Accessibility
The Art Gallery of Hamilton recognizes the diversity of people’s abilities and needs. We strive to make our collections, exhibitions, programs and services accessible to all. We are committed to work in partnership with staff, volunteers and the community to identify, prevent and remove barriers to participation.
As an organization, we respect and uphold the requirements set forth under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (2005), and its associated standards and regulations.
AGH Statement of Commitment to Accessibility
AGH Multi-Year Accessibility Plan
AGH Accessibility Policy
Services Available
- Free admission for a support person accompanying a visitor with a disability.
- Service animals are welcome
- Wheelchairs (both manual and transport style) are available for visitors at no cost.
- Touch Tours are available on the last Friday of every month at 2:00 pm. Groups (of up to 10 people) may also arrange private tours Tuesday to Saturday.
- FM Devices for visitors with hearing loss are available for those attending tours, lectures and classes. When possible, please reserve in advance.
LARGE PRINT MATERIAL
Select large print materials are available onsite at the Visitor Services Desk.
Gallery Level 1 – Irving Zucker Sculpture Garden
Gallery Level 2 – Kim Adam’s Bruegel-Bosch Bus
Central Staircase
Installations located on the walls of the Central Staircase are not fully accessible to visitors with certain mobility aids. Please contact AGH Visitor Services at (905) 527-6610 ext. 200 for more information. We apologize for any inconvenience.
ELEVATOR Service Disruption
Safety and accessibility are vitally important priorities at the Art Gallery of Hamilton. The AGH is committed to advising people of elevator service disruptions in advance, whenever possible. Should there be an issue, the AGH will provide alternate services.
Visitors can receive up-to-date information through the AGH website, by calling (905) 527-6610, ext. 200, in person at the Visitor Services Desk. Signage will also be posted.
Visitor Feed Back
We strive to provide accessibility for all our visitors. We welcome your feedback. Please email access@artgalleryofhamilton.com or call (905) 527-6610 ext. 258 to share your comments with the AGH Director of Operations.
AGH Accessibility programs are made possible by the Province of Ontario, thanks to support from Celebrate Ontario.
Accessible Documentation
Any documents required by the Customer Service Standard, including the Gallery’s Accessibility Compliance Report, are available upon request and will be provided in a format that takes a person`s disability into account.
From the Contemporary Art Collection
Resting with Warriors 2001
Shelley Niro (Mohawk b. 1954)
series of 4 woodcuts on wove paper, Purchase, Permanent Collection Fund, 2016
© Courtesy Shelley Niro