Information for Visitors
Who Are Deaf

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Whitney Signs

Experience the Whitney’s world-renowned collection of American art in American Sign Language! Whitney Signs is a free gallery tour led by expert Museum educators who are deaf.

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In this video, educator Christine Kim gives a tour in ASL. Participants walk through galleries and examine paintings, sculptures, and photographs. The video also includes interviews with tour participants.

Whitney Signs takes place the first Saturday of each month at 4 pm, with a pre-tour reception at 3 pm. The tour is voice-interpreted. Check-in is in the Museum lobby. We encourage you to RSVP at asl_tours@whitney.org or
(212) 570-7789 Voice. Relay calls welcome.

ASL students, please note: We regret that complimentary tickets will not be available for ASL students; regular student admission is $12 with a valid student ID.

Museum staff or ASL interpreters will not be able to sign student assignments.

Whitney Signs tour, Picasso and American Art

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American Sign Language interpretation is available free-of-charge for daily exhibition tours and public programs by request with three weeks advance notice.To place a request, please contact us at accessfeedback@whitney.org or (212) 570-7789 Voice. Relay calls welcome.

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Transcripts are available for some video installations. Descriptions of background or ambient sounds may also be available. Please inquire at the Access Services Desk.

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Communications Access Realtime Translation ( CART )

Open captioning with Communication Access Realtime Translation ( CART ) for public programs is available by request with three weeks advance notice, contingent upon the availability of captioners.To place a request, please contact us at accessfeedback@whitney.org or
(212) 570-7789 Voice. Relay calls welcome.

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PUBLIC TELEPHONE WITH TTY

A public telephone with TTY is available in the lower lobby to the right of the elevator.