Inspired by the reinstallation of the Pershing Auditorium Mural within Wyuka Park and Cemetery in Lincoln, Nebraska, a 3-D tactile model of the ceramic tile mural is now on display on the first floor of the Nebraska History Museum.
The 3×10′ model gives dimension to the forms and figures depicted in the original. An audio guide follows guests along, triggered by touch-sensitive sensors and buttons embedded in the display, that describes the history, imagery, and preservation of the mural.
Whether you are sighted, have low vision, or are blind, the tactile model of the Pershing mural allows each visitor to engage the senses while interpreting this iconic piece of art that has been called “Nebraska’s Picasso.”
Special Thanks
The model was manufactured by Tactile Images and was paid for with the generous support of the Nebraska Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired.
