Plan Your Visit/Education
The Guided Tour
Guided tours for organized groups are offered Monday through Saturday. The average tour lasts about an hour and a half but can be customized to meet your schedule. Our daily, drop-in tours can accommodate groups smaller than ten people without advance notice. Guided group tours can number from 10-60. Reservations must be made at least one week in advance.
- The Classic APH Tour
Adults and children (grade four and higher) see the production of braille, the talking book studios, demonstrations of educational materials designed for people with visual impairments, and tour the award winning Museum. Available Monday through Thursday. Call for special Friday availability.
- The Gallery Walk
Adults and children who prefer to concentrate on the historical experience will enjoy an in-depth look at the interactive displays of the award winning Museum. Available Monday through Saturday.
- Focus on Braille Tour
Our tour for students in first, second, or third grade combines a tour of the braille book production in the factory and a visit to the Museum galleries. Available Monday through Thursday. Call for special Friday availability.
- Custom Tours
We can design a tour to fit the needs of your particular group. APH staff specialists are available to talk about a variety of blindness related subjects. Examples include "What to Do When You Meet a Blind Person" (e.g., interactions with people who are visually impaired, dog guides, speech etiquette) or "APH as a Resource" (classroom activities or personal research).
- Scheduling
To schedule a group tour on weekdays, email Roberta Williams, Public Relations Manager, or call (502-899-2357).
Tours of the plant are not available on Saturdays. However, the Museum is open from 10 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. To schedule a group visit to the Museum on Saturdays, email Katie Carpenter, Museum Educator, or call (502-899-2213).