Recognizing the diversity of the general public’s abilities and needs, we offer services to ensure the museum and its collections are accessible to all. Please contact the Visitor Services team at 512.471.5482 or visitors@blantonmuseum.org for more information. If a specific accommodation is required, please call at least 5 business days prior to your visit.
Located on the west side of the building, the main entrance of the Blanton is wheelchair accessible. Visitors are welcome to drop off guests at the corner of Brazos Street and Jester Circle. Visitors arriving from The University of Texas Campus may access The Blanton in front of the Jester Center on Speedway.
An accessible drop-off ramp is located close to the museum’s front entrance on the north side of the building. To get to the drop-off from Brazos Street turn left onto Jester Circle. The accessible drop-off is on the left. Please call the Visitor Services Desk at 512.471.5482 if you need assistance dropping off a visitor.
Accessible and convenient parking is located in the Brazos Garage next door to the museum. The Brazos Garage has a number of accessible parking spaces beginning on the 3rd floor near the elevators. After parking, just follow the signs and sidewalk to the museum front door. The Brazos Garage can also accommodate vans. The Blanton is happy to help facilitate your arrival; please call the Visitor Services Desk at 512.471.5482 for assistance.
All public areas of the museum are wheelchair accessible, including the galleries, the Museum Shop, the Blanton Cafe, elevators, and restroom facilities.
The main entrance is also wheelchair accessible. Wheelchairs are available in the main lobby on a first-come, first-served basis. The museum has a spacious elevator to provide access to the second floor. Gallery Assistants are stationed throughout the galleries for assistance. Standard telephones are available in case of emergency.
Sign-language interpretation can be scheduled for all programs and tours. Please contact the museum at least five business days in advance to request an interpreter accommodation.
We believe that our web site meets or exceeds the UT Web Accessibility Policy. If you are a person with a disability and have trouble using our web site, please send us an email at webmaster@blantonmuseum.org.
For more information about the Blanton’s accessibility, please contact the Visitor Services Office at 512.232.7736 or visitors@blantonmuseum.org.
