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Museum of the American Printing House for the Blind

1839 Frankfort Ave, Louisville, KY 40206
502-895-2405
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Ranked #15 of 44 attractions in Louisville
5.0 of 5 stars 9 Reviews
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San Diego, CA
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2012

The folks at the downtown visitor center suggested we check this out so off we went. When we got there we were given a tour of the various production lines and then shown to the museum. We don't know any blind people so it was fascinating to see all the educational products that have been produced over the years for... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 5, 2012

We found this museum/ business on trip advisor. We took the kids for a field trip. It was wonderful. Excellent friendly staff. We all learned so much! More

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Nashville, Tennessee
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 19, 2012
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Being blind is like living in a whole other world. With this tour one gets a small glimpse into that world. The ingenuity used to create aids for a sightless world is unbelievable. I learned so much and hopefully you will as well. More

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Birmingham, Alabama
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 5, 2012
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This should be a definite "must see" for everyone visiting Louisville. The tour of the plant is so interesting and you get to see people actually working in the factory. The tour guide took us into the museum area after the plant tour and touched on several "highlights" of the museum. We were then left to browse on our own.... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 27, 2012
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I thoroughly enjoyed my visit to the American Printing House for the Blind, but the visit was important to me because I was interested in the types of resources available for blind students and the history of Braille. I'm a teacher and have a cousin who is blind, so the topic was of particular interest to me. You are able... More

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South Bend, Indiana
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 9, 2011
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The tours are great, the guide having been a former teacher for the blind. Ours was one on one, and she was very knowledgable and kind. She showed us all sorts of tools and books that are currently being used for their education. Not only did we get to see the factory and how things were printed, but we also... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 11, 2011
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The tour was interesting and informative. Our guide was excellent and did a great job involving the kids. After the tour we spent time in the museum. The kids enjoyed typing their names in braille. After 3 hours we had to drag the kids out of the museum. Great stop! We highly recommend it! More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 23, 2011
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We saw a flyer and decided to stop. These folks have been around since 1858 and are still serving a huge need in our communities. It is very interesting to learn about what they provide for folks with low to no vision. The museum is fine by its own however the guided tour really pulled it all together. One caution... More

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Grand Rapids, MI
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 30, 2011
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This museum was very interesting as well as the tour of the "factory". It is so nice to know that there are people out there working hard to make it possible for visually impaired to read what "sighted" people get to. Great learning tool for school children in the beginning of the tour. More

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