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Accessibility

Photo of students walking by the muesum

The museum works with GW's Disability Support Services to ensure its exhibitions, programs, and services are accessible to all audiences.

Parking

Designated spaces for visitors with disabilities are available in the university garages nearby. See Getting Here for garage locations, rates, and hours. 

Wheelchair Accessibility

All museum facilities and galleries are fully wheelchair accessible. The front entrance is accessible via the outdoor ramp, and all floors can be reached by elevator.

Sign Language Interpretation

Sign language interpretation is available for museum programs and tours with two weeks notice. Please email the Education Department to arrange this service.

On View

Detail of pillar rug from the museum's collections

Selections from The Textile Museum Collections

You can always find a rotating selection of objects from The Textile Museum collections on view in the museum's lower-level galleries, including many objects that have rarely or never before been displayed.

Detail of "Bird’s-Eye View of Capitol Dome and the Mall"

Foundations for a Nation: Architectural Images from the Albert H. Small Washingtoniana Collection

Historical images reveal how public competitions, presidential preferences, and unanticipated historical events shaped the U.S. Capitol and White House.

Colonial-era navigational chart detailing Maryland, Virginia, and Pennsylvania off the Chesapeake and Delaware bays

A Collector’s Vision: Selections from the Albert H. Small Washingtoniana Collection

A new selection of maps, letters, prints, and artifacts on display from the museum’s Albert H. Small Washingtoniana Collection includes recent acquisitions and rare treasures.

"Expansive Visions" gallery

Expansive Visions: GW Collection Past, Present, Future

Organized by GW's Luther Brady Art Gallery and presented in the museum's lower-level galleries, this exhibition traces GW's history and evolution as a presenter of contemporary art through highlights from the university collection.