Access Programs
The Whitney invites Deaf and disabled visitors to experience the richness and complexity of American art in an inclusive, welcoming environment. Visitors with disabilities receive a discounted rate and admission for one care partner is included for free.
See also:
Access Services
Prepare for your visit by learning about access services offered at the Whitney.
Verbal Description and Touch Tours
For People Who are Blind or Have Low Vision
Engaging, multi-sensory tours combine vivid verbal description with opportunities to learn about art through tactile exploration for people who are blind or have low vision.
Whitney Signs
Tours in American Sign Language
Gallery tours in American Sign Language are led by Deaf educators for d/Deaf and hard of hearing audiences.
Sensory-Friendly Programs
For Neurodivergent Families and Adults
Download our social narratives and find out more about hands-on artmaking programs for families with kids on the autism spectrum and plain language tours for adults.
Private Access Programs for Groups
Access Tours for Groups
Plan a guided tour or program for your group and enjoy discounted rates and thematic options.
Disability Pride Events
Celebrate
On each anniversary of the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Whitney will produce an event featuring disability artistry and disabled artists.
Check out our mobile guides to find access materials including ASL videos, transcripts, and verbal descriptions of artworks included in special exhibitions and our collection.
This content and more is also on the free Bloomberg Connects arts and culture app. Download Bloomberg Connects or scan the code below.
Access Programs Archive
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2024
Verbal Description Tour: Edges of Ailey
Oct 5, 2024
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Whitney Signs: The Whitney Collection: 1900-1965
Sept 7, 2024
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Verbal Description Tour: What It Becomes
Sept 7, 2024
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Offerings
Aug 3, 2024
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Whitney Signs: The Harrisons: Survival Piece #5: Portable Orchard
Aug 3, 2024
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Celebration of Disability Pride with JJJJJerome Ellis and SPACE
July 27, 2024
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Whitney Signs: Neighborhood Guided Tour
July 14, 2024
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Alt Text as Poetry
Sun, July 14, 2024
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Disability Pride, Disability Joy Exist Artmaking Workshop
July 13, 2024
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Verbal Description Tour: Biennial 2024
July 13, 2024
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Whitney Signs
Biennial 2024June 1, 2024
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Verbal Description Tour Online: Biennial 2024
June 1, 2024
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AI Describing AI—Harold Cohen: Aaron
May 9, 2024
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Whitney Signs
Biennial 2024May 4, 2024
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Verbal Description Tour Online: Biennial 2024
May 4, 2024
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Whitney Signs
Biennial 2024Apr 6, 2024
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Verbal Description Tour Online: Biennial 2024
Apr 6, 2024
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Whitney Signs
Harold Cohen: AARONMar 2, 2024
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Verbal Description Tour Online: Harold Cohen
Mar 2, 2024
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Whitney Signs
Natalie BallFeb 3, 2024
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Verbal Description Tour Online: Natalie Ball
Feb 3, 2024
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Whitney Signs
Ruth Asawa Through LineJan 6, 2024
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Verbal Description Tour Online
Henry Taylor: B SideJan 6, 2024
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2023
Whitney Signs: Inheritance
Dec 2, 2023
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Verbal Description Tour Online
InheritanceDec 2, 2023
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Whitney Signs: Henry Taylor: B Side
Nov 4, 2023
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Verbal Description Tour Online
Henry Taylor: B SideNov 4, 2023
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Whitney Signs: Ruth Asawa Drink and Draw
Oct 15, 2023
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Verbal Description Online: Ruth Asawa Through Line
Oct 15, 2023
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Whitney Signs: Spirituality in the Whitney Collection
Sept 9, 2023