Typhlological Museum — Attraction in City of Zagreb

For sure you could walk past this place without ever knowing it was there, but it's a little treasure and well worth a visit. Also free entrance for pensioner. Watch the film as an introduction describing what life was like in the "National Institute for Education of Blind Children" created towards the end of the 19th Century. The museum describes the development of various "scripts" for blind people, with ultimately Braille being adopted worldwide. There is also an exhibition of some of the art created by the blind. You can also experience what it's like to be without sight by entering several connected rooms in total darkness. I was the only visitor during my time there and Mia (Staff) was lovely, answering any questions I had. Not every item display has English descriptions but there are quite a few information boards in English. I have included some of these as photos if people want to learn more about...

This little museum is a gem and well worth a visit. Maps will get you there but it’s on the second floor of an anonymous building halfway down the street so a big hard to find. Look out for the sign amongst those identifying the other occupants. It was so interesting and informative that we spent much longer than we’d planned. There is English signage. I enjoyed creating a note in Braille for a blind friend back home. Far from being sad, it was very uplifting to learn that blind people experience the world more intensively in many ways than...

Very interesting museum. Not to easy to find but it is on the second floor of the apartment building at this address. Exhibition includes English labels and an intriguing history of blindness. Note: no credit...