Visitors in the Plastic Entanglements exhibition

Accessibility

We are committed to making sure that all visitors have a positive and comfortable experience at SCMA. We want everyone to have an equal opportunity to connect to art, ideas and each other.

Our building

There is a drop-off area in front of the museum for visitors with disabilities
A roughly 50-foot-long ramp at the entrance and elevators in the building provide full wheelchair access to museum spaces
There is a power-assist door at the entrance. Museum staff can assist with other doors
Manual wheelchairs and a motorized wheelchair are available. Because we have a limited supply, we encourage you to let us know in advance that you will need a wheelchair by calling 413-585-2774
Folding stools are available in all galleries
Service animals are welcome

Visitor materials

Sign language interpretation is available with advance notice. Please email artmuseum@smith.edu. SCMA Visitor Guide + Floor Plan available in the lobby

For visitors with kids

Baby-changing stations are on the second floor
A stroller is available at the front desk
We ask that you leave hard-frame baby carriers in the coatroom

Accessible parking

There is a drop-off area and one accessible parking space in front of the museum. A 50-foot ramp at about a 30-degree incline leads to the museum entrance.

Additional parking for visitors with disabilities is available at College Hall (at 17 Elm Street, 320 feet from the museum) and in the Unity Lot or the Alumnae House Lot off of Bedford Terrace (about 500 feet from the museum). If you have an accessible parking placard, you may park in any accessible space or white-lined space on campus.

If you qualify to park in accessible spaces but do not have a placard, you can get a temporary pass by visiting Smith Disability Services or calling 413-585-2071.

Interactive map of Smith College with accessibility information

Our website

We are committed to making the SCMA website as accessible and easy to use as possible for all visitors. Our website is fully compliant with the accessibility standards of WCAG 2.0 Level AA for web-based technology. If you encounter issues with any of our webpages, please email us at scmawebsite@smith.edu.