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

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.

Free. Bookings essential.

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