ADA ACCESSIBILTY

For all ADA accessibility questions, please contact Julie Marie Seibert at (718) 735-4400, ext. 113.

ENTRANCE/GALLERIES

The Museum is wheelchair accessible, fully equipped with a passenger elevator available to get from the street level to the second level and wheelchair lifts to get from the street level to the lower level. 

 

EXHIBITS

All of the Museum's exhibits are hands-on and incorporate visual, tactile, and auditory components. The Museum also features traveling bi-lingual or tri-lingual exhibits available for rental.

 

RESTROOMS

Accessible restrooms are located on the street level and second level of the Museum.  Restrooms are equipped with diaper changing stations.

 

 

WHEELCHAIRS

A limited number of wheelchairs are available for use, free of charge.

 

 

WORKSHOPS FOR FAMILIES WHO HAVE CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS

The Museum offers workshops for children with special needs and their families. The Museum provides fun, educational learning experiences for visitors of all ages. Experienced educators work with both children and adults of all developmental and cognitive levels. For more information, please contact Julie Marie Seibert at (718) 735-4400, ext. 113.

 

SCHOOL PROGRAMS

All school programs are adaptable for students with special needs. Programs are hands-on and composed of multi-sensory activities.  Please specify student needs when scheduling your field trip.  To reserve any of these programs for your school group, please call (718) 735-4400, ext. 118 or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .