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Founded on Principle
Since the National Deaf Life Museum’s founding by Dr. Jane Norman, Ph.D. (1939-2020), the National Deaf Life Museum has been dedicated to creating high-quality programming, advocating the open exchange of ideas, providing leadership in the presentation of deaf history, and being a scholarly resource to our visitors.
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Explore our selection of permanent and rotating exhibitions that will leave you informed and inspired by the Deaf community’s culture, heritage, and language.
Current Exhibits
History Through Deaf Eyes
Deaf Museums and Exhibitions
Explore our directory of Deaf Museums and Exhibits. Find a Deaf Museum near you, plan a visit, or browse online exhibitions to get the most out of the incredible resources at your disposal.
Learn More
Deaf Historical Resources
With a history spanning more than 150 years, we’ve got a lot of ground to cover. Discover Gallaudet’s rich historical resources in addition to the research organizations, and historical collections that have helped promote and sustain accessibility to Deaf History.
Learn More
Schuchman Center
The Schuchman Deaf Documentary Center offers a unique look into the deaf experience through film, photography, and narrative writing. Through these creative mediums, prepare to see the deaf experience as you’ve never seen it before.
Visit
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Apr 20, 2026
Global human rights leader Yohei Sasakawa and Emmy-nominated filmmaker Nyle DiMarco to deliver Gallaudet University Commencement addresses, receive honorary degrees
Apr 17, 2026
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Changing the world
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Center of Deaf Health Excellence
Schuchman Deaf Documentary Center
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M.A. in Counseling: School Counseling
M.A. in Deaf Education
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M.A. in International Development
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M.A. in Interpretation: Interpreting Research
M.A. in Linguistics
M.A. in Secondary Education and Deaf Education
M.A. in Sign Language Education
M.S. in Accessible Human-Centered Computing and Policy
M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology
Master of Public Administration
Master of Social Work (MSW)
Doctorate
Au.D. in Audiology
Ed.D. in Transformational Leadership and Administration in Deaf Education
Ph.D. in Accessible Human-Centered Computing and Policy
Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology
Ph.D. in Critical Studies in the Education of Deaf Learners
Ph.D. in Hearing, Speech, and Language Sciences
Ph.D. in Linguistics
Ph.D. in Translation and Interpreting Studies
Ph.D. Program in Educational Neuroscience (PEN)
Psy.D. in School Psychology
Associate
A.A. in Pre-Translation
Certificates
Certificate in Educating Deaf Students with Disabilities
Certificate in American Sign Language and English Bilingual Early Childhood Deaf Education: Birth to 5
Certificate in Early Intervention Studies
Certificate in Sexuality and Gender Studies
Online Degree Programs
B.A. in Communication Studies for Online Degree Completion Program
B.A. in Deaf Studies for Online Degree Completion Program
B.A. in English for Online Degree Completion Program
B.A. in Psychology for Online Degree Completion Program
B.S. in Accounting for Online Degree Completion Program
B.S. in Business Administration for Online Degree Completion Program
M.A. in Elementary Education and Deaf Education
M.A. in Secondary Education and Deaf Education
Master of Public Administration
Master of Social Work (MSW)
ODCP Minor in Communication Studies
ODCP Minor in Deaf Studies
ODCP Minor in Psychology
ODCP Minor in Writing
University Capstone Honors for Online Degree Completion Program
Museum
The Deaf Experience on Display
Plan Your Visit
Explore our exhibits
Tour Of The Museum
Learn deaf culture through world-class exhibits and programming.
Founded on Principle
Since the National Deaf Life Museum’s founding by Dr. Jane Norman, Ph.D. (1939-2020), the National Deaf Life Museum has been dedicated to creating high-quality programming, advocating the open exchange of ideas, providing leadership in the presentation of deaf history, and being a scholarly resource to our visitors.
Sign up for our newsletter
Our Exhibitions
Explore our selection of permanent and rotating exhibitions that will leave you informed and inspired by the Deaf community’s culture, heritage, and language.
Current Exhibits
History Through Deaf Eyes
Deaf Museums and Exhibitions
Explore our directory of Deaf Museums and Exhibits. Find a Deaf Museum near you, plan a visit, or browse online exhibitions to get the most out of the incredible resources at your disposal.
Learn More
Deaf Historical Resources
With a history spanning more than 150 years, we’ve got a lot of ground to cover. Discover Gallaudet’s rich historical resources in addition to the research organizations, and historical collections that have helped promote and sustain accessibility to Deaf History.
Learn More
Schuchman Center
The Schuchman Deaf Documentary Center offers a unique look into the deaf experience through film, photography, and narrative writing. Through these creative mediums, prepare to see the deaf experience as you’ve never seen it before.
Visit
Get Involved
Become A Friend
Stay Connected
Become A Friend
The National Deaf Life Museum is able to continue operations through the generous donations of our donors.
Consider becoming a Friend of the Museum today to ensure our mission can not only continue, but grow each year with bigger, impactful exhibits.
Donate Online
Donate By Check
Be a Friend of the Museum
Stay Connected
Stay updated on current affairs in our community. Read our bi-annual Newsletter, watch us on Museum Media, or follow us on Social Media.
Subscribe to our Newsletter
Museum Media
Visit our Museum
Plan Your Visit
Maguire Welcome Center
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At a Glance
Quick Facts
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Consumer Information
Our 10-Year Vision: The Gallaudet Promise
Annual Report of Achievements (ARA)
The Signing Ecosystem
Not Your Average University
Our Community
Directory
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Workday
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Visit Gallaudet
Explore Our Campus
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Welcome Center
National Deaf Life Museum
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Gallaudet University Press
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Registrar’s Office
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University Communications
Clerc Center
English Language Institute
Gallaudet University, chartered in 1864, is a private university for deaf and hard of hearing students.
Copyright © 2026 Gallaudet University. All rights reserved.
Accessibility
Anti-Discrimination Statement
Cookie Consent Notice
Privacy Policy
File a Report
Sitemap
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