Accessibility

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Free WiFi at all locations

Personal Attendants of visitors with disabilities are admitted free of charge (limited to one attendant per visitor)

Service Dogs (with identification) are welcome at all locations

VISITORS WHO ARE BLIND OR PARTIALLY SIGHTED

Audio Tour
We have a free audio smartphone tour of the Chihuly Collection and the Morean Glass Studio. Request directions or assistance to pull up the audio tour with Guest Services when you arrive.

VISITORS WITH LIMITED MOBILITY

Accessible Parking

We have accessible parking in front of the Chihuly Collection (spaces limited), and in the parking lot next to the Morean Arts Center. We also have accessible parking in front of our Glass Studio (spaces limited), and ample parking and ramp entry to our Morean Center for Clay. Please note: in the city of St. Petersburg all street parking is free with a handicapped parking permit, and time limits do not apply.

Button Operated Doors

The front doors of our 4 locations are accessible, with button operated front door entry.

Wheelchairs

A wheelchair is available at the front desk of the Chihuly Collection on a first come first served basis. Feel free to use the wheelchair to visit the Morean Arts Center and the Glass Studio across the street.

Restrooms

There are accessible bathrooms at all 4 of our locations.

VISITORS WHO ARE DEAF OR WITH HEARING LOSS

Text Tour

A Text Tour is available for all four of our locations and can be accessed through your smart phone. Request directions or assistance to pull up the text tour with Guest Services when you arrive.

Film

Closed Captioned film at the Chihuly Collection (when running, currently closed for COVID-19 restrictions)

VISITORS WITH CHILDREN ON THE AUTISM SPECTRUM

We have a social narrative for the Chihuly Collection to share with your child available to download CLICK HERE and there is a distract pack available at the front desk.

Specialized Programs

FOR VISITORS WHO ARE BLIND OR PARTIALLY SIGHTED

Touch Tours

Experience a guided tour of the Chihuly Collection with specific 3-D reproductions, interpreted, and available objects pertaining to the works on display in the galleries. Tours are available for up to 10 people.

What you’ll experience:

3-D objects including glass parts for large scale installations, glass objects created to have similar textures and forms to objects on display, and materials used to teach how glass is made and color is used.

WORKSHOPS FOR VISITORS WITH INTELECTUAL DISABILITIES, DEMENTIA, AND PARKINSON’S DISEASE

Memory Mornings Caregivers, family members, and friends with Alzheimer’s or Dementia can register for specific dates to view a work of art from the Chihuly Collection and have a relaxed discussion about the work. LEARN MORE HERE

PROGRAMS FOR VETERANS

Art of Valor In the spring of 2018, the Morean Arts Center began a community-based arts program with James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital (JAHVH), one of several clinical sites for Creative Forces: NEA Military Healing Arts Network. We offer both glass blowing and photography classes at this time, free of charge. LEARN MORE HERE

SMALL GROUP TOURS

Groups of up to 8 people can enjoy access to the entire Chihuly Collection in a private docent guided tour. LEARN MORE HERE

Contact Us

Morean Arts Center/Glass Studio:
719 Central Avenue

Chihuly Collection:
720 Central Avenue

Morean Center for Clay:
420 22nd Street South

727-822-7872

Morean Arts Center:
Mon-Sat: 10am-5pm, Sun: Closed

Chihuly Collection:
Mon-Sat: 10am-5pm, Sun: 12-5pm

Morean Glass Studio:
Mon-Sat: 10am-5pm, Sun: 12-5pm

Morean Center for Clay:
Wed-Sat: 10am-5pm, Sun, Mon, Tue: Closed

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