Verbal Description and Sensory Tours
For people who are blind or partially sighted
Free
The Rubin Museum offers Verbal Description and Sensory Tours for visitors who are blind or partially sighted. These free tours, which include museum admission, are one hour in length and take visitors on a journey that weaves together the culture, history, religion, and art of the Himalayas.
Museum guides are specially trained to lead these tours, which allow participants to form visualizations of the art through close, careful descriptions as well as touch objects such as sculptures, art materials, woodblocks, and ritual implements.
Reservations are required as space is limited so please contact the reservations office by phone, 212.620.5000 x319, or by email, access@rubinmuseum.org in advance of your visit.
High-Contrast, Large-Print Labels
High-contrast, large-print labels are available for every exhibition. They can be found in binders in each gallery to assist visitors in their viewing and understanding of the exhibitions.
Access Programs at the Rubin Museum
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Reservations are required as space is limited.
Please contact the reservations office by phone, 212.620.5000 x319, or by email, access@rubinmuseum.org in advance of your visit.