The museum is a unique combination of exhibition, dark room with audio experience, studio for workshops and sensory experiences.

The Swiss Museum for the Blind was founded in 1907. The collection was created by Dr. med. h.c. Theodor Staub (1864-1960). In 1961, the collection, which is unique in Switzerland, was transferred to Zollikofen. It contains numerous aids specific to the blind and visually impaired from the beginnings of education for the blind in the late 18th century to the present day. Impressive exhibits from the collection illustrate the development of education for the blind over the past 200 years. The exhibition is complemented by a radio play in the dark and video portraits of former pupils of the school for the blind from the 1990s. In the self-awareness section, tasks can be completed with simulation glasses, an electronic reading and writing system can be tried out and Braille can be learned. Access for those affected is facilitated by audio guides and the tactile nature of the exhibits. Guided tours and workshops as well as events with aperitifs can be arranged by appointment.


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