Accessibility

General information on physical access at SJMA

Parking

The Museum does not have a parking facility; however, there is one accessible parking spot on Market Street near the Museum’s main entrance. A disabled parking placard is required.

Preview the accessible parking spot using Google Map’s Street View.

Wheelchair Ramp

The wheelchair ramp is located on the far right of the building's façade (past the end of the large red banner with the Museum’s logo).

Preview the ramp using Google Map's Street View. 

The Museum is also wheelchair accessible inside with an elevator connect all three floors.

Accessible Restrooms

Accessible restrooms are located on the first floor, across from the cafe. Additional accessible restrooms are available on the lower level.

Elevators

A central elevator connects to all three Museum floors.

For the galleries

Manual and motorized wheelchairs, walkers, canes, service animals on a leash, and assistive devices are always permitted in the galleries. 

Available upon request at the Admissions Front desk or with a Museum Experience Rep in the galleries: 

Benches are available in most galleries. Additionally, the following items are available for loan in the galleries.  

  • Gallery stools 
  • Wheelchairs 
  • Seat canes (walking stick and cane) 
  • Strollers

Services for visitors who are deaf

Public gallery tours and lectures can be interpreted in American Sign Language (ASL) for deaf visitors and will be booked upon request. Please provide three weeks’ advance notice for this free service.

Arrangements for signed tours can be made with the Education Program Coordinator by phone at 408.291.5393 (voice) or email at education@sjmusart.org

Services for visitors who are blind or visually impaired

Available upon request at the Admissions Front desk or with a Museum Experience Rep in the galleries: 

  • Exhibition labels in large format print 
  • Visual Aid Device/Tools (magnifying glass) 

 

All of the above-noted services for visitors with disabilities are free.