Plan Your Visit
We are pleased that you are planning to visit the National Deaf Life Museum at Gallaudet University. Our exhibits cover the rich history of Gallaudet University over its 150 year span, plus other 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.
The National Deaf Life Museum Hours
Fall 2019 Schedule
August 19, 2019 to December 13, 2019
Sunday: Closed
Monday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Tuesday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Wednesday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Thursday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Friday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Saturday: Closed
Winter 2019/2020 Schedule
December 16, 2019 to January 17, 2020
Sunday: Closed
Monday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Tuesday: By appointment only
Wednesday: By appointment only
Thursday: By appointment only
Friday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Saturday: Closed
By appointment only e-mail: museum@gallaudet.edu.
The National Deaf Life Museum is closed when Gallaudet University is closed.
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:
The exhibits have QR Codes to view video footage. Download a QR Reader app on your smart phone. iPhone camera can access QR codes.
Accessibility
Braille and Large Print books, with visual description and text of the exhibition, are available for DeafBlind and Blind visitors.
Wheelchair access:
Facing Florida Avenue, there is an elevator is located between Chapel Hall and Fowler Hall.
From the Mall side, a ramp is located at Chapel Hall.