ArtAccess is a unique program of the Queens Museum of Art designed specifically for visitors with special needs. Exposure to the arts plays an essential role in the lives of all people by promoting self-expression and communication. ArtAccess reaffirms the museum's commitment to making its services accessible to all visitors, including those with varying physical, emotional and cognitive abilities. Most ArtAccess programs draw inspiration from the museum’s permanent exhibitions – The Panorama of the City of New York and the Neustadt Collection of Tiffany Art – as well as changing exhibitions, allowing teachers and program coordinators the flexibility to design an experience based on the needs of the students or clients. Design the appropriate program for your group based on the choices below:

ArtAccess is available for special education and adult groups to accommodate visitors with varying learning styles and expressive needs. The program features a gallery tour and an art workshop and requires two to three hours. Fees are $7.00 per participant with a 10 participant minimum.* Trips are held year-round from 10:30 am to 1:00 pm, Mondays through Fridays.

“The clients'...feelings of competence and self-esteem rose greatly from this experience.”
- Occupational Therapist, NY State Office of Mental Health

“A delightful, creative, therapeutic experience was tailored toward our whole group.”
- Alice Regina, Chapin Adult Day Center

“All learning styles were addressed. I recommend this program to other teachers and schools.”
- Elizabeth Nolan, PS 255

Multi-Visit Series
Visiting the museum in a multi-visit series provides a more comprehensive opportunity to view and create art. On each visit, groups explore a different aspect of an exhibition and continue to work on personal artwork. Each multi-visit series is custom-designed for each group, and fees vary.

Outreach Programs
Outreach programs make ArtAccess available to groups that cannot otherwise visit the museum. Slide presentations, tactile objects and art workshops bring the museum experience to your facility or school. Outreach programs are custom-designed for each group, and fees vary.

Weekend Workshops
The museum offers art making workshops designed to meet the needs of children with special needs and their families. Workshops take place on Sundays on a come as you please schedule, starting at 1:30 pm and ending at 4:30 pm. Participants ages vary from 5- to 12- years old, and each participant is asked to contribute a $3 materials fee.

Open Studio
Adults with special needs are welcome to explore self-expression through art in an open studio atmosphere every Sunday from 12-2pm. There are two 45-minute sessions available, session one begins at 12pm and session two begins at 1pm. Pre-registration is required for each weekly workshop. Registration is available on a week-to-week basis, please contact 718-592-9700 x138 to register. Participants must be accompanied, and chaperones are required to stay with their clients. We ask that you maintain the serene atmosphere of the Museum. Each participant is asked to contribute $1 material fee.

The following are the Open Studio Workshop dates available:
March 9th, 2008
March 16th, 2008
April 27th, 2008
May 4th, 2008
May 18th, 2008
June 1st, 2008
June 15th, 2008

For additional information and to book programs, please phone 718 592 9700 x136 or x138, or email access@queensmuseum.org.

ArtAccess at the Queens Museum of Art has been made possible by the John H. and Ethel G. Noble Charitable Trust, Walter Kaner Children's Foundation, Colgate-Palmolive Company, Paul Newman Foundation and Michael Tuch Foundation.

*Rate effective July 1, 2007