Hereford Museum and Art Gallery:
Hereford Museum has displays relating to the history of Herefordshire from the Geological era to the present day. The museum has Braille and large-print guides as well as coloured overlays to assist those who find it easier to read text on different coloured backgrounds. The museum also has audio guides, and a large number of the staff have been trained to interpret and describe objects and art-works to the blind and visually impaired. We also have tactile images and have recently acquired a talking tactile tablet which we will be putting in to use shortly. Hereford Museum was also involved in the RNIB CultureLink project 2010/2011.
For more information and to book assistance contact us:
Hereford Museum, Broad St. Hereford HR4 9AU
Tel: 01432 260692
Old House, Hereford
The Old House is a 17th century merchant's home in the heart of the city of Hereford. The Old House has braille, large print and audio guides. It also has tactile images and the staff there are trained in guiding and interpretation.
For more information and to book assistance contact us:
Old House, High Town, Hereford HR1 2AA
Tel: 01432 260692
Both Hereford venues are open Tuesday - Saturday 10am - 5pm and on Sundays and Bank Holiday Mondays between April and September from 10am - 4pm
Wolverhampton Art Gallery, Wolverhampton
A tactile sculpture gallery, Sensing Sculpture is open at Wolverhampton Art Gallery.
Sensing sculpture explores sculpture through touch, smell, sound and environment as well as sight, and has interactive exhibits, a tactile pathway and information.
Staff members have also been trained in audio description which allows greater access to the collection for blind and partially sighted people. Anyone wishing to make a group booking or an independent visit should contact Francis Nielsen, Outreach and Social Inclusion Officer on the contact details below. This will ensure that audio description will be available.
The Wolverhampton Art Gallery is open Monday - Saturday, 10.30am - 5.00pm. Entry is free.
For further information email francis.nielsen@wolverhampton.gov.uk or telephone 01902 55 20 33.