BSL Tour: John McNeill Whistler

Created by Tate Gallery

Join us for a tour in British Sign language of the James McNeill Whistler exhibition with BSL guide John Wilson.

Experience the captivating world of rule-breaking American artist James McNeill Whistler. This retrospective – the first major European exhibition of Whistler’s work in 30 years – brings together the artist’s world-famous paintings alongside rarely, or never seen, works. It includes exquisite portraits, drawings, prints, and designs, from as early as his teens in St. Petersburg to the enigmatic late self-portraits.

This tour will be given in British Sign Language and is exclusively for Deaf sign language users.

The tour will start at 12.00 and last for one hour.

You can also book a place via phone on 020 7887 8888 between 10.00 – 17.00 daily.

If you have any questions about the tours please email us at accessbooking@tate.org.uk.

Event details

When: Thu 6 Aug 2026, 12:00 pm

Format: In-person

Venue:
Tate Britain
Millbank
London SW1P 4RG
England

Cost: Free

Access & inclusion

This event is BSL only.

More access info

Tate Britain's step-free entrance is on Atterbury Street. It has automatic sliding doors and there is a ramp down to the entrance with central handrails.

The Exhibition is on the Lower floor of the gallery.

Accessible, standard and Changing Places toilets are located on the Lower floor.

To help plan your visit to Tate Britain, have a look at our visual story. It includes photographs and information about what you can expect from a visit to the gallery.

For more information before your visit:

Email hello@tate.org.uk

Call +44 (0)20 7887 8888 (daily 10.00–17.00)

Organiser

Tate Gallery

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