Whether or not you're visually impaired, there are some fantastic art museums in Tuscany that let you get up close and personal with the artwork to explore the art and sculpture by hand to appreciate the artistic techniques in a whole new way!
Stay in a beautiful holiday villa in Tuscany and head off on some intriguing tourist adventures to these venues.
Get up close and personal with exquisite works of art at the Antico Palazzo dei Vescovi in Pistoia. It’s suitable for all visitors but especially those with sight impairment.
Stay in a beautiful holiday villa in Tuscany and head off on some intriguing tourist adventures to these venues.
Get up close and personal with exquisite works of art at the Antico Palazzo dei Vescovi in Pistoia. It’s suitable for all visitors but especially those with sight impairment.
A 3D map of Pistoia is here with models of the town hall, Basilica and cathedral with braille panels beside them to describe what the user is touching. There are also sample of the materials used to build them such as marble and terracotta.
The Etruscan museum of Cortona offers panel guides in braille and replicas of the statues and artefacts on display for visitors to touch and appreciate the craftsmanship of each piece.
‘Uffizi by touch’ is an art tour in Florence for the visually impaired in the Uffizi Gallery.
The Etruscan museum of Cortona offers panel guides in braille and replicas of the statues and artefacts on display for visitors to touch and appreciate the craftsmanship of each piece.
‘Uffizi by touch’ is an art tour in Florence for the visually impaired in the Uffizi Gallery.
Also the Bargello museum of Florence city offers similar opportunities as does the Andrea del Sarto exhibition at the Pitti Palace. Learn about ceramics and the fascinating history of Italian fashion and textiles.
Want to find out about other museums and places of interest in Tuscany? Read our collection of articles on the most unusual museums in Tuscany and some fabulous cultural gems along the coastline such as the Archaeological Museum in Orbetello or the Mediterranean Aquarium in Porto Santo Stefano. Happy touring!
Want to find out about other museums and places of interest in Tuscany? Read our collection of articles on the most unusual museums in Tuscany and some fabulous cultural gems along the coastline such as the Archaeological Museum in Orbetello or the Mediterranean Aquarium in Porto Santo Stefano. Happy touring!
