Guided tours and art workshops for visitors who are blind and partially sighted include detailed verbal descriptions and contextual information during tours. Touch Tours of select works from the permanent collection are available for individuals and groups of all ages by appointment. Touch tours include exploration of original works of art with gloves, and tactile diagrams.

In addition, Seen and Unseen is a series of virtual tours that illuminate Isamu Noguchi’s art and special exhibitions at the Museum through verbal description and engaging conversation. Seen and Unseen tours are free with RSVP and are offered remotely on Zoom. To register for the program and receive a Zoom link or dial-in phone number for the next virtual tour, please email education@noguchi.org or call 718.204.7088 ext 203.

Guided tours and art workshops for adult visitors with developmental and learning disabilities are carefully designed to meet the physical, emotional, and developmental needs of participants. Trained educators create experiences with art in the galleries using visual, verbal, and tactile interactions. Art workshops in the studio focus on material exploration and build upon themes from the tour. 

Guided tours and art workshops for visitors with dementia are tailored to include family members and care partners, creating a positive social experience for the entire group. Planned in conjunction with the visiting group’s coordinator, trained educators provide a comfortable and supported approach towards experiences with art using adaptable communication strategies. The calm environment in the galleries and studio create a welcoming atmosphere for facilitated dialogue around art.

Tours and tours and workshops are specifically designed for students with developmental or learning disabilities within self-contained or integrated class structures. Planned with the lead classroom teacher, programs are catered to individual students’ needs and abilities, and build upon classroom curriculum. Educators differentiate instruction in the galleries with multimodal communication and by creating experiences with art using tools such as touch objects, movement activities, drawing, and more. In the studio, educators create a flexible and supportive environment for exploring art materials.  

To learn more, email education@noguchi.org or call 718.204.7088 ext 205.

Tours and tours and workshops for students on the autism spectrum are designed to cater to individuals and their specific needs, created in coordination with the lead visiting teacher. Educators aim to build upon students’ communication and social skills through conversation and sensory-friendly experiences with art in the galleries. Educators use techniques such as visual teaching tools, social stories, and touch objects to interact with students in the galleries. In the studio, students engage in a developmentally appropriate art-making workshop.

To learn more, email education@noguchi.org or call 718.204.7088 ext 205.