Museo Tattile Statale Omero
State museum for the blind and the sighted in the Mole Vanvitelliana in Ancona, with copies of masterpieces, architectural models and works to touch.
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About the museum
The Museo Tattile Statale Omero was established on 29 May 1993 by the Comune di Ancona; the idea had arisen in 1985 from Aldo Grassini and Daniela Bottegoni. In 1999 it was recognised as a state museum by Law no. 452, and since 2012 it has had its permanent seat in the Mole Vanvitelliana.
The museum is designed to be touched: the works are plaster and fibreglass copies of classical masterpieces, architectural models and original contemporary sculptures. Over 200 works are displayed on the second and third floors of the Mole, in a display that is still provisional.
The Collezione Design, inaugurated on 18 December 2021, is a multisensory space with 32 icons of Italian design. The museum also offers consultancy and tiflo-didactic services (educational services for blind and partially sighted people).
Highlights
- Tactile copies of classical masterpieces (including the Aphrodite of Milos, the Venus de Milo)
- Architectural models, such as the dome of Santa Maria del Fiore
- Collezione Design with 32 icons of Italian design
- Mole Vanvitelliana in Ancona
Permanent exhibition
- Percorso tattile e Collezione Design – Over 200 works to touch and the Collezione Design with 32 icons of Italian design.
- Founded
- 1993
- Operated by
- Stato italiano (Museo statale)
- Visitors per year
- approx. 35,143
Admission & discounts
Admission is free.
Admission to the museum is free. The Collezione Design costs €5, with free admission on the first Sunday of the month.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible: no information
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
The museum presents itself as a cultural space without barriers, designed for blind and sighted people; the works are to be touched. The website refers to an accessibility statement.
Kids & families
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Getting there & parking
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Amenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Guided tactile tours within the project “Toccare l'Arte”. Bookings: +39 335 569 6985 (also WhatsApp) or info@museoomero.it. Consultancy and tiflo-didactic services, training courses. |
