The Museum of Disability History at The Viscardi Center is a one-of-a-kind cultural institution bringing together art and artifacts that present the history, way of life, and identity of a vibrant disability community. Its collection is made up of over 8,000 artifacts, documents, books and photographic images that chronicle the story of the disability rights movement from its origin through modern-day.
The brand-new 4,500 square foot museum space, built within the Kornreich Institute for Disability Studies, opened its doors in February 2026.
Upon entering, visitors are quickly greeted by the story of Dr. Henry Viscardi, Jr., and his influential role in disability history. Throughout the museum, thought provoking and interactive exhibits chronicle the disability rights movement and celebrate the achievements and contributions of people with disabilities from the U.S. and international disability communities.
The museum welcomes individuals, school and community groups, and businesses to learn, reflect, and engage with disability history.
It offers:
• School Field Trips and Educational Resources
• Group Tours
• Traveling Exhibits
• Venue Rentals
• Educational Workshops for Businesses/Organizations
• Sponsorship Opportunities
The museum is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible experience for all visitors. The entire space is wheelchair accessible. Tools are available to assist low vision and blind visitors, as well as deaf individuals and those with hearing loss. These include captioned video content, assistive listening devices, and audio descriptions via Bloomberg Connects. Sensory bags are available and trained service animals are welcome.
This timelapse video captures the journey from vision to final details of building a museum designed to educate and inspire generations.
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