The Discovery Center offers a range of accessible tours and programming to make our space more welcoming and inclusive to our visitors. These tours are led by education staff trained in accessibility strategies including storytelling, visual descriptions of objects, providing tactile opportunities, and conversation-based approaches.
Accessible Tours & Programs FAQs
Visitors’ companions are welcome regardless of access needs.
Tour are designed for teens and adults.
Pre-register using the calendar below.
For questions about our space and programming see our FAQs.
Learn about our space and accessibility offerings on our accessibility page.
If you need accommodation outside of these scheduled tour hours, please email us at [email protected]. Our staff is trained to provide a variety of accommodations during regular open hours and will work with you to ensure you have what you need to enjoy the experience. We would also welcome your feedback on our programming and what we could do to improve.
Upcoming tours & programs
Stories You Can Feel: Tactile Tour
Saturday, March 29, 2025 | 10 – 11 am PST
Discovery Center
The tactile tour used objects that visitors can touch. Staff are trained in visual descriptions and have basic sighted guide training.
Low Sensory Input Morning
Saturday, April 12, 2025 | 10 – 11 am PST
Discovery Center
Low sensory input mornings take place during the first hour and a half that the Discovery Center is open on select Saturdays. The space is fully open to the public during these times. The Discovery Center is mostly lit by natural light through a bank of windows, but during these low sensory mornings, the gallery lighting is lowered, videos operate with captions, and the audio is turned off.
Signs for Innovation: An ASL Tour
Saturday, May 3, 2025 | 10 – 11 am PST
Discovery Center
The ASL tour will be led by a Discovery Center educator and interpreted in American Sign Language by a certified professional interpreter. Visitors are welcome to ask questions throughout the tour.
Reading on the Go: Live Captioned Tour
Saturday, May 17, 2025 | 10 – 11 am PST
Discovery Center
The live captioned tour will be led by a Discovery Center educator and transcribed in real time by a captioner. Visitors will be able to access the transcription via their own device or borrow one from the front desk.
