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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2019
Verbal Description and Touch Tour: Kevin Beasley: A view of a landscape
Jan 25, 2019
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Kevin Beasley: A view of a landscape with Verbal Description and Touch Tours
Jan 17, 2019
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Whitney Signs: Where We Are: Selections from the Whitney’s Collection, 1900–1960
Jan 12, 2019
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2018
Verbal Description and Touch Tour: Andy Warhol—From A to B and Back Again
Dec 14, 2018
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Whitney Signs: Andy Warhol—From A to B and Back Again
Dec 8, 2018
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Verbal Description and Touch Tour: Programmed: Rules, Codes, and Choreographies in Art, 1965–2018
Nov 16, 2018
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Whitney Signs: Programmed: Rules, Codes, and Choreographies in Art, 1965–2018
Nov 3, 2018
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Family Fun: For Families with Kids on the Autism Spectrum
Nov 3, 2018
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Verbal Description and Touch Tour: Where We Are: Selections from the Whitney’s Collection, 1900–1960
Oct 19, 2018
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Study Sessions: Cyree Jarelle Johnson
Oct 12, 2018
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The Art of Dying or (Palliative Art Making in the Age of Anxiety)
Oct 10, 2018
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Whitney Signs: Programmed: Rules, Codes, and Choreographies in Art, 1965–2018
Oct 6, 2018
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Verbal Description and Touch Tour: Pacha, Llaqta, Wasichay: Indigenous Space, Modern Architecture, New Art
Sept 21, 2018
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Whitney Signs: Pacha, Llaqta, Wasichay: Indigenous Space, Modern Architecture, New Art
Sept 8, 2018
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Verbal Description and Touch Tour: David Wojnarowicz: History Keeps Me Awake at Night
Aug 17, 2018
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Whitney Signs: David Wojnarowicz: History Keeps Me Awake at Night
Aug 4, 2018
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Taller Cabachuelas: Art-Making Workshop
Aug 3, 2018
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Family Fun: For Families with Kids on the Autism Spectrum
July 28, 2018
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Kinetic Light: Under Momentum
July 27, 2018
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Verbal Description and Touch Tour: Where We Are
July 20, 2018
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Whitney Signs: Mary Corse: A Survey in Light
July 7, 2018
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Verbal Description and Touch Tour: Mary Corse
June 29, 2018
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Pride at the Whitney
June 15, 2018
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Study Sessions: Ja’Tovia Gary and American Artist
June 8, 2018
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Whitney Signs: Grant Wood: American Gothic and Other Fables
June 2, 2018
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Family Fun: For Families with Kids on the Autism Spectrum
June 2, 2018
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Verbal Description and Touch Tour: Zoe Leonard: Survey
May 18, 2018
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ASL SLAM at the Whitney
May 5, 2018
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Study Sessions: Samantha Box, Ted Kerr, and Traci C. West
May 4, 2018
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Verbal Description and Touch Tour: Grant Wood: American Gothic and Other Fables
Apr 20, 2018