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A woman with light colored skin, wearing a black top and white pants, talks to a group of people in a gallery room. She stands in front of a large, painted portrait of a woman in a high-collared red dress.
National Museum of Women in the Arts

Tour: Verbal Description

A woman stands in a richly brocaded red dress, her right hand reaching down to pet a small, white dog. Adorned in jewelry, she wears flowers in her hair, parted in the center. The pelt of a small mammal, its head encased in a jeweled holder, hangs from her heavily decorated belt.

Event Details

Event Date and Time

Sat, Jul 18, 2026
12 to 1:30 pm ET

Tickets and Reservations

Free with admission. Registration required.

Location

Meet near the Ticketing Desk.

Event Type

Talks and Tours
Explore the museum’s collection through verbal description and discussion.

Event Description

About the Event

Join us on a tour for visitors who are blind or have low vision. During this guided experience, we will slow down and consider four artworks on view, highlighting the creative contributions of artists from the 16th century to today.

Accessibility

Visual Descriptions

The host and speakers will describe themselves and key visual elements in selected artworks. There will not be a separate audio description track.

Accessibility Inquiries

If you are unable to register online or would like to indicate any accessibility services you require, please email tours@nmwa.org. Two weeks’ notice to request accessibility services is appreciated but not required. We will make every attempt to fulfill requests.

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