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The Dot Experience
APH's reimagined museum, a fully accessible, immersive experience opening in Louisville.
The Dot Experience
A museum reimagined for every sense
The Dot Experience is APH's reimagined museum in Louisville, a fully accessible, immersive destination that tells the story of innovation, independence, and the people who are blind or low vision. Opening October 2026.
Built accessibility-first from the ground up, every exhibit is designed to be experienced by touch, sound, and sight together.
What's inside
Plan your experience
Exhibits
Interactive, multisensory galleries exploring history, technology, and everyday independence.
Accessibility
Touch-forward design, audio description, and braille throughout, accessible by default, not on request.
Plan a visit
Hours, directions, and group options to help you make the most of your trip to Louisville.
Membership
Join as a member to support the museum and enjoy year-round benefits.
The museum at a glance
- Grand opening
- Oct 2026
- At APH headquarters
- Louisville
- Accessible by design
- 100%
- Rooted in APH history
- 1858
Be there when the doors open
Plan your visit for October 2026, or become a member to support an accessible museum for all.
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