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What is it like to be blind or visually impaired? On this page, we share inspiring stories from our employees, who show you what is possible when you see little or nothing.

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Musical tunes with limited sight – part 1

This month, we speak with colleague Hans, a passionate music lover. Read about what music means to Hans and how he experiences music with limited sight.

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Musical tunes with limited sight – part 2

Colleague Hans is a true music and radio enthusiast. Read in part 2 how he works during his own radio show and how he discovers new music.

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muZIEum and Accessibility: Together on the path to an accessible workplace.

Through our collaboration with Accessibility, an expert in accessibility, we have implemented two accessible systems at muZIEum. With these systems, we are taking important steps in our mission to create a more inclusive society where everyone has equal opportunities and rights to participate independently.

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Recap - How do you describe the world without sight?

Do you remember the interactive workshops during the InScience Film Festival and Brain Awareness Week in March 2024? We had the pleasure of welcoming Ezgi Mamus from the Max Planck Institute for Psycholinguistics to our Donders Citylab @ muSEEum.

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The muSEEum receives €500,000 from the VriendenLoterij

This week, muSEEum in Nijmegen was surprised with a cheque for €500,000 from the VriendenLoterij. This earmarked money will be used for a new permanent exhibition.

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The exhibition "Oog in Oog" opens at muSEEum

On Thursday, June 13, 2024, the exhibition *‘Oog in Oog’* will open at muSEEum! This exhibition features a portrait series created by oncological ophthalmologist and photographer Marina Marinkovic. Marina frequently performs surgeries in which she removes a diseased eye.

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Unlimited Artistic - Art for Everyone

The platform Unlimited Artistic, launched in 2023, provides a stage for sighted, visually impaired, and blind artists, with a strong focus on collaboration and inclusion. This project, part of muZIEum, encourages artistic expression by connecting blind and visually impaired artists with sighted artists who work with the senses.

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From volunteer to manager

At muSEEum, Fleur proves that visual challenges don't stop her from building a career. From her start as a volunteer to her current position as operational manager, Fleur shares her professional growth and how she has seized her opportunities in this blog post.

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On the way to a visibly better world

With pride, we look back on 2024, the year in which, thanks to the support of subsidies, funds, and sponsors, we were able to officially kick off the renovation plans for muZIEum in 2025.

We welcomed more than 42,000 visitors, a 6.8% increase compared to 2023. Additionally, our team grew to 55 blind and visually impaired employees, a 37.5% increase compared to last year.