Accessibility

The MFA values accessibility and inclusiveness as we share art for the enjoyment of all in our community. All Museum facilities comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act. We offer a range of services and programs to ensure that everyone feels welcome and can fully experience the Museum. For more information on specific accommodations and resources available, see below.

WHEELCHAIRS

Free wheelchair rental is available in the lobby on a first-come, first-serve basis. Please let our visitor services staff know upon your arrival if you need assistance. To secure the use of a wheelchair prior to your visit, please call us (727) 896-2667 or send us a message.

RESTROOMS

The MFA has ADA-accessible men’s, women’s, and gender-neutral restrooms. Changing tables are available in select men’s, women’s, and gender-neutral restrooms.

ASL TOURS

ASL interpreted tours are available with at least 3 weeks’ advance notice. Additional fees may apply. Please contact visitor services at (727) 896-2667 or send us a message to schedule an ASL interpreted private tour.

 

COLOR ACCESSIBILITY

In partnership with EnChroma, the MFA offers visitors who are color blind or have low color vision the option to use specialty glasses as they explore the museum. These glasses are designed to enrich color vibrancy and allow all visitors to fully experience the dynamic art of the MFA collection. Check in with our Museum Experience team when you arrive to try out a pair during your visit.

THE FREE MFA MOBILE GUIDE ON BLOOMBERG CONNECTS

We’re thrilled to announce the launch of the MFA St. Pete’s digital guide on the Bloomberg Connects app!

Whether you're visiting in person or exploring from home, our new digital guide brings the Museum of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg, to your fingertips—for free.

What is Bloomberg Connects?

Bloomberg Connects is a free arts and culture app that offers access to museums, galleries, and cultural institutions around the world—all in one place. At the MFA, it’s your personal guide to our collections, exhibitions, and stories behind the art.

With rich multimedia content, including audio, video, and images, the app enhances your visit by offering deeper insight into the works on view and the people who shape them.

What You’ll Find in the App

Explore a variety of guided content created just for you, featuring video, audio, transcripts, and alt text for an accessible and enriching experience:

• Current Exhibitions – Go behind the scenes with exclusive audio and video featuring our curators, who walk you through highlights and insights from current shows.

• Permanent Collection Tours – Dive into our collection with engaging tours that showcase major works across time and cultures.

• Youth & Family Tours – Discover fun, interactive content designed for families and young visitors, created to spark curiosity and creativity.

• Themed Tours – Explore special topics through curated journeys on subjects like ancient civilizations, women artists, and Florida stories.

Accessibility for All

The MFA is committed to making art accessible to everyone. Our Bloomberg Connects guide includes:

• Alt text for all images to support visitors who are blind or have low vision

• Audio descriptions of selected artworks and exhibitions

• Written transcripts for all audio and video content

• Captions on all videos for visitors who are deaf or hard of hearing

• A design optimized for screen readers and assistive technologies

Whether you rely on screen readers, prefer visual descriptions, or need written transcripts, the app ensures an inclusive and accessible experience for all visitors.

Scan the QR Code to Access Our Digital Guide on Bloomberg Connects — or Click Here

AUTISM AND RELATED DISABILITIES

The MFA is proud to work with USF’s Center for Autism and Related Disabilities as one of their Autism Friendly businesses in Tampa Bay. Through this partnership, the MFA has sensory objects available for any visitor who may need them, including noise-canceling headphones and fidgets. Download our Sensory Guide to the MFA: My Trip to the MFA ahead of your visit. In this guide, you will learn about the general experience of visiting the MFA with sensory differences and how we can accommodate you and your loved ones’ needs.

Founded in 2008, USF CARD provides assistance at no cost to those with Autism or related disabilities. Their comprehensive list of “Autism Friendly Businesses can be found here.

The MFA Membership and Sculpture Gardens are designated quiet spaces for anyone in need of a break during their visit. For families with children with sensory sensitivities, we offer a Sensory Saturday program each month during which audio components in the galleries are turned down or muted.

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For more information about accessibility, please contact our Museum Experience team at (727) 896-2667 or send us a message.