For People with Access Needs

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The National Gallery provides a range of free programs that are designed for and with people with disability and access needs.

There are tours, workshops, and opportunities tailored for community groups to meaningfully engage with the Gallery’s exhibitions and collections. Tours and workshops can also be tailored to individual needs.

See Physical Access for further information about visiting the Gallery, and What's On for upcoming events.

Programs

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People who are deaf or hard of hearing

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People who are Blind or with low vision

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People with disability

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People living with dementia

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Installation view of Sanné Mestrom, Me & you, 2018, purchased 2019 at the National Gallery of Australia, 2020

People who are carers

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People on the autism spectrum or with social anxiety

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People who are recovering their mental health

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Online Programs

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Art Weekends

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Kick back with the National Gallery and enjoy your weekend in style with art, film, storytelling and special accessible events.

For people who are carers

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Join with carers from across the region to spend a social hour engaging with art through tours and art making activities.

Learn

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Discover the All of our learning experiences are inclusive and accessible on site, online and on tour, created for of art and ignite your imagination.

Visit

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The National Gallery is open from 10am to 5pm daily (closed Christmas Day). Free entry ticket is required.

For people who are Blind or with low vision

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A suite of access programs for people who are Blind or with low vision.

For people who are deaf or hard of hearing

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Each month join an Auslan sign-interpreted tour of major exhibitions or works of art in the Gallery’s collection.