We strive to make the Asian Art Museum accessible and welcoming to all.

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  Wheelchair Access

  • A white zone for visitor drop-off/pick-up is located on Larkin Street in front of the museum entrance.
  • Accessible parking spaces can be found along Fulton and Larkin streets.
  • All museum entrances are accessible to people using wheeled devices and those who prefer to avoid stairs.
  • Wheelchairs may be borrowed at the coat check free of charge.
  • All levels of the museum are accessible by elevator.
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  Guide and Service Animals

  Trained guide and service animals are welcome at the Asian Art Museum.

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  Guest Admission

  Admission is free for one person accompanying a visitor with special needs.

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  Wayfinding

  Way-finding signs with universal symbols are located throughout the museum.

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  Large-Print Floor Plans and Labels

  • Borrow large-print floor plans and magnifiers at the information desk.
  • Large-print labels are provided in special exhibition galleries. Please note that many areas feature low lighting to protect the artworks.
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  Assistive Listening Devices

  We offer Assistive Listening Devices (ALDs) for daily docent or storytelling tours and public programs. For tours, request an ALD at the information desk; for programs, make your request at the entrance to Samsung Hall.

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  ASL Interpretation

  ASL interpreters are available upon request. Please contact us at 415.581.3531 at least two weeks in advance to book an interpreter.

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  Complimentary Audio Guides

  The information desk offers complimentary audio tours of the collection galleries to blind and low-vision visitors. Audio tours are available in English, Mandarin, Cantonese, Spanish, Korean and French.

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  Audio Guide Tour Transcripts

  Request transcripts of audio tours at the information desk. Transcripts are available in English, French, Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese and Korean.

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  Open Captioning for Videos

  Most videos with spoken words (excluding music lyrics and works of art) have open captioning in English.

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  Portable Cane-Seats

  Foldable, portable cane-seats are available for use throughout the galleries.

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  Accessible Restrooms

  Wheelchair-accessible restrooms with changing tables are located on every level. Please refer to the visitor map or inquire at the information desk for locations.

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  Gender Neutral Restrooms

  Two universal (gender-neutral and barrier-free) restrooms are located behind the cafe on the ground floor.