APH Museum: What's New

What's New

New Saturday Programs

May 11, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.: Exploring With All the Senses
June 15, July 13, and August 10, 2013, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.: Braille for the Sighted: Workshops for Young People
June 22, July 20, and August 17, 2013, 12:30 p.m.: Bards and Storytellers—APH Film Fest

New Exhibits

Old black and white photo of Hellen Keller at desk with typewriter

Child In A Strange Country is our major traveling show, exploring education for people who are blind and visually impaired through the lens of social activist and author Helen Keller.

Photo of Sam Genensky, courtesy Center for the Partially Sighted

Ever wonder how people make the best use of their remaining vision? Some use electronic magnifiers developed originally by a mathematician named Sam Genensky in California in the 1960s. Our newest exhibit explores the history of closed circuit television (CCTV) and modern electronic magnifiers.

The "Colored Departments" of the Schools for the Blind Online Exhibit

Mary Ingalls Online Exhibit — Mary Ingalls, the older sister of the celebrated children's author Laura Ingalls Wilder, lost her sight at the age of fourteen. Laura became her sister's "eyes," describing everything she saw around her. But what happened to Mary after she and Laura grew up?

APH Sesquicentennial Celebration

In 2008, APH celebrated its sesquicentennial. The company was established in the basement of the Kentucky School for the blind in 1858. Visit this site to find out more about the celebration and our 150-year history.