Open AccessResearch on Methods of "Touching the World" ―The Aim of the Exhibit Area of Tactile Learning in Japan’s National Museum of Ethnology
Author(s) -
Kojiro Hirose
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
disability studies quarterly
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2159-8371
pISSN - 1041-5718
DOI - 10.18061/dsq.v33i3.3743
Subject(s) - national museum , visually impaired , key (lock) , visual arts , psychology , communication , ethnology , art , anthropology , sociology , computer science , human–computer interaction , computer security
The author acknowledges that blind and visually impaired people constitute only about one percent of annual visitors to his museum, but has nevertheless implemented tactile exhibits to enhance the learning and enjoyment of everyone. He describes tactile workshops he has developed to train visitors to get the most out of handling and exploring objects through touch. Key words: Japan’s National Museum of Ethnology, blind and visually impaired Japanese, tactile exhibits, universal design in museums.