Twelfth International Conference on The Inclusive Museum

Abstract

Modern museums and other art spaces are designed to be accessible for all visitors and open to all ideas, however, there are still many individuals who may feel insecure and unsafe during a museum visit. People with dementia, intellectual deficit, autism, and other conditions admittedly enjoy specially tailored programs, but during unorganized visits to the museum and when participating in general museum activities, they are exposed to a number of risks that are not routinely addressed, e.g., sensory, emotional, contextual, and communicative overload. Consideration of safety limits in the museum can provide directions for identifying potential with new and established audiences. The paper introduces the concept of safety as a reference point for planning museum activities. The content safety is demonstrated in adaptation of gallery programs for people with dementia.