Smithsonian Guidelines for Accessible Exhibition Design
By｜MeDA (Museum Education Development Association)
This is a practical guide tailored for museum professionals, authorized for translation by the world-leading Smithsonian Institution. The core of this book lies in transforming "accessibility" from a service for specific groups into a universal design tool, emphasizing the removal of physical and cognitive barriers through multisensory and multi-layered information delivery.
The book provides detailed technical specifications ranging from exhibit layout and interpretive labels to circulation planning. For example, it recommends using active voice and legible fonts for labels, and provides guidance on tactile reproductions and audio description services. This is not only to serve people with disabilities and the elderly, but also to ensure all visitors can connect with culture in a more equitable and pleasant environment. It is a key manual that aligns Taiwan's museum sector with international standards to practice cultural equity.
