Visitor Information

Personal (non-commercial*) photography and videography is permitted on the Museum’s first floor and in the gardens.

Still photography and smart phone video is also permitted in the Museum’s permanent collection galleries for private, non-commercial use only. We do not permit flash photography or video lighting at any time, nor selfie sticks, monopods or tripods.

Photography in special exhibitions is determined at the time of the exhibit. Please review on-site signs or check with a member of Museum staff for clarification on our photographic policy for these exhibitions.

*Commercial Photography + Drones
To request permission, and to arrange a date and time, for media & professional photography or for commercial use, please email PR@thedali.org

The Dalí Museum property is a no drone zone. Due to strong safety concerns and protection of our grounds, guests, and the building, drone flight or photography (or flight of unmanned, and/or remote controlled aircraft of any kind) originating from or flying over The Dalí Museum property, is strictly prohibited, except in collaboration with The Dalí Museum’s Marketing Department and with express written permission.

Our security staff use detection wands, bag checks, thermal scanning and metal detectors at the entrance to insure the safety of all guests.

ADA accessible Parking
The Museum offers 9 designated accessible parking spaces in the lot adjacent to the Museum, available on a first come, first served basis. Entrance to the parking lot is available off Dalí Blvd. A drop-off and loading zone is located adjacent to the parking lot and the Museum for visitors needing assistance.

The primary ADA accessible entrance to the Museum is located on the west side of the building, facing the parking area. Follow accessibility signage for entrance to the Museum. Ramps are available on the West side of the building from the accessibility drop-off/loading area marked in blue.

Visitors with Mobility Needs
The Museum offers a limited number of wheelchairs for public use within the building. Visitors wishing to use a courtesy wheelchair can make a request at the App/Information Station located at the base of the spiral stairway. The courtesy wheelchairs are available on a first come, first serve basis. Reservations for wheelchairs are not available at this time.

The Museum’s galleries and the Will Raymund Theater are manual and electric mobility device accessible. Accessible doors are available at both the main entrance to the Museum and the entrance to the Avant-garden.

Tours require light walking with periods of rest and are wheelchair accessible.

Visitors with Auditory Needs
Closed captioning is provided in the Will Raymund Theater for the Museum’s “An Unparalleled Collection” and “Surrealism: The Big Idea” films.

Free audio content can be accessed by downloading the Dalí Museum App. Audio descriptions of selected artworks are available within the app. A selection of these audio descriptions are available in five additional languages: French, German Portuguese, Russian, and Spanish. App tours are also available in a variety of sizes. Printed large print booklets of tours are also available at the App/Information Station located at the base of the spiral stairway.

The Museum also offers a limited supply of courtesy Induction Neck loops (standard 3.5mm connection) for use with personal hearing aids that have a t-coil switch, headphones, or adaptive devices.

American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation can be requested (727-623-4706) two weeks in advance of your visit. There is no charge for this service. To request an ASL interpreter, please submit this request form.

Visitors with Vision Needs
The Dalí Museum App interfaces with personal device Voice Over (iOS/Apple devices) and TalkBack (Android) verbal description capabilities.

Lighting in the galleries follows international standards for Museum Lighting lumens. Lighting may be dimmed in galleries that contain photographs or drawing to protect the art. Call the Museum for additional information on lighting for special exhibitions.

Full-Page Magnifiers are available upon request from the App/Info Station at the base of the circular stairway of the Museum. The magnifiers (8.5inches x 11inches) are available on a first come, first served basis.

Visitors with Cognitive Impairment Needs
Quite hours are offered at the Museum on Sundays from 10am until 12noon. No public tours are offered during this time. The Museum also offers the Dr. Allan and Mrs. Janet Root Contemplation Room for visitors.

An experience book is available online to plan your visit. View it here. 

