MUSEO Certification Program
Enhancing Multi-sensory Accessibility in Art Spaces
MUSEO’s Certification Program is designed to recognize and support museums and galleries that commit to inclusivity by providing immersive, multi-sensory experiences for all visitors, particularly those with disabilities. By meeting the criteria set within our six specialized certification categories, institutions can enhance accessibility and engagement for individuals with visual, auditory, physical, and sensory impairments.
Why MUSEO Certification Matters
By obtaining MUSEO certifications, museums and galleries demonstrate their commitment to accessibility, inclusivity, and innovation in the arts. Certified institutions gain credibility, attract a wider audience, and lead the way in making art spaces more welcoming for people of all abilities.
This program is not just about meeting standards—it’s about breaking barriers, transforming visitor experiences, and ensuring that art is truly for everyone.
Physical Accessibility
This certification is awarded to institutions that have taken steps to remove physical barriers and ensure ease of movement for all visitors. It includes wheelchair-accessible pathways, ramps, elevators, ergonomic seating, and clear way-finding signage, creating an inclusive space for individuals with mobility challenges.
Tactile Engagement
This certification ensures that museums and galleries offer interactive, touch-friendly exhibits tailored for visually impaired visitors. Institutions implement features like 3D models, textured reliefs, braille descriptions, and touchable replicas of artwork to provide a hands-on experience, fostering deeper connections with art and history.
Auditory Inclusion
Designed for individuals with visual impairments and those who process information better through sound, this certification recognizes institutions that implement high-quality audio descriptions, guided narrations, soundscapes, and sign language translations to enhance engagement with exhibits.
Olfactory Experiences
Recognizing the power of scent in storytelling, this certification highlights institutions that incorporate interactive smell stations, scent-based storytelling elements, and olfactory cues to deepen visitors’ emotional and sensory engagement with exhibitions.
Culinary Journey
This certification is for museums and galleries that integrate taste as part of the art experience, whether through edible installations, themed tastings, or culinary storytelling that aligns with exhibitions, allowing visitors to explore culture and history through food.
Other Senses
Going beyond the traditional five senses, this certification recognizes institutions that create immersive environments through temperature variations, vibrations, airflow, and spatial movement, ensuring a fully engaging and inclusive experience for all visitors.