We strive to make the Folklife Festival an accessible and inclusive environment for visitors of all abilities.
Accessible seating is available at all performance venues. A limited number of wheelchairs and folding-cane chairs are available for loan at the Volunteer Tent.
Service animals are welcome, and water stations are available throughout the site.
American Sign Language interpreters and real-time captioning services are available for selected performances and presentations. Additional ASL interpreting services may be requested and provided as available. Visit the Volunteer Tent for more information.
All performance venues are equipped with assistive listening systems. Receivers may be obtained from a Festival volunteer or staff member at each venue.
Sighted-guide and verbal-description services are available upon request for visitors who are blind or low-vision.
Large-print and Braille schedules and brochures are available at the Information Booths or Volunteer Tent. Large-print and Braille menus are available at the concession stands.
On Saturday, July 8, at 10 a.m., we will host “Morning at the Mall” for individuals with autism, sensory sensitivities, or other cognitive disabilities that may benefit from a more relaxed and supported environment, as well as the provision of pre-visit materials. Call 202.633.2921 or email access@si.edu for more information.
Information regarding these and additional accessibility services will be updated here throughout the Festival.
To request any other access services not mentioned above, please call 202.633.2921 or email access@si.edu.
