The National Gallery, London

What's On

Search:   Site Map
 
A partially sighted visitor exploring the collection.

An 'Art Through Words' session at the National Gallery consisting of a description, interpretation and discussion of the painting.

Audio Information

You may need to install Windows Media Player (PC) or Quicktime (PC & Mac) to listen to the audio.

 

Art Through Words

Sessions for Blind and Partially Sighted Visitors

Last Saturday of the month, 11.30am - 12.45pm
Meet at the Sainsbury Wing Information Desk
Admission free

Each session begins with a detailed verbal description of the focus painting, and ends with a visit to the Gallery.

How to Book

All sessions are free of charge, but we recommend that you book in advance to guarantee a place.

Forthcoming sessions:

Saturday 25 October
Describer: Linda Bolton

Description for blind and partially sighted visitors with music from the Tudor court and tavern, to accompany paintings in Room 4.

Singer and broadcaster Lucie Skeaping performs songs from the period.

Saturday 29 November
Rousseau: 'Surprised!'
Describer: Karly Allen

Back to Free Events