The Matenadaran, officially the Mesrop Mashtots Institute of Ancient Manuscripts, is a research institute and museum with an exceptionally valuable manuscript collection, housing the largest collection of Armenian manuscripts in the world. 

The primary goal of our project in partnership with the Matenadaran is to make the museum’s key exhibits accessible through tangible replicas, while also organizing an educational program focused on the art of manuscript creation for those with visual impairments. Developed with the insights of specialists, educators working with students with vision problems, and people with low vision or blindness, the project includes in-depth consultations, focus groups, and surveys with visually impaired individuals and professionals. 

Within the framework of the project, tangible replicas of four exhibits and one silver binding from the Matenadaran's main exhibit will be created. The team will organize a comprehensive educational program enhanced by tangible objects, showing the art of manuscript creation. These will include sensory experiences such as medieval music and aromatic oils.

These exhibits will be accessible to all of the Matenadaran’s annual 120,000 visitors, as well as to Armenia's 16,663 visually impaired people, addressing a critical gap in cultural accessibility and becoming an inclusive museum experience for both the Matenadaran and other museums. Up to 300 people with visually impairments are expected to visit annually.