Accessibility Tours
The Rubin Museum of Art welcomes all visitors. In addition to meeting the standards of physical accessibility, the Museum also offers events and programs to accommodate all audiences on a regular basis.
Accessibility programs currently take place online. Register and receive the link to connect in your confirmation email. Please contact our Box Office at boxoffice@rubinmuseum.org for assistance.
VISITORS WITH ALZHEIMER’S OR DEMENTIA AND THEIR CAREGIVERS
MINDFUL CONNECTIONS
Mindful Connections is a free tour program for adults living with dementia and their caregivers. Every month trained guides facilitate an experience designed to promote engagement with works of art and each other.
Mindful Connections takes place on the third Thursday of every month at 2:00 PM. Register to attend the free program and receive the Zoom link to connect in your confirmation email.
Empowering Caregivers
Join the Rubin community of caregivers for a free online program of art and connection. Guided by art in the collection, Rubin docents and staff lead close-looking and creative exercises and lively discussion. Explore the concepts of interdependence and fluidity by hearing stories and teachings of historical Buddhist figures, as well as meditation practices by leading teachers. Whether you care for a loved one or work as a caregiver professionally, feel rejuvenated and revitalized in this hour-long retreat. Register and receive the Zoom link to connect in your confirmation email.
VISITORS WHO ARE DEAF OR HARD OF HEARING
AUDIO GUIDE TRANSCRIPTS
Audio guide transcriptions are available at the front admissions desk by request.
FOR BLIND OR PARTIALLY SIGHTED VISITORS
LARGE PRINT EXHIBITION LABELS
High-contrast, large-print labels are available for every exhibition. They can be found online on the exhibition page or requested at the admissions desk.
SENIOR VISITORS
On the first Thursday of every month, the Rubin Museum of Art welcomes older adults (65 and older) to receive free admission to the galleries (regularly $14). Reservations for group visits are recommended and can be made on our Self-Guided Tour page.
Monthly staff-led tours are available online at 11:30 AM. Register and receive the Zoom link to connect in your confirmation email.