National Gallery of Umbria

The National Gallery of Umbria organized the Museum, the space of memory , a project of social inclusion characterized by a series of monthly meetings dedicated to the well-being of people with mental disorders and to all those who take care of them, in an attempt to break down inequalities and the consequent social stigma.
The practice ensures that visitors are welcomed into the museum by trained personnel who explain the meeting in detail so that everyone can feel at ease. Subsequently, people are accompanied in front of the carefully selected works of art, to observe them. The next phase is dedicated to a careful and delicate cognitive stimulation through "communicative passages" that stimulate the elderly to tell their reflections, emotions and sensations. Visitors, through the narration, are led to connect pieces of personal life to the work of art and to share their impressions and considerations with others through a free conversation. Subsequently, what emerged from the discussions of all is expected to be summarized by a museum assistant and presented.