Art by Description: At the Gallery
Overview
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.
Please contact via phone or email if you require further information or assistance.
Image: Art by Description, 2024. National Gallery of Australia, Kamberri/Canberra.
Dates
4 May – 2 Nov 2025June 2025
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National Gallery of AustraliaParkes Place East, Parkes, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Facilities
- Cafe
- Carpark
- Family Friendly
- Lockers
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- Public Toilet
- Shop / Gift Shop
- Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)
- Caters for people who are blind or have vision loss.
- Caters for people who are deaf or have hearing loss.
- Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
- Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
- Caters for people with high support needs who travel with a support person.
- Caters for people with allergies and intolerances.
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