New services for the visually impaired

A series of new facilities and services have been launched for museum visitors with visual impairments at the Ulster Folk and Transport Museum in Northern Ireland.

The project, called Coming to Our Senses, is a result of a partnership between the National Museums and Galleries of Northern Ireland (MAGNI) and the Department of Social Development.

The scheme has seen a range of new exhibits and services being introduced at the museum, including a new customised audio tour, interactive information stations, tactile maps, and large print and braille formats.