Museums And Digital Accessibility

After my disappointment at the İstanbul Archaeology Museum, I thought about other museums I have visited. Below are a few examples that made me feel like I actually learned something or enjoyed my time. I listed them based on how simple their accessibility solutions are:

• Aya Yani Church: A small church on the Princes' Islands in İstanbul. The door was locked, so we couldn't go inside. I am mentioning it here because of the QR code fixed to the outer wall. When you scan the code, it takes you to a webpage explaining the church's history and architecture. The page also has an audio option.
• İstanbul Toy Museum: A museum showcasing a toy collection. To be honest, it is not very accessible overall. The positive side for me was that the QR codes on the display cases explained what was inside. When I know what is in the display case, it is much easier for me to look at the items using my phone's zoom.
• Sakıp Sabancı Museum – "Past Present İstanbul" Exhibition: This exhibition was made accessible through the hard work of Erişilebilir Her Şey. A lot of effort went into it, but the most outstanding feature was that the info boards were simplified and translated into sign language on tablets. Artwork descriptions were also available to listen to. Here is a video about the project.
• Haus der Musik: The best museum I have ever visited. Haus der Musik in Vienna is a museum focused on classical music. It was designed to be inclusive, and almost everything is interactive. Every room has screens where you can listen to something. However, the only problem is that the screens do not support screen readers. It would be difficult for a blind person to experience it alone. The reason I mentioned Haus der Musik on this list despite this main issue is that it appeals to different senses rather than just one, like sight.