille, and tactile pictures. It introduces masterpieces from the Museum's permanent collection, to be shared with families, friends, and teachers. Teachers may borrow a copy from the Nolen Library and Teacher Resource Center in the Ruth and Harold D. Uris Center for Education at the Museum. The book is available for purchase. Please call 212-650-2010.

Self-Guided Tour

In Touch with Ancient Egypt—Self-Guided

This touch tour consists of six ancient Egyptian sculptures. Visitors who are blind or partially sighted are invited to touch these sculptures of pharaohs, gods, and goddesses. Visitors may take the tour independently. A recorded Audio Guide with information about the sculptures is available at the Audio Guide desk in the Great Hall. A large-print booklet with descriptions and locations of the sculptures can be obtained at the Information Desk in the Great Hall. This information is also available in Braille and Braille labels identify the sculptures in the galleries.

Programs Available Upon Request

Touch Collection

Handling sessions are available by request, using objects from the Touch Collection. The collection comprises a wide range of art from the Museum's permanent collection, supplemented by casts and high-quality reproductions. It is available for use by visitors of all ages who are blind or partially sighted, as individuals or in groups.

Verbal Imaging Tours

These highly descriptive tours are designed for visitors who are blind or partially sighted. Tours of the permanent collection and special exhibitions are available by request.

In Touch with Ancient Egypt—Guided

This touch tour consists of six ancient Egyptian sculptures. Visitors who are blind or partially sighted are invited to touch these sculptures of pharaohs, gods, and goddesses. Visitors may request a guide for individual and group touch tours free of charge. This tour can also be self-guided (see Self-Guided Tour above).

Scheduled Programs

Picture This! Workshops for Adults Who Are Blind or Partially Sighted

These monthly workshops involve Verbal Imaging tours and handling sessions. Search the calendar for a list of upcoming programs.

Picture This! Family Programs for Families with Children Who Are Blind or Partially Sighted

These programs for younger audiences are scheduled throughout the year. Search the calendar for a list of upcoming programs.

For a full schedule of Picture This! and other programs for visitors who are blind or partially sighted, download the Touch and Explore brochure (PDF). To receive a listing by mail or email, please call 212-650-2010 or email access@metmuseum.org.

Program Support

Access programs at the Museum are made possible by .

Access programs are also made possible by the generous support of the Filomen M. D'Agostino Foundation.

Additional support has been provided by The Ceil & Michael E. Pulitzer Foundation, Inc.; the Renate, Hans & Maria Hofmann Trust; the Allene Reuss Memorial Trust; The Murray G. and Beatrice H. Sherman Charitable Trust; the Stella and Charles Guttman Foundation, Inc.; and Jane B. Wachsler.

This printing of Art & the Alphabet: A Tactile Experience is made possible by the Sarah K. de Coizart Article TENTH Perpetual Charitable Trust.

Plan Your Visit

Museum Hours
Monday: Closed (Except Met Holiday Mondays)
Tuesday–Thursday: 9:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
Friday and Saturday: 9:30 a.m.–9:00 p.m.
Sunday: 9:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.

See Plan Your Visit for more information, including directions.

Stay Informed

The Education e-newsletter lets you know about upcoming programs, classes, and other events offered at the Museum.