Museo tattile - Bologna

The Museo Tattile in Bologna is a specialized art museum that displays three-dimensional reproductions of paintings spanning from medieval to modern periods. The collection contains about sixty bas-reliefs that allow visitors to explore these works through touch.

The museum opened in 1999 as a result of research collaboration between several institutions, including the Italian Union for the Blind and the Francesco Cavazza Institute. This partnership established the foundation for making artworks accessible to people with vision loss.

The museum is named Anteros and was created specifically to serve blind and visually impaired visitors through art. The collection demonstrates how famous paintings can be made accessible to everyone by transforming them into objects you can touch and explore.

The museum is located on Via Castiglione and offers visits at various times with guided tours available. It is helpful to check opening hours in advance and confirm whether advance registration is needed for your visit.

The museum operates its own modeling laboratory where blind students create clay replicas of artworks they have studied. This hands-on craft allows participants to deepen their connection to art through the creative process itself.

Location: Bologna

Official opening: 1999

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible

Phone: +39051332090

Email: istituto@cavazza.it

Website: http://cavazza.it/drupal/?q=it/node/315

GPS coordinates: 44.48617,11.34830

Latest update: December 14, 2025 15:01