Become a Living Portrait: Help Shape a New Museum Interactive

Leicester Museum & Art Gallery is creating a new interactive called “Living Portraits” for its People & Portraits gallery. The gallery is currently under construction, so this review session will take place at the King Richard III Visitor Centre. All-In Leicester is hosting a hands-on access review, where participants will test the interactive, provide feedback, and help ensure it is accessible and engaging for everyone. This will be the first in a series of access reviews that All-In will run with Leicester Museum & Art Gallery for the duration of their capital development works, due to complete in 2029.

“Living Portraits” allows visitors to take a photo, apply artistic styles inspired by the museum’s portrait collection, and see the image displayed in the gallery.

During the session, we’ll explore:

• Camera positions – seated and standing
• Stylus options for users
• Clarity of content – readability and ease of use
• Navigation routes – seeing if on screen instructions are intuitive

Your feedback will directly influence the design and accessibility of this new interactive.

📍 Venue: King Richard III Visitor Centre – Meeting Room (Kings Suite)
🗓 Date: Tuesday 25 November 2025

Two sessions are available:

• Session 1: 2:45–4:30 PM (arrive from 2:45 PM for refreshments; session begins at 3:00 PM)
• Session 2: 4:45–6:30 PM (arrive from 4:45 PM for refreshments; session begins at 5:00 PM)

Each session lasts around 90 minutes.

• BSL interpretation: Provided for the evening session only (4:45–6:30 PM).
• Live transcription: Available for both sessions.
• Refreshments: Provided 15 minutes before each session.
• Accessible taxis: Available for participants who need them; costs covered by Leicester Museum & Art Gallery.
• Accessible toilets: Available on site.
• Venue accessibility: The King Richard III Visitor Centre has step-free access. For full accessibility details, see the Accessibility page.
• Parking: Blue Badge parking is available nearby on a first-come, first-served basis.
• Public transport: Leicester Railway Station is about a 10-minute walk away. Bus routes include the 47/48 Circle Line and services along London Road and Welford Road.

Please let us know of any additional access needs or travel requirements when booking — we ask for at least one week’s notice to make arrangements.

Directions to the King Richard III Visitor Centre

This session is open to All-In members and access reviewers with lived experience of disability, neurodivergence, or other access barriers. No technical experience is needed — just your feedback and perspective on accessibility.

Please register for one session only. Places are limited to ensure everyone can test the interactive and give feedback.

Leicester Museum & Art Gallery is the city’s flagship museum, dedicated to preserving and celebrating art, history, and culture. It presents a year-round programme of exhibitions, collections, and public engagement projects that are open and welcoming to all.

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All-In Leicester works with cultural venues across the city to improve access and inclusion. Our access reviews bring together people with lived experience and venue teams to shape design decisions that make a real difference. If you’d like to join All-In or keep up to date with future reviews and events, you can sign up at allinleicester.org.uk or contact .

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