Museums Without Barriers: Adult Education as a Field of Social Awareness

The article presents an innovative educational intervention implemented at the Public Institute of Vocational Training (S.A.E.K.) of Amaliada, within the framework of the Museology course, involving trainees from the specialty “Museum and Archaeological Site Guards.” The initiative was part of the thematic unit “The Social Role of the New Museum” and was based on an experiential approach to designing an accessible museum for people with disabilities. The aim of the intervention was to enhance trainees’ social awareness, creativity, and professional identity through participatory and transformative learning. The article outlines the theoretical framework of the intervention, its methodological approach, and the results that emerged from its implementation. It highlights the impact of the initiative on participants’ understanding of social issues, the strengthening of collaborative work, and the reshaping of their professional roles. Finally, it suggests ways in which the intervention can be disseminated and utilized within the fields of adult education, cultural pedagogy, and the local community.