At a Brazilian Museum: Ask About Audio Description and Accessible Guides
Learn how to ask a museum which sensory and navigation resources are available for your visit.
Real Life Portuguese · 5 min read · Updated October 15, 2026
The short answer
Audiodescrição is audio description. Letra ampliada means large print, and material em Braille means Braille material. Ask whether the museum has the format you prefer and whether it is available in the exhibit you plan to see.
Ask about audio and written resources
A resource may be available only for some rooms, tours, or times. Ask staff to describe the current options for your visit.
Há audiodescrição nesta exposição?
Is audio description available in this exhibition?
Vocês têm material em letra ampliada ou em Braille?
Do you have large-print or Braille material?
Check whether tactile resources are available
Recurso tátil is a tactile resource, such as a model intended to be explored by touch. Do not touch display objects unless staff or a sign says it is permitted; ask whether there is an item designed for tactile access.
If a guided tour would help, ask whether one is available and what format it uses. The museum can explain its current schedule and reservation process.
Existe algum recurso tátil nesta sala?
Is there a tactile resource in this room?
Há uma visita guiada acessível hoje?
Is there an accessible guided tour today?
Ask about the route through the museum
Ask which entrance is accessible and whether the route includes an elevator or steps. If you need to avoid a particular section or surface, explain that and request directions that fit your visit.
Follow staff guidance about exhibit boundaries and current route closures.
Qual é o caminho acessível até a exposição?
What is the accessible route to the exhibition?
Há elevador para chegar ao segundo andar?
Is there an elevator to reach the second floor?
Put it into practice
Ask the museum which resources and routes are available today, and follow staff directions inside the exhibits.
Quick practice
Which Portuguese example matches “Is there a tactile resource in this room”?
Choose an answer to check yourself.
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