Access

Art by Description: At the Gallery

At the Gallery
First Sunday of every month
11am–12pm
Wheelchair Accessible Audio Tour Audio Description
Event Schedule

Free. Bookings essential.

Each month, join a small live descriptive tour of major exhibitions or works of art in the National Gallery’s collection.

This social tour, designed for participants who are blind, or who have low vision, facilitates shared discussion and uses tactile resources.

You may find the getting here page helpful.

Please contact access@nga.gov.au or +61 2 6240 663 if you require further information or assistance.

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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.

Collection Display

Richard Lewer: Steve

Upcoming

From Dec 2025

Richard Lewer’s Steve is a gentle exploration of the complexity of a family coming to terms with a dementia diagnosis.

Article

Seeing through sound
A new approach to the audio tour

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We look at how our approach to the traditional audio tour is evolving.

Read Time: 15 minutes

Plan Your Visit
Accessibility

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The National Gallery has Access services available for all visitors.

For people with access needs

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We provide a range of free programs that are designed for and with people with disability and access needs.

For people with disability

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Each quarter people with disabilities and their families and carers can join a small group tour of major exhibitions or the national collection.

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.