Accessibility

The Tampa Museum of Art is committed to creating a welcoming and accessible experience for visitors of all ages and abilities. Whether you are visiting the museum for the first time, attending a program, or exploring our galleries independently, we strive to provide accommodations and resources that support your visit.

For general information about admission, transportation, parking options, and museum hours, please visit our Plan Your Visit page.

Accessible Parking

The closest accessible parking to the Tampa Museum of Art is on the 4th and 5th floors of the William F. Poe Parking Garage located at 802 N Ashley Drive. Use the elevators at the southeast corner of the guilding, nearest to the Glazer Children’s Museum, for easy access to the ramp and sidewalk. This parking location will help individuals with mobility concerns avoid crossing the railroad tracks at W Gasparilla Plaza.

The William F. Poe Parking Garage offers 17 ADA-accessible parking spaces distributed among all five floors. The garage vehicle height limit of 7 ft. is an appropriate height for most van accessibility.

For additional parking information, visit the Plan Your Visit page.

Wheelchairs

We offer complimentary wheelchairs for visitor use on a first-come, first-served basis. Please speak with a Visitor Experience Representative at one of the Welcome Desks upon arrival.

Elevators and Accessible Routes

All exhibition galleries, classrooms, event spaces, restrooms, and visitor amenities are accessible by elevators and mobility-friendly pathways.

The Museum offers comfortable seating throughout gallery spaces and public areas to support visitors who may need opportunities to rest during their visit. Additionally, lightweight, portable chairs are available in the gallery spaces for any visitor who would like to sit and observe the artwork at their own pace.

Service Animals

Service dogs trained to perform tasks for individuals with disabilities are welcome throughout the Museum in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). We do not allow Emotional Support Animals (ESAs) inside the Museum.

If you are visiting with a service dog, you can use the two public dog parks for small and large dogs located across Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park from the Tampa Museum of Art. These spaces offer opportunities for exercise, relief breaks, and relaxation before or after your visit.

We have special hours for those looking to check out the museum with low sensory stimuli and less noise. The last Sunday of each month we open early for Art on the Spectrum.

We are partnered with CARD USF to provide headphones, sunglasses, and sensory toys for visitor use. Just ask the desk attendant for assistance and use. We are also funded through the Autism License Plate Fund and the Autism Services Grants Council.

Temperatures may vary between rooms in the museum. You may want to bring a light sweater. 

We have a projection-based exhibition room that we mark on the map for those guests with light sensitivities.