At PICA we recognise that we are situated within the unceded lands of the Whadjuk people of the Noongar Nation. We pay our respects and offer our gratitude to Elders past and present. We acknowledge all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and the importance of their care and continued connection to culture, community and Country.

Always was, always will be.

Galleries are open 12–5pm. Our exhibitions are always free.

Access Services

Increasing access to and participation in arts and culture is one of PICA’s central aims. PICA offers a range of services to meet peoples access needs. If you have any questions about access, please contact us at (08) 9228 6300 or info@pica.org.au for more information.

Accessible and Wheelchair Seating

PICA has two wheelchairs available for accessibility support. They are different sizes to accommodate different needs.

Audio Description 

Audio description is available for selected performances. 

Auslan Interpretation

Interpretation is provided for exhibition openings, public programs and selected performances. 

Braille Wayfinding 

Braille signage is in the lift and entrances to male, female and accessible toilets. 

Companion Cards

PICA accepts Companion Cards for all our performances.

When purchasing a ticket, we ask that cardholders contact us at (08) 9228 6300 or info@pica.org.au to provide their Companion Card number and expiry date. Our Box Office will then issue a complimentary ticket for their companion.

Guide & Assistance Dogs

We welcome guide and assistance dogs with full access rights.

Large Format Text 

Large text versions of all exhibition resources are available from the front desk.

Quiet Times & Low Sensory Sessions 

Low sensory sessions can be arranged upon request to provide a comfortable environment that supports children and adults with Autism and specific sensory needs.

Please contact us at (08) 9228 6300 or info@pica.org.au to discuss your needs.

Tactile Tours 

Tours are provided in partnership with DADAA during each exhibition season. 

Access Map

Explore the gallery layout using the PICA access map here.

Access Symbols 

These symbols communicate the accessibility of PICA’s venue including our, foyer, studio and gallery spaces. They help inform audiences with specific access needs about what they expect when visiting PICA to ensure everyone can participate in the arts.

Please look for these icons within the event pages throughout the site.


The Companion Card
Admits carers to shows as complimentary guests. Holders of this card are welcome to attend any performance presented by PICA. All companion card bookings must be made over the phone or in person at PICA.


Audio Description
PICA is partnering with DADAA to offer Audio Description services for selected exhibitions and performances through the Access All Arts program. Audio Description enhances live performance and visual art for people who are blind or vision impaired. An Audio Describer verbally describes the visual elements via a personal headset.


Assistive access
This symbol indicates that assistance from a Companion is likely necessary for wheelchair users to navigate a space.


50 eye
It may have music or sounds in the background. Open captions, scripts and descriptions are provided.


Wheelchair accessible
This indicates that the venue/location is accessible for people with limited mobility, including wheelchairs. If this symbol is not listed on an event, access may be limited, so please contact us for more information


Large print texts
Large print versions of texts accompanying exhibitions and performances are available from Front of House upon request.


Tactile Tours
PICA is proud to offer Tactile Tour for various exhibitions and events. Tactile Tours involve participants exploring the exhibition with a trained Guide as they journey through informed discussion, touch and sound. The Guide will offer verbal descriptions of the artworks during the tour to visitors who are vision impaired or blind.


75 eye
No music or sounds. Access to spoken word provided by open caption and/or script.


100 eye
No music or dialogue or all dialogue is open-captioned.


Auslan Interpreting
Auslan interpreting is provided at several of our PICA Programs.