Facilities for people with visual impairment

For any assistance during your visit, please contact a member of staff or the Disability and Access Officer on telephone +44 (0)20 7942 2766, text phone +44 (0)20 7942 2002, or email disability@vam.ac.uk.

Assistance dogs are welcome.

Escort service

If you require an escort, please book in advance by contacting the bookings office on telephone +44 (0)20 7942 2211, text phone +44 (0)20 7942 2002, or email bookings.office@vam.ac.uk.

Assistance cannot be guaranteed to visitors who do not book in advance.

Talks programme

There are regular talks for visually impaired people, some of which provide an opportunity for handling objects. View the events page for a full programme of specialist events or visit What's On.

Self-guided tours

The following tours are available in tape, large print or Braille from the Information Desks:

• An Introductory Tour of the V&A
• Decorative Motifs in Art
• Touch Objects in the British Gallery

Large print and tactile books

These are available in both the paintings and photography galleries. Large print label books are also available in a range of other galleries.

Screen reader and other magnification technology

JAWS and MAGIC software is available on computer terminals in the National Art Library and the Print Room.

CCTV magnification

This is available in the National Art Library and the Print Room.