Omero State Tactile Museum - Mole Vanvitelliana - Ancona (AN) - Marche
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The Mole Vanvitelliana, or Lazzaretto, is a historic building originally conceived as a quarantine station. Today it is an important cultural and multifunctional center that hosts exhibitions, events, concerts, and the Omero State Tactile Museum , a unique museum dedicated to the accessibility and tactile experience of art... #tuttitaly
Located in the charming cultural center of Ancona's Lazzaretto, the Omero State Tactile Museum offers a unique and inclusive way to explore art. Opened on May 29, 1993, the museum was designed to promote the inclusion of people with visual impairments, allowing all visitors to "see" art through touch.
The museum originally opened its doors in three classrooms of the Carlo Antognini elementary school in Ancona, presenting a collection of 19 plaster casts of classical sculptures. In 1997, the museum moved to a new location with an expanded collection. Since 2012, it has been housed in its current prestigious space at Ancona's Lazzaretto, a historic architectural work designed by Luigi Vanvitelli.
The Omero Museum occupies approximately 3,000 square meters across four floors, housing a vast collection that includes sculpture casts, architectural models, and contemporary design works. The exhibition is designed to facilitate access and tactile enjoyment, with approximately 200 works arranged chronologically and enriched with descriptions in Braille, in large print, and special mobile platforms for exploring the taller works.
Since December 23, 2014, the museum has been part of the Marche Regional Museums Directorate of the Ministry of Culture, consolidating its role as a center of culture and inclusion. The Lazzaretto, once used for medical and military purposes, today presents itself as a vibrant cultural institution, easily accessible and open to all.
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