Explore this month’s featured exhibition at your own pace, with opportunities to discover, connect, and engage with the objects and ideas on display. At select points within the exhibition, trained staff are available to facilitate visual description, thoughtful conversation, close looking, and tactile exploration. 

Programs are designed for visitors of all ages who may want additional support in learning about exhibition content. Staff trained in visual description and sighted guide are available for visitors who are blind or have low vision.  

Registration is not required but strongly encouraged. Visitors with disabilities and their companions receive free admission with prior registration. 

Learn more about upcoming Discover Design programs.  

ACCESSIBILITY AND WHAT TO EXPECT 

• Format: This program provides choice for how and when you wish to engage. Explore the exhibition at your own pace. Program staff can be approached for visual description, guided close looking, tactile exploration, and conversation or questions.
• About this space: This program will take place in Cooper Hewitt’s 2nd Floor Galleries in the Made in America exhibition. A majority of the exhibition contains photographs, with one video gallery and one gallery with physical object installation. There is seating throughout the exhibition. Gallery stools are available on every floor. The museum is fully wheelchair accessible. There is an accessible restroom on the ground floor. Read more about accessibility at Cooper Hewitt. 
• Accommodations:  A limited number of sighted guides are available for this program. Visual description will be provided. A screen reader accessible version of exhibition labels with wayfinding and image description are available on the exhibition resource page. We welcome questions and accommodation requests that support your participation. Email us at CHAccess@si.edu or call 212.849.8384. Please make your request as far in advance as possible—preferably at least ten days before the program date.