Service Animals
The Dalí complies with all ADA requirements and accepts service animals* at the Museum as defined in the ADA 2019.
The Dalí does not permit Emotional Support Animals (ESA)** on site. Emotional Support Animals or Comfort Animals often used as part of a medical treatment plan as therapy animals, are not considered service animals under the ADA.
*Types of Service Dogs may include, but are not limited to:
Guide Dog
Mobility Aid Dog
Seizure Alert Dog
PTSD Dog
Hearing Alert Dog
Diabetes Alert Dog
Migraine Alert Dog
Narcolepsy Alert Dog
Seizure Response Dog
Psychiatric Service Dog

**Types of Emotional Support Animals may include, but are not limited to:
Companionship animals
Animals to relieve loneliness
Animals to help with depression
Animals to help with anxiety
Animals to help with certain phobias

The Building
Fully accessible public restrooms are located on the ground and top floors of the Museum. Private restrooms are also fully accessible on both floors.
The Avant-garden is accessible via automatic doors from Café Gala, the North Gate, and the South Gate ramp.

Service Animals* – The Dalí complies with all ADA requirements and accepts service animals in the museum as defined in the ADA 2010.

The Dalí does not permit Emotional Support Animals (ESA)** on site. Emotional Support Animals or Comfort Animals are often used as part of a medical treatment plan as therapy animals, are not considered service animals under the ADA.

*Types of Service Dogs may include, but are not limited to:
Guide Dog
Mobility Aid Dog
Seizure Alert Dog
PTSD Dog
Hearing Alert Dog
Diabetes Alert Dog
Migraine Alert Dog
Narcolepsy Alert Dog
Seizure Response Dog
Psychiatric Service Dog

**Types of Emotional Support Animals may include, but are not limited to:
Companionship animals
Animals to relieve loneliness
Animals to help with depression
Animals to help with anxiety
Animals to help with certain phobias

Please leave all backpacks and other large bags in your car or use our lockers near the front entrance.
(Please note: All bags on Museum property may be subject to security inspection.)

To ensure the safety of the collection, The Dalí does not allow visitors to bring the following items into the Museum:
– backpacks of any size including backpack-style purses
– luggage of any size, including small carry-ons
– umbrellas of any size
– roller-blades or skateboards
– bike helmets
– large child back carriers
Musical instruments are not permitted in the Museum (except those coming for sanctioned Museum events/performances).

The Dalí Museum is following the recommendations of government and health organization by practicing physical distancing within the building. To best accommodate these recommendations, we are not able to allow gathering or sketching in the galleries at this time.

If you have left something behind at the Museum, please call the Security Office at 727.623.4741, during regular hours of operation.

Standard-sized recreational vehicle (RV) parking is permitted in The Dalí Museum parking lot if the vehicle fits into a standard parking space (9-feet wide by 18-feet long) and does not impede other parked vehicles from any direction, which is determined at the discretion of Museum personnel.

Over-sized recreational vehicles: The Dalí parking lot has two (2) oversized parking spaces located in the northwest corner of the parking lot. A recreational vehicle may park in either of these spots, if available, on a first come first served basis at the discretion of Museum personnel. Visitors are not guaranteed that the oversized vehicle spots will be available at the time of their visit. The two parking spots are also used for motor coaches, school buses and limo parking.

Fees:
Standard-sized Recreational Vehicle (RV) $10
Over-sized Recreational Vehicle (RV) $20

Parking fees are charged for the time that the visitor is inside the Museum.

The garden is designed to promote quiet reflection and soulful contemplation.

For the safety of our visitors, roller-blades, bicycles and skateboards are prohibited in the garden. Hours subject to change without advanced notice.

Weapons are not permitted on Museum property and are subject to search by Security upon entrance. This also includes: knives, box cutters, and scissors.

Café Gala offers light Spanish-inspired fare during regular Museum hours*. The Café is located on the first floor of the Museum. Inside and outside garden seating is available. No reservations needed.

Food and drink (including bottled water) are not allowed in the Museum’s galleries.

*hours subject to change without advanced notice.

If you have questions about these policies, please contact Visitor Experience at 727.623.4706 during regular hours of operation, or email: VisitorExperience@TheDali.org

The Dalí follows international standards for gallery climate: 68-72° F (20-22° C), with approximately 50% humidity. Please plan your attire accordingly.