Blind and partially sighted visitors

We offer a range of facilities and events for blind and partially sighted visitors, to help you get more from the paintings.

Welcome packs

We provide Braille welcome packs and for partially sighted visitors, large print versions of the floorplan.

You can order these in advance for collection on the day. Phone: 020 7747 2885.

Events

We run exciting verbal description sessions on the paintings for blind and partially sighted visitors. See what's on and book a place:

All Art Through Words Sessions

The collection

The collection of paintings is on level 2 of the building and entrance is free for everyone. Assistance dogs are welcome

Exhibitions

Exhibitions are held in the Sainsbury Wing on Level −2 and in various rooms in the main building. We provide:

  • Audio guides for temporary exhibitions and the collection
  • Water for assistance dogs
  • Large-print information (black on white) about each painting
  • You can order large print information about the paintings in advance, for collection on the day.
    Phone: 020 7747 2885
  • Tactile line diagrams and Braille interpretation of paintings
  • Guided tours of temporary exhibitions and the collection - book four weeks in advance

Contact us

Phone Access Officer Caroline Marcus on 020 7747 5855 or email information@ng-london.org.uk.

 
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