André Derain. (French, 1880-1954). London Bridge. London, winter 1906. Oil on canvas, 26 x 39" (66 x 99.1 cm). Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Zadok. © 2009 Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York/ADAGP, Paris

…and make memories.

Programs are scheduled once a month on Tuesdays, from 2:30-4:00 p.m.

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Please join us for The Museum of Modern Art’s program for individuals with Alzheimer’s and their family members or care partners. Meet Me at MoMA provides a forum for dialogue through looking at art. Specially trained museum educators highlight themes, artists, or exhibitions during an interactive program in the Museum’s galleries.

MoMA is located at 11 West 53rd Street between 5th and 6th Avenues. Please enter at the Film and Media entrance east of the main MoMA entrance under the curved silver canopy.

This program is free of charge. Space is limited and preregistration is required. For more information or to register, please call Access Programs at 212-408-6347.

The MoMA Alzheimer’s Project: Making Art Accessible to People with Dementia is a nationwide initiative that builds on the success of MoMA's long history of serving people with disabilities and special needs. As the Museum is committed to enabling all visitors to experience its unparalleled collection of modern and contemporary art, MoMA offers a variety of Access Programs that annually serve over 10,000 individuals with physical, developmental, emotional or learning disabilities, and those who are blind, partially sighted, deaf or hard of hearing, as well as senior citizens. From 2003-2006, MoMA, along with staff from Artists for Alzheimer's, a project sponsored by the Hearthstone Alzheimer's Family Foundation, began focused interviews with people with Alzheimer's, and pilot programs with groups from Hearthstone.

After this initial phase, MoMA independently expanded and deepened its research and program development. This included workshops for lecturers focusing on gallery teaching strategies and best practice, artwork selection, and audience appropriate activities. Educators also receive bi-annual training from professionals from the New York City Alzheimer's Association and Mount Sinai School of Medicine. In January 2006, MoMA launched "Meet Me at MoMA" programs for individuals with Alzheimer's and their family members or care partners as well as groups from support networks and assisted living facilities.

MoMA educators have learned that the act of looking at art can be a rich and satisfying experience for people without full access to their memory, thus providing relaxation and pleasure for those who live with Alzheimer's and their caregivers. Studies show that Alzheimer's disease has a major impact on those who help care for an affected individual.

Access Programs are made possible by a lead grant from the Stavros S. Niarchos Foundation. Additional support is provided by the Rita J. and Stanley H. Kaplan Family Foundation, Inc., The New York Times Company Foundation, Allene Reuss Memorial Trust, an anonymous donor, Renate, Hans & Maria Hofmann Trust, Charles Henry Leach II Foundation, Helen Bader Foundation, The Fan Fox and Leslie R. Samuels Foundation, Ambac Financial Group, Ducommun and Gross Family Foundation, and The Dunlevy Milbank Foundation, Inc.

The MoMA Alzheimer’s Project: Making Art Accessible to People with Dementia is made possible by