Explore Chicago’s Vibrant Art Scene with the Art + Access Virtual Experience
Difficulty
easy
Duration
1–2 hours
Fitness Level
No physical fitness required; suitable for all ages and abilities.
Overview
Discover Chicago’s rich art culture without leaving home through the Art + Access Virtual Experience. Connect with local artists, curators, and exclusive exhibits in this interactive digital tour.
Art + Access Virtual Experience
1 hour • Grades 2 - 12 and Transition Programs
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About This Adventure
Experience a unique, sensory-rich museum tour designed to meet the diverse social-emotional needs of students. Engage with artworks through tailored strategies, including multi-sensory explorations and verbal descriptions, ensuring every learner can connect and respond meaningfully. This inclusive program fosters creativity and understanding in a supportive environment.
An experience tailored to meet the social-emotional needs in inclusive, integrated co-teaching, or self-contained classrooms
Duration
1 Hour
About
Learners use their senses to explore and respond to objects from across the museum’s vast collection. Students engage with 2 artworks using a range of strategies that best support your classroom.
A Tailored, Inclusive Experience
This tour is tailored to meet the social-emotional needs of students in inclusive, integrated co-teaching (ICT), or self-contained classrooms. We are able to support multi-sensory explorations for students with sensory processing disorders, verbal description tours for students who are blind or have low vision, and incorporate touch objects and visual communication tools to support all learners.
More info
1 adult is required per program; up to 1 adult per student in Inclusive Teaching and Self-Contained Classrooms
Adventure Tips
Stable internet connection
Ensure a reliable high-speed internet connection to fully enjoy the live streams and interactive features of the virtual experience.
Use headphones
For the best audio clarity during conversations with artists and curators, use quality headphones.
Choose a distraction-free space
Find a quiet area where you can focus and immerse yourself without interruptions.
Test your device beforehand
Check your laptop, tablet, or smartphone compatibility and browser settings before the experience.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Urban peregrine falcons
- Common city bird species
History
Chicago's art scene blossomed after the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition, influencing a century of cultural growth.
Conservation
The experience promotes sustainable tourism by allowing art engagement without travel-related carbon emissions.
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Adventure Hotspots in Chicago
Frequently Asked Questions
Recommended Gear
Good quality headphones
Enhances audio clarity for live discussions and presentations.
High-speed internet
Ensures smooth streaming and interaction without buffering.
Comfortable seating
Allows you to enjoy the experience comfortably during the session.
Computer, tablet, or smartphone
Necessary for accessing the virtual experience platform and content.