Facilities for people with visual impairment

Gallery talk for visitors with visual impairment

Gallery talk for visitors with visual impairment

For any assistance during your visit, please contact a member of staff or the Disability 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.

Guiding service

If you require a guide to assist you when visiting, 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.

Large print and tactile books

Large print label books are available in all galleries.

Tactile books are available in:

  • RIBA Architecture Gallery
  • Jameel Gallery of Islamic Art
  • Medieval and Renaissance Gallery
  • Photography Gallery
  • Stained Glass

Screen reader

JAWS and MAGIC software is available on computer terminals in:

  • Prints and Drawings Study Room

Magnification Systems (CCTV)

This is available in:

  • National Art Library
  • Prints and Drawings Study Room

Head of a bodhisattva, China Gallery, Room 44


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Ming porcelain vase, China Gallery, Room 44


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Dragon vase, Korean Gallery, Room 47G


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A chimney piece from Sir Paul Pindar’s home, Daylit Gallery, Room 64B


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Chinese Celadon dish, Ceramics Gallery, Room 145


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Glass balustrade, Glass Gallery, Room 131


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Metalwork bench, Ironwork Gallery, Room 114E


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Marble owl, Sculpture Gallery, Room 111


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A Minton tiled column, Silver Gallery, Room 65


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Ballgowns: British Glamour Since 1950

From 19 May 2012 the V&A celebrates the opening of the newly renovated Fashion Galleries with an exhibition of beautiful ballgowns, red carpet evening dresses and catwalk showstoppers.

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'On The Road' Spacemat by April Greiman

'On The Road' Spacemat by April Greiman

For people with strong visual appetites...

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Event - Rococo to Art Nouveau 11/12

Thu 15 September 2011–Thu 12 July 2012

COURSE: Gain a fresh perspective on one of the most dynamic periods in the history of European art. Thursdays, 15 September 2011 – 12 July 2012 (over 3 terms), 11.00–15.30.

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