Information for Visitors
Who Are Deaf
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.
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. ASL tours without voice interpretation take place the third Friday of each month at 7pm, with a pre-tour reception at 6pm.
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.
american sign language interpretation
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.
Closed Captioning
Closed captioning is available for videos on whitney.org. To view captions, play the video you wish to view. A CC button will appear on the video player controls. Select “English” to activate. Please note that certain internet browsers may not display closed captions.
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.
