For people who are Blind or with low vision

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Programs

Other programs

Art by Description: On Demand

Engage with works of art and collection displays by listening to these short, 5-10 minute recordings presented by a range of people with a passion for the visual arts. Listen each month, or binge on a series

Program details

All ages and vision abilities
Online
Free

Listen Here

Braille Sculpture Garden brochure

The braille Sculpture Garden brochure includes an introduction and map of the garden plus descriptive text and tactile maps of the sculptures. Collect a braille brochure at the Information Desk.

Program details

All ages and vision abilities
Free

Designed with You:
Touch Tours

Do you belong to a school or community group that provides social opportunities and support for individuals who are Blind or with low vision? Touch Tours offer opportunities to engage with the Gallery’s sculpture collection through texture, scale, shape and materials in combination with description to support interpretation and understanding.

Program details

All ages and abilities
Free (bookings essential)
Groups can include up to 6 participants
Please provide 4 weeks notice
Contact groupbookings@nga.gov.au
or call +61 2 6240 6777

Designed with You:
Touch and Make

School and community groups that support individuals who are Bind or with low vision can book making and creativity workshops in the Tim Fairfax Learning Studio. Workshops provide engagement with the visual arts for people who are Blind or with low vision though the exploration of materials in 2D and 3D activities. Touch and Make workshops are usually 60 minutes and can be scheduled on weekdays after school hours.

Program details

All ages and abilities
Free (bookings essential)
Groups can include up to 8 participants
Please provide 4 weeks notice
Contact groupbookings@nga.gov.au
or call +61 2 6240 6777

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For people living with dementia

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Connecting people living with dementia to art can be life-enhancing. Find out how the National Gallery has helped lead the way for industry programs.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

For people who are recovering their mental health

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Start a creative journey through discussion and art making to support wellbeing and social confidence.

For people who are carers

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Join with carers from across the region to spend a social hour engaging with art through tours and art making activities.

Audio Tours

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Take a deeper look at major exhibitions with easy-to-use audio tours on your own device, at the Gallery and from home.