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Museum Accessibility

Entrance/Galleries

The Museum is wheelchair accessible. Wheelchair-users can enter the Museum by the ramp entrance located on St. Marks Avenue. Museum galleries are equipped with wheelchair lifts.

Exhibits

All of the Museum's exhibits are hands-on and incorporate visual, tactile, and auditory components. The Museum also features traveling bi-lingual or tri-lingual exhibits.

Programs

The Museum provides fun, educational learning experiences for visitors of all ages. Experienced educators work with both children and adults of all developmental and cognitive levels.

Click here for more information on school programs for students with special needs

Restrooms

Accessible restrooms are located on the street level. Restrooms are equipped with diaper changing stations.

Wheelchairs

Wheelchairs are available for use, free of charge.

Workshops for Families who have Children with Special Needs

The Museum offers weekend workshops for children with special needs and their families. These hands-on programs include storytelling, art making, music, and more.

Sign-language Interpretation

Sign-language interpretation is available upon advance request for both school group tours and family programs.

Expansion

The Capital Expansion architectural plan considers accessibility in all aspects of its design.

For more information, please contact:
Special Needs Program Developer at (718) 735-4400, ext. 119.

For general museum information, please contact:
Voice message hotline at (718) 735-4400 or TTY (718) 771-0286.

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