Museo Diocesano di Brescia launches multisensory path for visually impaired
The "Tutto ha senso" initiative has been introduced by the Museo Diocesano di Brescia, designed specifically for blind and visually impaired individuals in collaboration with the Unione Italiana dei Ciechi e degli Ipovedenti. This multisensory experience incorporates tactile totems featuring Braille and QR codes to navigate collections spanning from the 12th to the 20th centuries, showcasing sculptures and illuminated manuscripts. The journey concludes in a multisensory room that engages various senses to explore "La Madonna col Bambino in gloria." Funded by the Famiglia Puma Trust, the program also offers educational workshops and "Concerti al buio" performed by blind musicians. Museum president Nicoletta Bontempi announced the project during the Bergamo-Brescia Capitale Italiana della Cultura 2023, with director Mauro Salvatore emphasizing its emotional aspect.
Key facts
- Museo Diocesano di Brescia is located in the monastery of San Giuseppe near Piazza della Loggia.
- The project 'Tutto ha senso' is a multisensory path for blind and visually impaired visitors.
- Developed in collaboration with Unione Italiana dei Ciechi e degli Ipovedenti.
- Features tactile totems with Braille and QR codes covering works from the 12th to 20th centuries.
- Includes a multisensory room for the painting by an unknown artist.
- Supported by Famiglia Puma Trust, a charity trust for blind inclusion.
- Includes 'Concerti al buio' performed by blind or visually impaired musicians.
- Launched during Bergamo-Brescia Capitale Italiana della Cultura 2023.
Entities
Institutions
- Museo Diocesano di Brescia
- Fondazione Museo Diocesano
- Unione Italiana dei Ciechi e degli Ipovedenti
- Famiglia Puma Trust
- Artribune
Locations
- Brescia
- Italy
- Piazza della Loggia
- Bergamo