Kaunas (Lithuania)

Kaunas Museum for the Blind

At the Museum of the History of the Blind in Lithuania, visitors are invited to examine works created by visually-impaired and blind folk artists, the audio equipment used for reading publications, touch-based models for the blind, samples of products made by companies staffed by the blind, and literary works written by blind authors. Most of the exhibits can be not only viewed, but also touched.
Exhibition view
Museum & Church outside view

Access preferences

Collection (General)

The Museum’s collection consists of authentic documents, publications, samples of items produced by companies staffed by the blind, teaching and compensatory tools for the blind, handmade works, photographs, negatives, video and audio compact discs, personal possessions of the blind, and models of the Vilnius Cathedral and the Palace of the Grand Dukes of Lithuania.

Exhibitions (Tactile Experiences)

Works by blind and visually-impaired folk artists
Collection of equipment for reading audio publications
Touch-based models
Tools for sight-related technical support
Samples of products made by companies staffed by the blind
Literary works by blind authors

Wheelchair-accessible car park (Parking)

The museum is not accessible for wheelchairs, but there is a Wheelchair-accessible car park nearby.

Contact info

Kaunas Museum for the Blind,
Nepriklausomybės a. 18,
Kaunas, Lithuania.
+37037226676
info@limis.lt
https://www.limis.lt/e-guide/museums/806310