Please Touch – an exhibit for the blind and visually impaired
Exhibition
20 May / 12:00
Where:
- Historical Museum of BiH
- Zmaja od Bosne 5
- +387 33 226 098
- histmuz@bih.net.ba
- www.muzej.ba
Nova Akropola and the Historical Museum of BiH have prepared an exhibit, Please Touch, for the blind and visually impaired in preparation for International Museum Day (May 20).
The exhibit will open at 12:00 p.m. and consists of smaller replicas of famous and lesser known pieces from archeological collections in BiH and around the world.
The display, which is suitable for individuals who are blind or visually impaired, has been specially prepared and visitors will have an opportunity to experience the richness of cultural diversity by touching all of the items.
There will be 47 sculptures and reliefs representing Greek, Roman, Egyptian, Middle Eastern, Far Eastern, Pre-Colombian America cultures and the Italian renaissance. There will also be 25 pieces representing BiH’s cultural-historical heritage. All of the items on display will include information in Braille and large print.