When You Arrive

• The Main Entrance to the museum is from Collins Park
• The museum does not have a coatroom or ability to store large items. Please note that backpacks and any bags larger than 11 x 14 in. will not be permitted into the galleries. Upon your arrival, the front desk will gladly check any large bags, umbrellas and backpacks.
• Bicycles, roller blades, skateboards, and other person-powered vehicles can be enjoyed outside in Collins Park, but are not allowed inside the museum. If arriving by bike, there are bike racks to secure your equipment at the public library next to the museum, on 22nd Street and Liberty Avenue.
• We welcome children of all ages, but ask that visitors 12 years-old and under be supervised by an adult at all times.

Food & Beverage

• You are welcome to enjoy refreshments in the museum lobby, The Café, and the Lindemann Family Courtyard, but please note that no food or beverages are allowed in the galleries.
• Outside food and beverage are permitted inside the museum, but will not be allowed inside the galleries.
• Food and beverage are available for purchase at The Café. For a menu, please see below.

Coming from the Airport?

• Luggage of any kind is not permitted inside the building. Before you arrive, we encourage checking into your hotel and leaving your bags behind.

Protecting the Art

• Works of art can be incredibly fragile. In order to protect them, we ask that all guests not touch any work of art, frame, base, or protective covering, and maintain a distance of two feet from any artwork, unless directed otherwise.

Photography & Videography

• Photography and videography for non-commercial, personal use are allowed throughout the museum, unless otherwise directed by gallery signage or museum security.
• We can’t wait to see all of your amazing photos on social media, but if you see a “No Photography” sign or are directed by museum personnel to avoid photography of certain exhibitions, please help us respect these requests.
• If you are a member of the media and would like to request a press pass, please contact our Communications Manager, Julia Rudo, at [email protected].

Free Wifi

• The Bass offers free WiFi throughout the museum. If you have issues connecting, please see a Guest Services Associate for assistance.

Make your trip to The Bass a regular family affair with a variety of ways to explore contemporary art.

STROLLERS

To protect the art and to clear pathways throughout the exhibitions, strollers are not permitted inside the galleries. Please check with the front desk or a museum security guard about where you can park your stroller before entering a gallery.

CREATIVITY CENTER FAMILY ROOM

Drop-in anytime Friday through Sunday during your museum visit (September- May) for art-making activities, design challenges, books, and more.

EXPLORER KIT

Borrow a kit full of interactive visual aids from the front desk and help your child explore the museum on a more engaging level.

ACTIVITY GUIDES

Pick up a free art exploration guide from the front desk and take it with you through the related galleries with fun activities for your children to engage with works on view.

FAMILY DAYS

On the last Sunday of every month (excluding December) join us in the Creativity Center from 2-4 PM for Family Day, a free program that encourages conversation, exploration and experimentation through art activities for the whole family.

ART CLASSES

Stop by the Creativity Center or inquire at the front desk about a variety of weekly programs tailored for students, ages 2 through 18. Learn more (link to the Learn page).

TEEN BOARD

The latest addition to our volunteer opportunities aimed at bringing teens together to help plan events and activities for the community, open to students ages 13 through 18. For more information, please contact Lisa Quinn, [email protected], 305.673.7530.

Additional Tips

• Please note, children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult at all times when visiting the museum, unless taking part in a Creativity Center program.
• Absolutely no bicycles, tricycles, roller blades, skateboards, or mini scooters are permitted inside the museum.
• For any additional questions about visiting the museum with children or students, please contact our Education Department, [email protected] or 305.673.7530.

The Bass is fully accessible to visitors using mobility aids and those who need to avoid stairs. Accessible entrances and ramps are located on 22nd Street and on Park Avenue.

• A wheelchair is available free of charge on a first-come, first-served basis.
• All museum restrooms are wheelchair accessible.
• Service animals accompanying our visitors are welcome.
• Designated parking spaces, surrounding the museum and Collins Park,are available for visitors with Disabled Parking Permits.
• Informational materials are available in large print. Please inquire at the front desk for assistance.
• ASL interpretation is available upon request with at least 2 weeks’ notice. Please call 305.673.7530 or email [email protected] for assistance.

If you lose a personal item while visiting the museum, please notify a Guest Services Associate or contact the front desk at 305.673.7530, [email protected]. We’ll do everything we can to help you recover your items.