RNIB works to make museums, galleries and heritage sites accessible to blind and partially sighted people. We can offer advice on how to make your collections, services and events more accessible in order to meet the requirements of the Equality Act 2010 (EA).
We can also offer training for your staff and advice on how to promote your services to blind or partially sighted people.
Events and training
Access to museums and galleries for blind or partially sighted people. New course date announced for 2012 in London. Book your place now!
Frequently asked questions
Please see our list of frequently asked questions that museum, gallery and heritage professionals often ask about access for blind and partially sighted people.
Case studies
Many museums, galleries and heritage sites have developed excellent services for blind and partially sighted people. A few case studies are given to help other venues think about their provision.
Talking Images
Talking Images is a project to improve access to museums, galleries and heritage sites for people with sight problems. The project has involved blind and partially sighted people in extensive consultation in order to develop guidelines on improving access.
For more information on the project, publications, conference and recent guidance, please visit our talking Images pages.
Making artwork accessible
Many artists contact RNIB to discuss making artwork that is accessible to blind and partially sighted people. For more information on how to create accessible artworks, please download our factsheet, Access to exhibitions and collections for blind and partially sighted people (Word,159KB).
What are other venues doing?
For information on what other venues are offering visitors with sight problems, please go to what's on at museums and galleries. Please let us know what is happening at your venue so we can publicise it on our website.
More leisure information
For a listing of what's currently on at museum and galleries across the country, as well as a wealth of leisure information on other topics, visit our leisure and culture pages.