For people who are deaf or hard of hearing

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Programs

Other programs

Assistive Listening Systems:
Audio loop

There are Audio Induction Loop Systems installed at the main entrance, Gandel Hall, James Fairfax Theatre and Tim Fairfax Learning Studio.

Designed with you:
Auslan Interpretation

Is there an upcoming Gallery event that you would like to attend? The Gallery can provide an Auslan sign-interpreter for lectures, workshops and talks for individuals and groups.

Program details

All ages and abilities
Free (bookings essential)
Please provide 4 weeks' notice
Contact access@nga.gov.au
or call +61 2 6240 6632

Designed with you:
Auslan for Everyone

Expand your expressive tools by learning simple Auslan signs for the visual arts in a 45-minute interactive tour at the Gallery.

Program details

All ages
$10 per person (bookings essential)
Groups can include up to 12 participants 
Please provide 4 weeks' notice
Contact groupbookings@nga.gov.au
or call +61 2 6240 6519

Related

For People with Dementia

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The Art and Dementia program connects people living with dementia and their care partners with art and the world in enriching and life-enhancing ways.

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.

Young People

Art IRL

Past Event
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Sat 30 Apr 2022, 6–9pm

Let’s get together and connect through art at our youth event for 15–25 year-olds – Art IRL, developed by the National Gallery's Youth Council.

Wheelchair Accessible Auslan Interpretation Audio Description

For people who are autistic, neurodiverse, or who have social anxiety

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Sensory Sunday welcomes teens and young adults, their families and support people to the Gallery on the first Sunday of each month.

Access

Online Programs
For people with access needs

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We have online programs for people with access needs and their carers who are not able to visit the Gallery.

For Your Community

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Connecting communities near and far with art, artists and the national collection.