Into the darkness - summer version

How do blind people perceive the world? What is it like to see nothing at all? What role do other senses play – and how much do we ignore them in our daily lives? These are questions we rarely ask ourselves. At our Center, we want to encourage openness, empathy, and looking at the world through the eyes of others – by asking such questions and seeking answers together.

This is a new, temporary instalment of our exhibition ‘Towards Darkness’. Its elements have been adapted so that visitors can better understand what life is like for blind people in the summer. New summer tasks and activities will allow you to discover darkness from a new perspective, whilst also creating a unique summer atmosphere. The summer version is only available from the start of July until the end of August!

Tours take place in small groups (max. 8 people). Each group is guided by a blind or visually impaired person who, adapting to the participants, shares their perspective of the world. They talk about everyday challenges, but also about pursuing passions and interests. In a completely safe environment, participants try to function as a blind person would. Tours are held at specific times published in advance. Due to the subject of the exhibition and the complete darkness (around 50 minutes), participation is available only from 9 years of age.

Tickets can be purchased on our website, in the ‘BUY TICKET’ tab, as well as at the Center’s ticket office. Online ticket sales are available until 30 minutes before the start of the tour; after that, tickets are only available at the ticket office. Weekend entry times for individual visitors are published in advance – usually in the middle of the preceding month. Weekday slots are released on an ongoing basis – most often on Thursday or Friday for the following week.

The tour takes place in the same space as the standard ‘into the darkness’ path, but at selected times participation is limited to people over 18. These sessions run several times a day – the remaining ones are open to everyone (from 9 years old). With only adults present, the tour has a calmer, more intimate atmosphere and allows for deeper, more serious discussions. Younger guests are warmly invited to join the other available times!