Deaf or hard of hearing visitors
We offer a range of facilities to help you explore the paintings, visit exhibitions and come to events. We also offer a programme of British Sign Language (BSL) interpreted discussions on the paintings. Deaf lecturers also regularly deliver talks in BSL. Why not come and join in?
Exhibitions
Exhibitions are held in the Sainsbury Wing on Level −2 and in various rooms in the main building. Facilities to assist you include:
- Audio guides on the paintings with sound enhancement
- Exhibition videos and films have subtitles and transcripts
- Transcripts of audio guides
- Water for hearing dogs
To order a large print transcript to collect when you visit, phone 020 7747 2885
The collection
The collection of paintings is on Level 2 of the building and entrance is free for everyone. Assistance dogs are welcome.
Events
To enable access to events the Gallery provides:
- Induction loops for talks and films in the Sainsbury Wing Theatre, Sainsbury Wing Exhibition cinema and Sunley Room cinema
- BSL-interpreted talks and talks in BSL
- Water for assistance dogs
Information desks
All Information Desks have induction loops
MAGIC
The Gallery is a member of MAGIC, a group of 14 museums and galleries providing events and facilities for visitors who are deaf or hard of hearing.
Read more on the MAGIC website [external link]
Contact us
Email information@ng-london.org.uk. To use Typetalk, phone 020 7747 2885.
See also
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Find out more about access for all visitors to the Gallery -
See all BSL events at the National Gallery
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Get information on accessible transport, level access entrances and facilities at the National Gallery
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Facilities and events for visitors who are blind or partially sighted.
External links
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Events in museums and galleries across the capital
