On March 24, the Lithuanian Sea Museum hosted the first in-person meeting of the “AIMused” project with its target audience. Representatives from the day centre of the Social Services Centre “Klaipėdos Lakštutė” visited the museum.

The same group will also participate in testing the prototypes developed within the project, therefore their insights and experiences are extremely valuable for creating solutions that will genuinely improve museum accessibility. During the visit, participants were introduced to the Navigation History and Aquarium exhibitions of the Lithuanian Sea Museum, where a number of tactile and interactive elements have already been installed, allowing visitors to explore maritime heritage through multiple senses.

After the visit, a reflection discussion was organised, during which participants shared their experiences, impressions and first suggestions. These insights will become valuable input for the further development of the project solutions.

The Social Services Centre “Klaipėdos Lakštutė” is a welcoming and open community where people with disabilities receive individualized support, empowerment and assistance in their daily lives. Each person is considered unique, and the centre creates an environment where everyone can grow, learn and actively participate in society. The centre’s mission is to provide high-quality social services that promote independence and social inclusion.

The “AIMused” project aims to improve the accessibility of museums and other tourist sites by applying inclusive design principles and artificial intelligence (AI) solutions. The project will develop accessibility guidelines, digital and physical tools, as well as recommendations for the use of AI to better address the needs of people with disabilities in tourism and cultural sites.

The Lithuanian Sea Museum is implementing the project together with partners from Poland, Denmark, Sweden and Germany.
The project is funded by the Interreg VI-A South Baltic Cross-Border Cooperation Programme 2021–2027.

We thank “Klaipėdos Lakštutė” for their cooperation, openness and valuable insights in helping to create a museum where culture, knowledge and experience are accessible to everyone.

Photos: Alfonsas Mažūnas

Establishment of Advisory Board
20206-01-28

On 28 January 2026 in the morning of terribly beautiful winter, Lithuanian Sea Museum had a safe online meeting with the representatives of target groups: Social Services Center Klaipedos lakstute, Klaipeda Litorina School, Klaipeda Vision Education Center and NGO Klaipeda Society of the People with Disabilities.  
In pursuit of a common goal - to create project solutions that would meet the real needs of people with disabilities in museums, the meeting members established the Advisory Board and agreed to cooperate implementing the activities of the “AIMused” project.

The Lithuanian Sea Museum is among the partners creating more accessible museums
2026-01-23

Modern museums around the world are increasingly striving to become open, safe, and accessible spaces for all visitors, where every person, regardless of physical, sensory, or cognitive differences, can experience culture, knowledge, and a sense of community. Rapidly evolving technologies, especially artificial intelligence, are opening new opportunities for museums to create more personalized, inclusive, and visitor-oriented experiences.

In line with these trends, the Lithuanian Sea Museum, together with partners, has started implementing the international project “AIMused,” whose main goal is to improve the accessibility of museums and other tourist sites by using inclusive design and advanced artificial intelligence solutions. The project focuses on the needs of diverse visitors, with particular attention to people with disabilities, aiming to ensure that culture, heritage, and learning are accessible to everyone.

Picture: © Weronika Podlesinska