Texas Tech University

Accessibility

The Museum wants everyone to have a pleasurable experience. If you have special needs, please contact (806) 742-2490.

All Museum galleries are accessible for wheelchair users. Wheelchairs are available if needed on a first-come, first-served basis.

There is a handicapped accessible entrance on the east side of the building. We recommend dropping off visitors with special needs at that entrance before parking in the north lot.

Sensory Equipment

The Museum now offers special sensory backpacks so that people who are diagnosed with Autism or other special sensory needs can enjoy the Museum in an atmosphere that sensory back packis comfortable for their specific sensory needs.

The new backpacks are available from the Museum's Education Division. Materials included in the backpacks are:

  • noise reducing headphones
  • weighted suspenders
  • sunglasses
  • fidget toys