Museo Tiflológico de la ONCE

The Museo Tiflológico de la ONCE is a free museum in Madrid’s Tetuán district, dedicated to the history and culture of people with visual disabilities. Its collections include tactile models of monuments, works by blind and visually impaired artists, and materials related to Braille. You can explore many exhibits by touch, including architectural models and sculptures. The museum has wheelchair-accessible facilities and Braille signage, with a calm layout that visitors with mobility and sensory needs have found comfortable.

Collections you can explore by touch

The museum’s collection centres on three areas: models of monuments, works by blind and visually impaired artists, and materials connected with blindness. The models represent historic buildings in Spain and elsewhere. Visitors can see and touch many of the exhibits, including architectural models and sculptures.

A further part of the collection focuses on Braille-related materials and technology. Braille signage is present throughout the museum, supporting access for visitors with visual disabilities.

An accessible museum visit

The Museo Tiflológico is dedicated to the history and culture of people with visual disabilities. Its exhibits are designed to be explored through touch as well as sight. Staff can provide information about the collections; follow their guidance when handling exhibits, as blind visitors are given priority to touch them.

The museum has a wheelchair-accessible entrance and restroom. Visitors with mobility and sensory needs have described the space as comfortable, noting its accessible layout and lack of harsh lighting or narrow spaces.