MCCB – Museu Conselhio da Batalha

Date

2011

Location

Batalha, Portugal

Institution/Event

MCCB

Summary

By defining itself as an inclusive museum, the MCCB offers itself to all visitors, using a museum organisation which encourages unique, personalised experiences. The desire to serve “all”, respecting differences, is reflected in small gestures which, together, ensure the space is accessible, comfortable and safe. Although it has elements which are clearly designed for visitors with special needs, the museum´s philosophy is to integrate everyone discretely and effectively, giving the same resources and services to everyone who visits the museum, whether they have disabilities or not. This is the only way for it to be “a museum by (and for) all”. As well as eliminating physical barriers and encouraging comfortable, independent visits, the museum uses different communication strategies so that every visitor can use the resources that best match their interests and are best suited to their personal needs. This is a living museum and is designed to be experienced. Experiencing means seeing, hearing, touching… and actively participating in creating memories.

The MCCB was voted Best Portuguese Museum in 2012 and in 2013, and won the prestigious international Kenneth Hudson Award at the European Forum of Museums, in 2013.

Visit the MCCB or learn more about its inclusive strategies by visiting their webpage.
Special thanks to Câmara Municipal da Batalha and MCCB staff.


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