Program Accessibility
Preservation Hall Foundation provides free specialized programs and resources to support and enhance the experience of all visitors, including those with disabilities, their peers and families.
Plan Your Visit
Venue Accessibility:
Preservation Hall is accessible through a primary entrance located at 726 Saint Peter St. on the ground floor. To enter inside the venue itself, there is a wheelchair ramp which can be requested from venue staff.
Accessible Seating:
Special seating options are available for persons with mobility issues, their companions and families. There are seating locations that are wheelchair-accessible, where patrons can remain in their wheelchairs or transfer to chairs. Preservation Hall has bench style seating to accommodate persons who wish to transfer from their wheelchairs.
For Patrons with Autism or Other Sensory Processing Disorders:
Preservation Hall and Preservation Hall Foundation understand that patrons with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Sensory Processing Disorders have unique and varying sensory needs and sensitivities, as may individuals with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, anxiety, and other sensory, social, and cognitive disabilities. With this in mind, noise-reducing headphones and disposable ear plugs are available for all performances. If you require a sensory-free space at any point during the performance, Preservation Hall staff can assist you.
Service Animals:
Trained guide dogs and service animals are always welcome in Preservation Hall.
Emergency Procedures:
In the event of an emergency evacuation, a trained member of the Preservation Hall staff will assist you.
Additional Resources
Virtual Tour:
A virtual tour of our facility can be viewed by clicking here.
Social Narrative: The Social Narrative provides an illustrated, step-by-step guide on what to expect during a visit to Preservation Hall. Use the Social Narrative to prepare for your visit and a change in routine. If you reserved a guided program or plan to attend a Kids in the Hall field trip or Community Concert, please email info@preshallfoundation.org.
Sensory Bags
Sensory bags are available to borrow from the Information Desk at no cost. Bags include noise-reduction headphones and fidgets to help ease sensory stimulation. Visual vocabularies and checklists, scavenger hunts and activity sheets are also available at the Information Desk. These resources are also available during all public programs. Use the online resources to help plan and prepare for your visit to the Museum.
ASL Interpretation:
Preservation Hall Foundation is able to arrange ASL-interpretation for its programs at no cost for programs with advanced notice. Please email info@preshallfoundation.org or call 504-309-2123 at least two weeks ahead of time.
Specialized Programming:
All specialized programs for school, community, and families include enhanced sensory opportunities and support social-emotional and arts education goals. Participants have the opportunity to practice their collaboration, self-regulation and other social skills in a unique, safe and supportive environment. For more information about our free specialized programs, please visit www.preshallfoundation.org/education.