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    Museum of the American Printing House for the Blind

    53 Reviews
    #41 of 165 things to do in Louisville
    Museums, Specialty Museums
    Closed Now: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
    1839 Frankfort Ave, Louisville, KY 40206-3148
    Open today: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
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    “Very Interesting”

    The museum is small, it is next to a school for the blind. The exhibits are outstanding. We were... read more

    Reviewed 2 weeks ago
    marypsmith2018
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    Chicago, Illinois
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    “Very interesting and informative”

    This museum is so well-done! Really interesting displays and examples of the types of educational... read more

    Reviewed September 3, 2018
    Kate C
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    Baltimore, Maryland
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    Looking for a unique Louisville experience? Founded in 1858, the American Printing House for the Blind is a company like no other. We're the world's largest creator of braille and educational aids for blind users. And you can watch them being made...more
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    Suggested duration: 1-2 hours
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    1839 Frankfort Ave, Louisville, KY 40206-3148
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    Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile
    Very Interesting

    The museum is small, it is next to a school for the blind. The exhibits are outstanding. We were two adults with two teenagers and spent over an hour examining the objects and learning about the history. None of us got bored. The staff went...More

    Date of experience: December 2018
    Thank marypsmith2018
    Reviewed September 3, 2018
    Very interesting and informative

    This museum is so well-done! Really interesting displays and examples of the types of educational materials that the APH provides to students of all ages, as well as a lot about the history of Braille and other methods of written communication for people who are...More

    Date of experience: August 2018
    Thank Kate C
    Reviewed August 20, 2018
    Thankful

    Lauren did a fabulous job with leading our tour of the printing house museum. It was fascinating to see all the items available if someone had a vision loss. To find out the history behind how braille came about and some of the interesting stories...More

    Date of experience: August 2018
    Thank Carlene J
    Reviewed May 28, 2018
    Tour ruined by screaming kids

    First off, this is a very unique place to visit. They do so much for the community by making braille items, and other resources for the hearing-impaired. We took the 9:30 tour hoping we would avoid school groups. We did, except for a group of...More

    Date of experience: May 2018
    1  Thank TSP2014
    Reviewed May 25, 2018
    Get there early

    Got there with only an hour to tour the museum. We didn't take a guided tour - not sure if one was available. Staff was friendly. In truth, glad to go at my own pace. Plenty of hands on opportunities and videos detailing the evolution...More

    Date of experience: May 2018
    Thank Michele_Whiting
    Reviewed May 24, 2018 via mobile
    Excellent tour

    We thoroughly enjoyed our tour except for a preschooler that kept crying. The tour guide was excellent and we learned so many things. There are hands on activities in the museum and there are things for kids to enjoy. I would not recommend the hour...More

    Date of experience: May 2018
    Thank Sheila P
    Reviewed May 23, 2018 via mobile
    Great tour-just not for kids

    My family went on a tour with 6 kids all under the age of about 8. They ruined the tour because they kept talking and interrupting the guide. We had Allison as our guide and she was very informative and patient with the kids. The...More

    Date of experience: May 2018
    Thank tarateaches424
    Reviewed May 14, 2018
    Touching history

    Had a great time looking at all of the exhibits in the museum. The beginnings braille itself, how APH was founded, the innovations that have occurred over the years. But non like those of the past 20. Got to tour the production area, see how...More

    Date of experience: May 2018
    Thank Louise W
    Reviewed April 4, 2018 via mobile
    Great experience!

    I took my daughter for the tour today and we both thoroughly enjoyed it. The tour was very informative and it’s nice to see the Braille being produced in the factory. A real hidden gem in Louisville and I highly recommend to others.

    Date of experience: April 2018
    Thank Erin M
    Reviewed August 1, 2017
    Thoroughly Enjoyed the Museum -- Tour Not So Much

    Spent about 1 1/2 hours in their museum -- very informative and many opportunities for interaction with displays. Went through the museum twice to make sure that I didn't miss anything! We had missed the tour of the printing facility but returned later in the...More

    Date of experience: July 2017
    Thank Vicki K
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    Whiterose_US
    November 29, 2017|
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    Response from Vicki K | Reviewed this property |
    Without question the museum would be a better bet for children. There are many things that a child can do there but the tour itself would not hold the interest of a child -- especially the 5 year old. I think that you... More
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    Avraham R
    Dear Sir/Madam, I don't know if this is the right place to ask a question but I am researching an 19th century Israeli blind printer named A.M. Luncz. He became blind at the age of 25 but even after that was a very prolific book publisher. I would like to know if there are other examples of blind printers/ print setters, what technique he would have used to set print in 1905 when he published a particular book I am researching and how come that this bi-lingual book (Hebrew and English) has near perfect Hebrew but an extraordinary number of print setting mistakes in English with flipped letters e.g. d instead of b and q instead of p, If you cannot answer these questions, would you be able to send me contact information of people who might be able to help me? Thanking you in advance, Avraham Roos
    October 19, 2015|
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    Response from | Reviewed this property |
    Hi, I don’t know that anyone on staff would see your question here, but they were very helpful in person. Have you tried calling them at 5028952405?
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