Voices to Access Online Audio Content
Available Online Exhibit Intepretation Audio Recordings as of October, 2001
Recorded by
The Smithsonian Institution Accessibility Program
Voices to Access2000 Project
1. Smithsonian Welcome Brochure
A 37 minute, slide illustrated audio tour of the Smithsonian museums in Washington, DC and New York City. Comprehensive visitor orientatin material can be found here. .
Each segment is also available as a downloadable MP3 file for playback on MP3 devices or for burning to Audio CD.
2. The American Presidency: A Glorious Burden
Six 48 minute recordings, encompassing the entire exhibit text, available for immediate playback over the Internet using the Windows Media Player. The exhibit can be visited online at the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History's website.
Each segment is also available as a downloadable MP3 file for playback on MP3 devices or for burning to Audio CD.
Click here to download the complete text of this narration. It is divided into 11 Word Documents.
3. Whistler's Peacock Room
An eleven minute audio tour for immediate playback over the Internet using the Windows Media Player. This presentation includes both audio and a synchronized tour of The Peacock Room website at the Smithsonian's Freer-Sackler Gallery.
4. The Huguenot Legacy, English Silver - 1680-1760
A thirteen minute audio interpretation of the exhibit brochure. This exhibit was on display at the Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum from April 27 to August 8, 1999. The online exhibit can still be seen on the museum's website. Look under Exhibitions, Past Exhibitions.
5. Vikings: The North Atlantic Saga
A two hour and forty minute audio interpretation of the entire exhibit wall and label text. This exhibit was on display at the National Museum of Natural History, and is now on tour. The online exhibit can still be seen on the museum's website. Look under Exhibits, Online Exhibits.