Conceiving Architecture

Addition to the permanent exhibition intended for both blind and sighted people

Tastmodell der Nikolaikirche in der Ausstellung – Tastmodell der Nikolaikirche in der Ausstellung

Five tactile architectural models in the Museum Nikolaikirche make the building’s layout and design tangible for blind, visually impaired and sighted people.

Located at two stations in the museum, high-quality 3D models allow visitors to explore the Nikolaikirche’s interior and exterior architecture and reveal the connection between aesthetics and functionality in the individual architectural elements. Audio commentary provides historical context and orientation for the blind and sighted alike. 

The project was initiated by students of the part-time master’s degree programme European Cultural Heritage at the European University Viadrina Frankfurt (Oder), who also saw it through to its completion. The new stations were developed and optimised in close cooperation with blind and visually impaired Berliners.

Runtime: from April 2019

Price info: 7,00 € (single ticket) | 15,00 € (combined ticket*) | free admission (under 18s or with concession)

* Applies to our three museums in the Nikolaiviertel (Nikolaikirche, Ephraim-Palais, Knoblauchhaus) on two consecutive days.

Price: €7.00

Reduced price: €3.00

Takes place here:

• Museum Nikolaikirche