School Tours
Tours can be tailored to meet the needs of visitors with developmental disabilities, as well as those who are blind or partially sighted. Sign language interpreters and assistive listening devices (neck loops and headsets) are also available with advance notice.
To find out more about the programs we offer, please download this Access Programs flier.
Archaeology Touch Tour
Grades 3-8
Designed for blind and partially sighted students, these tours encourage an exploration of the collection using replicas, fabric samples, raised drawings, and descriptive discussions (verbal imaging). Tours include a hands-on studio art project.
Free School Tours
The Jewish Museum is pleased to offer free school tours to special needs classes. Free tours will be scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis through June 2011.
To register for any of the above listed programs, please call 212.423.3256 or e-mail schoolaccess@thejm.org as soon as possible to make a reservation.
Access programs are funded by a generous grant from the J.E. and Z.B. Butler Foundation.
