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Visually Impaired Programme Live (in gallery) | Alberta Whittle: create dangerously

  • Wednesday 17 May, 10.15am–3.30pm  
FREE

Booking essential

About

Join us for a free descriptive gallery tour exploring art through audio-description and conversation, followed by a practical workshop for visually impaired visitors. In this session we will explore Alberta Whittle: create dangerously, an immersive exhibition which invites you to slow down and pause.  

Please mention when booking if you would like assistance in getting to the Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art. We can organise a group taxi leaving from and returning to the Scottish National Gallery.

To book a free place, please use online booking or contact us on 0131 624 6410 or [email protected].

Alberta Whittle, Throwing Bones for (...), July 13 2021, water colour on paper, courtesy of the Artist and The Modern Institute / Toby Webster Ltd, Glasgow, photo: Patrick Jameson

Event accessibility

Event accessibility

  • Wheelchair access
  • Hearing loop
  • Audio described
Accessibility

Gallery facilities

Detailed information on accessibility at the National Galleries of Scotland

Parking for visitors is available at both Modern One and Modern Two. A donation is requested of £3 for up to 4 hours and £6 for 4-8 hours. Our payment meters have contactless capability. There is free accessible parking for blue badge holders.

  • Information desk
  • Wifi
  • Wheelchair access
  • Accessible toilets
  • Changing places toilet
  • Wheelchairs available
  • Public toilets
  • Disabled parking
  • Lockers (£1/£2)
  • Baby changing facilities
  • Buggy park
  • Seating throughout
  • Bike rack
  • Parking
  • Café
Getting here

Getting here

The Modern is located 15 minutes’ walk from Princes Street. It includes two buildings, Modern One and Modern Two, set in a beautiful sculpture park.

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  • Open daily, 10am–5pm
  • Open daily, 10am–5pm
73 & 75 Belford Road, Edinburgh, EH4 3DR

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