Museums and Galleries
- Book ahead - Schedule tours designed for blind and low vision visitors
- Ask about tactile elements - Some exhibitions have touchable components
- Seek detailed descriptions - Staff can often provide verbal descriptions of visual elements
- Use technology - Some museums offer specialized apps with audio content
- Look for multi-sensory exhibits - Exhibitions with sound, smell, or touch components
Performance Arts
- Audio-described performances - Look for specially scheduled performances with audio description
- Pre-show touch tours - Some performances offer opportunities to feel costumes, props, or stage elements
- Select appropriate seating - Request seats where acoustics are best if audio is important
- Bring binoculars or monoculars - Helpful for low vision attendees
- Program notes - Request accessible formats of program information