Photo: Virginia Harold.
Photo: Virginia Harold.

Accessibility

CAM and its staff are committed to making the Museum accessible to visitors with disabilities and ensuring all feel welcome at CAM. Should a guest need assistance or accommodations, or would like to make a recommendation, please contact info@camstl.org or 314-535-4660.

Free Admission

Admission to CAM is always free and nearly all public programs are offered free of charge. Tickets are not required for entry.

Getting Here

By Car:
CAM does not have designated parking. Free and hourly street parking is available on both Spring Street and Washington Boulevard near the museum. One accessible parking space is located on the SE corner of Washington and Spring. Visitors may also take advantage of numerous parking lots and garages in the Grand Center Arts District, including the secure Fox Theatre parking garage located at 3637 Washington Boulevard. Evening rates are generally $10 – $20. Taxis and rideshares can be directed to the museum entrance at 3750 Washington Boulevard.

Walking/Bike:
Visitors may reach CAM via Spring Street or Washington Boulevard via the nearby Olive and N Grand Bike paths. A map of St. Louis bicycle lanes is available here. Bike racks are available to visitors at CAM’s entrance.

Public Transit:
Take MetroBus #10 to Lindell/Spring Street, #97 to Enright/Spring Street, #70 to Grand/Lindell. The Grand MetroLink Station is 2 blocks from the Grand Arts District. Additional instructions from a guest’s location can be found on Google Maps or the Metro webpage. For visitors using public transit in need of accommodations, refer to the Metro Accessibility Guide.

Wheelchair Access

CAM’s ramped entryway is fully ADA compliant and accessible by wheelchair with a power assist door. All galleries and facilities are accessible by elevator and by ramp. A wheelchair is available free of charge with a reservation or on a first-come, first-served basis. Contact info@camstl.org to make a wheelchair reservation.

One accessible parking space is located in front of the museum on the SE corner of Washington Boulevard and Spring Street.

Audio and Visual Aids

Audio tours for exhibitions are available on the website and can be accessed using a mobile device over free wifi at CAM. Hear from artists and curators about the exhibitions on view and particular artworks. Headphones are available and will be sanitized with each use, but we ask visitors to use their own headphones if possible.

EnChroma glasses for adults and children with color-blindness or color vision deficiency are available for individual visits and tours.

Visual description tours are available upon request through tours@camstl.org.

When possible, closed captioning is available for videos in CAM exhibitions. Programs and special events held on the Zoom platform are auto-captioned through the platform.

Families

Families of all ages are always welcome at CAM. Visitors can find free activity cards at the front desk for enriching activities related to current exhibitions. The museum offers a Play Space upstairs which is ideal for visitors aged 8 years or younger with children’s books and toys.

Popular programs include Play Dates which are held on the second Saturday of each month, and Family Days during the summer and fall. Visit our Youth + Family page for more information, and view our Calendar for a list of all upcoming events at CAM.

Although CAM does not have a designated sensory space or breastfeeding area, staff are mindful of public nursing rights and will direct mothers to quiet areas for seating upon request.

Changing stations for children are available in CAM restrooms.

Photography

Visitor photos are encouraged, but flash photography is not permitted at CAM. For information about photo shoot rentals, visit our Event Rentals page.

Recorded programs are available at camstl.org/video.

Service Animals

Service animals as defined by the ADA (trained to do work or perform tasks for the benefit of an individual with a disability) are welcome but must be kept on a leash at all times. This does not include emotional support animals or pets.

Safety

CAM makes all efforts to ensure a safe visitor experience. No firearms are permitted on the premises and CAM does not employ armed security guards.

Website

CAM strives to meet web accessibility standards. If you encounter an issue with a specific page, please contact info@camstl.org.