The Archaeological Museum of Istria has received a certificate of appreciation for its exceptional support of the work of the Association of the Blind of Istria County, on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the association’s work.
The award was presented at a ceremonial session of the Assembly of the Association of the Blind of Istria County, held on 23 October 2026 at the premises of the Croatian Chamber of Economy – County Chamber Pula. Luka Škabić, Head of the Director’s Office, accepted the certificate on behalf of the Archaeological Museum of Istria.
The Archaeological Museum of Istria places particular importance on building high-quality, long-term relationships with the community, recognising its role not only in preserving and presenting cultural heritage, but also in creating a space accessible to all members of society. The cooperation with the Association of the Blind of Istria County confirms the importance of working together to promote inclusion, mutual understanding and equal opportunities to take part in cultural life.
The certificate is a valuable recognition of the cooperation so far, as well as an incentive for the further development of initiatives that bring culture closer to everyone, regardless of their abilities and differences.
One example of the successful cooperation between the Archaeological Museum of Istria and the Association of the Blind of Istria County is the exhibition “Touch of Life” by Emil Mandarić, which is still open to visitors on the first floor of the Museum. Through artistic creation and the possibility of a tactile experience, the exhibition further emphasises the importance of making culture accessible to everyone.
Photos: Kristina Rabar Lukež
