Service Animals
Service Animals
Swiss Institute welcomes guide dogs and other trained service animals in the galleries and to all events.
Accessibility: Swiss Institute Building
Building Access
Swiss Institute is committed to ensuring accessibility for all visitors.
If you have any specific questions regarding physical access or accommodation, please write to info@swissinstitute.net (with "Access Request" as the subject line) or call us at (212) 925-2035.
The nearest subway stations with elevator access are 14 St–Union Square (L/N/Q/R/W) and Broadway–Lafayette St (B/D/F/M/6).
SI is fully accessible via our ADA compliant entrance at 38 St Marks Pl. SI is accessible by elevator on all floors.
Exhibition Programs and Materials
Large print exhibition materials are available upon request at the front desk.
SI Library
SI's library is open to the public and equipped with free wifi and books that visitors are welcome to read through on site. Due to programming, the library may be closed during open gallery hours. Please call us if you have questions about the library's availability.
Restrooms/WCs
SI offers gender-neutral bathrooms with wheelchair access on the Lower Level and 2nd Floor.
Our Policies
Photography and Video
Photography and Video
SI permits non-flash, personal-use photography inside the galleries, provided it does not disrupt others or involve tripods, selfie sticks, or camera extension poles. Handheld cameras and phones are allowed, but flash and professional equipment are prohibited, and restrictions may apply to certain special exhibits.
Food and Drink
Food and Drink
Food and drinks are not permitted in the galleries.
Storage Check for Large Items
Storage Check for Large Items
Scooters, skateboards, and personal items larger than 16 x 17 x 8 inches are not permitted in the galleries but can be stored at the reception desk. There is no coat room.