For Visitors Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing

Assistive Listening Devices

Assistive listening devices are available for museum programs and special events. Please place requests in advance by calling 212.620.5000 x344 or by email at Boxoffice@rmanyc.org.

 

American Sign Language Tours

Deaf Guides offer American Sign Language tours of the museum's collection specifically designed for individuals who are deaf and hard of hearing. These tours afford all of our visitors a chance to learn about the cultures, history, religions, and sacred art of the Himalayan region.

If you have questions or would like to schedule a private ASL tour, please contact the Manager of Visitor Experience and Access Programs at 212.620.5000 x354.

Upcoming ASL Tours

ASL tours take place on the third Friday of the month at 7pm. Check the program calendar for details

*The ASL tour for June will take place on: June 7th*

Please Note: The regularly scheduled public ASL tours will be on hiatus for July and August. Monthly public tours will begin again in September.

 

Access @ the Rubin Museum

Access @ the Rubin Museum is a new video series that aims to offer engaging, accessible video content around our exhibitions, tours, and programs. The first batch of videos covers the exhibition Gateway to Himalayan Art. Here Guthrie Nutter leads an introductory walk-through of the exhibition as well as a basic overview of the museum, all in American Sign Language.

Click here to watch the videos now

 

Access Programs at the Rubin Museum

Learn more about our programs and offerings for all audiences:

Senior Visitors

Visitors with Limited Mobility or a Mobility Aid

Visitors Who Are Blind or Partially Sighted

Mindful Connections: Visitors With Dementia and Their Caregivers