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Immersive Sensory Experience at muZIEum
What does it mean to navigate the world without sight? At muZIEum, visitors engage with this question on a profound level.
Founded to foster understanding of visual impairment, muZIEum offers unique tours where guests experience complete darkness. The museum emphasizes the significance of hearing, smell, touch, and taste. Established in 2011, it champions empathy and awareness through hands-on experiences.
Essential Experiences
🌌 Dark Tours: One-hour guided tours in complete darkness to simulate daily life experiences.
🌍 City Tours: Navigate Nijmegen using virtual reality glasses that replicate blindness.
📚 Themed Experiences: Engaging scenarios designed for various age groups (minimum age varies by tour).
With accessible entry, muZIEum is suitable for tourists, families, educators, and anyone keen to explore the challenges faced by the visually impaired.
Interesting Facts about Natural History Museum muZIEum
Real-Life Simulations
Tours create realistic experiences mimicking daily challenges faced by visually impaired individuals.
Virtual Reality
City tours utilize VR technology to enhance the experience of navigating without sight.
Age Restrictions
Some tours have age restrictions, with minimum ages of 8 and 13 for specific experiences.
Location
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Address
View mapZiekerstraat 6b
Opening Hours
Friday:
10:00 AM–5:00 PM
Monday:
Closed
Saturday:
10:00 AM–5:00 PM
Sunday:
10:00 AM–5:00 PM
Thursday:
10:00 AM–5:00 PM
Tuesday:
10:00 AM–5:00 PM
Wednesday:
10:00 AM–5:00 PM
Contact Information
Price
€12 for adults, €8 for children (8-12 years). Reservations required for all tours.
Average Visit Duration
Duration: Approximately 1.5 to 2 hours.
Best Time to Visit
Weekday afternoons (1:00 PM–3:00 PM) for smaller crowds and optimal tour availability.