Archive – Museum Guide

„Healthy Museum“: This is demonstrated by a new research project at Danube University Krems.

We have reported several times that a museum visit is more than just cultural enjoyment and can actively contribute to health in old age.

Der Corvinusbecher aus dem Museum St. Peter an der Speer als Tastelement, daneben eine Tafel in Brailleschrift.

Accessibility and inclusion in regional museums: A look at Lower Austria

How can accessibility be implemented in a diverse museum landscape that is predominantly supported by voluntary work?

Ein Museumsbesucher ertastet ein Kunstwerk im Rahmen einer Führung.

August offers from the Künstlerhaus Association for people with visual impairments

As part of the exhibition „COMMON STORY. United Art Experience“, the Künstlerhaus Association offers two guided tours in August for people with visual impairments.

Eine vielfältige Gruppe von Grundschüler:innen verfolgt eine inklusive Tanzaufführung in einer Schulaula, bei der Tänzer:innen mit und ohne Behinderung das Publikum durch Bewegung und Geschichtenerzählen einbinden. © Infinite Flow Dance

Infinite Flow Dance from Los Angeles

This Zero Project Awardee demonstrates how inclusive dance and interactive education help young people to challenge stereotypes, appreciate disability as an enrichment, and build more open school communities.

Eine Gruppe von Darstellenden und Gemeindemitgliedern nimmt an einer Forumtheater-Aufführung im Norden Ugandas teil und lädt das Publikum ein, Teil der Geschichte zu werden und Lösungen für die Herausforderungen von Menschen mit Behinderungen zu erarbeiten. © Northern Uganda Hip Hop Culture

A forum theatre in Uganda creates healing, inclusion and dialogue

This Zero Project Awardee demonstrates how participatory theatre empowers people with and without disabilities to address discrimination, heal trauma, and build stronger, more inclusive communities.

The US Olympic & Paralympic Museum – a world leader in accessibility

The US Olympic & Paralympic Museum in Colorado Springs, USA, is considered a global model for accessible design and assistive technologies and is regarded as one of the most accessible museums in the world.

The Museo Tiflologico – A unique museum in Madrid

Anyone traveling to Madrid should visit the Museo Tiflogológico, a unique experience, even for people without disabilities. It was specifically designed for blind and visually impaired people.

© Museo Tattile Statale Omero Archive, Foto Maurizio Bolognini

Italy – the origin of touch museums

The invention of tactile reliefs and objects dates back to sculpture in Italy and the tradition of the Italian „Museo Tattile“, which is closely linked to the pioneering work for accessibility and inclusion from the mid-1980s onwards.

Accessible travel in Germany

In Germany, there is the label "Travel for all", the associated website lists accessible leisure and cultural activities, and you can specifically search for certified accommodations, museums and destinations that fit individual requirements.

Access City Award – Vienna was the last winner

Making tourist destinations accessible and inclusive is a concern not only for the cultural and tourism industry, but also for the EU.

Robert Adrian X, Houseman, © Dom Museum Wien

Everything in progress – Reading at the Cathedral Museum Vienna on the topic of inclusion in the workplace

The Dom Museum Wien and the Ohrenschmaus association jointly invite you to a reading on the topic of work on Thursday, July 2nd.

ImPulsTanz PublicMoves im MuseumsQuartier 2025, © yakoone

Accessibility at the ImPulsTanz Festival

It's almost that time again: From July 9th to August 9th, 2026, the ImPulsTanz Festival will take place, presenting a uniquely diverse program every summer with performances, workshops, research projects and musical acts.

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