Research on Methods of "Touching the World" ―The Aim of the Exhibit Area of Tactile Learning in Japan’s National Museum of Ethnology

Authors

  • Kojiro Hirose Japan's National Museum of Ethnology

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18061/dsq.v33i3.3743

Keywords:

Japan's National Museum of Ethnology, blind and visually impaired Japanese, tactile exhibits, universal design in museums

Abstract

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.   

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Published

2013-05-12

How to Cite

Hirose, K. (2013). Research on Methods of "Touching the World" ―The Aim of the Exhibit Area of Tactile Learning in Japan’s National Museum of Ethnology. Disability Studies Quarterly, 33(3). https://doi.org/10.18061/dsq.v33i3.3743

Issue

Vol. 33 No. 3 (2013): Double Issue: Museum experience and blindness; general issue

Section

Special Topic: Museum Experience and Blindness, Part 1: Best Practices

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