Accessibility for Visitors

The museum is accessible to everyone.

We offer free admission and programming for all visitors and strive to make the museum accessible to visitors with disabilities.

TDD phone access is provided through Florida Relay Services at 800.955.8771. Large print versions of select exhibition text are available at the Visitor Services desk by calling 352.294.7025.

A group of visitors, one in a wheelchair, viewing art in a gallery.

We are ADA Compliant

All exhibitions at the museum comply with ADA standards in terms of space requirements between display furniture to allow sufficient maneuvering clearance for wheelchairs. Wall labels are printed in 18-24 point and are mounted 48 inches from the floor, which is a comfortable viewing location for both those seated and standing.

The Harn’s galleries are equipped with automatic door openers to allow physically-impaired visitors to enter and exit the building and access all gallery spaces independently and with ease. To better serve the physically impaired and families that visit the museum, the Harn provides a family restroom at the main museum entrance and one downstairs near the Camellia Court Café, adjacent to the classrooms, and in the Cofrin Asian Art Wing. These facilities increase both comfort and accessibility for diverse visitors.

Continual self-assessment of compliance with ADA standards is conducted using visitor comments and physical inspection.

Sensory Map

Use this Sensory Map to identify sensory-friendly and sensory-intensive spaces in the museum. The map indicates lighting and noise conditions, as well as spaces with projected video and audio.

Additional Information

  • Accessibility Exemption Policy

    Food, beverages (including water), gum, large backpacks and candy are not permitted in the galleries.

    Please visit the Information Desk if you encounter a policy that limits your access to the museum and ask about our accessibility exemption policy.

  • Large Text and Assistive Technology

    Wall labels are printed in 16-24 point and are mounted 48 inches from the floor to provide a comfortable viewing location for seated and standing visitors. Additionally, we have large print documents located throughout the galleries.

    For those who need assistive listening devices, please visit the Information Desk to check out a device with reading capabilities.

  • Parking and Transportation

    The Harn Museum of Art has several free parking spaces for visitors with disabled person parking permits. The museum is also near several bus stops, providing accessible transportation.

    Gator Lift is a University of Florida service that provides transportation within the boundaries of UF for all students, faculty and staff with mobility-related disabilities. More information on their site (Gator Lift » TAPS (ufl.edu))

  • Physical Access

    The Harn’s galleries are equipped with automatic door openers to allow visitors to enter and exit the building and access all gallery spaces independently and with ease. Continual self-assessment of compliance with ADA standards is conducted with the UF Disability Resource Center, CARD and visitor feedback. Please contact us with any questions or concerns regarding accessibility during your visit.

    For more information and resources about ADA at UF, click here.

  • Restrooms

    All public restrooms at the Harn Museum of Art are accessible to visitors with disabilities. To better serve the variety of access needs of people with disabilities, families and gender non-conforming visitors, the Harn provides multiple single-stall restrooms with changing tables. You can locate these at the main museum entrance, downstairs near the Camellia Court Café, and in the Cofrin Asian Art Wing. These facilities increase both comfort and accessibility for our diverse visitors.

  • Service Animal Policy

    The Harn Museum of Art welcomes the use of trained service animals by individuals with disabilities. We ask that you check in with the Information Desk to ensure your visit is accessible and compliant with the University of Florida’s policy on service animals.

    For additional resources involving the University of Florida’s policy on service animals. Please visit (link https://ada.ufl.edu/information/service-animal-use/)

  • Wheelchairs and Walkers

    All exhibitions at the museum comply with ADA standards in terms of space requirements between display furniture to allow sufficient maneuvering clearance for wheelchairs.

    The Harn Museum of Art has two standard wheelchairs, one extra wide wheelchair and one walker for visitors.

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