Visually Impaired Visitors

The Museum welcomes visually impaired visitors. Assistance dogs are also welcome.

The Museum provides large-print copies of the labels and panels for temporary exhibitions held in the Soane Gallery, which can be borrowed by any visitor for the duration of their visit.

Please note that the Museum uses very little artificial light (to keep the Museum as Sir John Soane wished) so, if possible, it is advisable to visit when natural light levels are highest. Additional lighting in the form of torches or additional overhead illumination can sometimes be provided on request.

We will always try, if requested in advance, to make a member of staff available to describe the Museum and its contents. A list of objects in the Museum which may be touched is available on request.

To book a Museum tour tailored to groups of visually impaired visitors in advance, please contact our Community Education Officer (Julia Cort (this email requires javascript) 020 7440 4249)