Plan Your Visit

We are pleased that you are planning to visit the Gallaudet University Museum.  Our exhibits cover the rich history of Gallaudet University over its 150 year span, and feature narratives about Deaf history, culture, and language.

This page is a guide to help you plan your visit, if you have any questions please feel free to contact us at museum@gallaudet.edu

Gallaudet Museum Hours

Summer 2018 Schedule

May 14 to August 17, 2018

Sunday: Closed
Monday: 10 am to 4 pm
Tuesday: By appointment only
Wednesday: By appointment only
Thursday: By appointment only
Friday: 10 am to 4 pm
Saturday: 10 am to 4 pm (June 1-30 only)

By appointment only e-mail: museum@gallaudet.edu.

Fall 2018 Schedule

August 20 to December 14, 2018

Sunday: Closed
Monday: 10 am to 4 pm
Tuesday: 10 am to 4 pm
Wednesday: 10 am to 4 pm
Thursday: 10 am to 4 pm
Friday: 10 am to 4 pm
Saturday: Closed

The Gallaudet Museum is closed when Gallaudet University is closed.

Directions

Parking

Rules and Tips

Rules:

  • No food or drinks allowed inside the exhibition.
  • Photography and video recording is strictly prohibited. Read policy as explained.
  • Please do not touch any exhibit materials and structures.
  • No animals except service animals as permitted by Gallaudet University Policy.

Tips:

  • Download a QR Reader app on your smart phone. The exhibits have QR Codes.

Accessibility for DeafBlind and other people with disabilities.

  • Braille and Large Print books, with visual description and text of the exhibition, are available for DeafBlind and Blind visitors.
  • Wheelchair access is located:
  • From the Florida Avenue side, an elevator between Chapel Hall and Fowler Hall.
  • From the Mall side, a ramp between Chapel Hall and College Hall.

Campus Tours

Dining