Museum Accessibility Development in Cultural Settings of the United States and Russia

A comparative analysis of museum accessibility practices in the United States and Russia reveals distinct trajectories shaped by cultural, legislative, and institutional factors. While U.S. museums adopt a community-driven approach, Russian institutions tend toward state-centered models, yet both converge on inclusive programming, staff training, and visitor engagement. The study, based on literature reviews, website audits, and interviews with accessibility managers at four art museums—Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, Denver Art Museum, Russian Impressionism Museum, and the Kazan Kremlin—highlights that meaningful accessibility requires collaboration, community involvement, and integration as a creative-ethical practice. Compliance with legal standards alone is insufficient; sustained progress demands systemic change within museum operations.

Strakhova, D. Museum Accessibility Development in Cultural Settings of the United States and Russia. https://doi.org/10.46569/g732dk403