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Espace scénographique du NID - Ville de Namur

The NID, which stands for ‘Namur Intelligente et Durable’ (Intelligent and Sustainable Namur), is the place to be if you want to discover and think about the city of tomorrow. Located at the pointe du Grognon, this unique space invites you to explore themes such as ecological transition and strengthening the resilience of cities in the face of environmental challenges.

A rich programme for all ages !
Discover the permanent exhibition ‘Hatching the City of Tomorrow’, build your own sustainable LEGO city, or take part in workshops, activities and special events. Whether you're on your own, with your family or with friends, there's always an activity to suit you.

All the activities are free. To make sure you don't miss a thing, check out the full programme on their website and follow them on their social networks. And sign up for their newsletter to keep up to date with all the latest news !

Opening times :

  • Wednesday to Friday, 10am to 5pm
  • Saturday and Sunday, 2pm to 6pm


Book now on the NID website !
www.le-nid.be  - www.namur.be

You can register on site, subject to availability.

Le Nid does not have a car park, but it is possible to park in an underground car park or on the road. 

The building can be accessed via the esplanade or the restaurant. Access from the restaurant is via a lift. The lift door is a manual swing door and the cabin is 95 cm wide.

Staff are trained to welcome people with disabilities. They are available to accompany and guide visitors throughout their visit, to make up for the lack of accessibility of the facilities available. 

Strong points

Staff
  • A reference person is present to welcome and accompany the persons with special needs.
  • There is staff available to direct and guide.
Safety
  • The structure of the location is simple and makes it possible to find the way and orient oneself easily.

Points of attention

Identification
  • The building is hard to find.

There is a public car park nearby.

The cinema/introduction to the exhibition area has an unsecured 23% ramp 60 cm long and 100 cm wide. Staff are always on hand to help with obstacles and to guide visitors through the exhibition. 

Strong points

Parking
  • There is at least 1 reserved parking space less than 100 metres from the entrance.
  • The reserved parking spaces are properly indicated.
  • The reserved parking spaces are sufficiently big and horizontal.
Access road from the car park
  • All the transit areas are sufficiently large.
  • The floor is regular and free of obstacles.
  • The floor is hard.
Access road from the street
  • Most of the transit areas are sufficiently large.
  • There is no step to negotiate.
  • The floor is regular and free of obstacles.
  • The floor is hard.
Entrance
  • The entrance is easy to identify.
  • The main entrance is accessible.
  • There is no step in the entrance.
  • The staff sees the persons who arrive and can offer assistance.
  • The passage width of the door measures at least 85 cm.
Home
  • The free space in front of the counter is sufficiently big.
  • A reference person is present to welcome and accompany the persons with special needs.
Horizontal circulation
  • The floor is regular and free of obstacles.
  • All the transit areas are sufficiently large.
  • There is a ramp that is difficult to negotiate but the staff is available to help.
  • The structure of the location is simple and makes it possible to find the way and orient oneself easily.
Adapted sanitary
  • The adapted toilet is easy to find.
  • An adapted toilet is available, well signalled and easy to use.

Points of attention

Entrance
  • The building is hard to identify.
  • The door is heavy.
Home
  • The counter is too high.
Adapted sanitary
  • The key to the toilet must be requested from the staff.
Exposition
  • A large part of the equipment such as tablets or interactive terminals cannot be used.
  • The tables have a central leg that may impede a correct positioning in a wheelchair.

There is a public car park nearby.

The cinema/introduction to the exhibition area has an unsecured 23% ramp 60 cm long and 100 cm wide. Staff are always on hand to help with obstacles and to guide visitors through the exhibition.

Strong points

Parking
  • There is at least 1 reserved parking space less than 100 metres from the entrance.
  • The reserved parking spaces are properly indicated.
  • The reserved parking spaces are sufficiently big and horizontal.
Access road from the car park
  • All the transit areas are sufficiently large.
  • The floor is regular and free of obstacles.
Access road from the street
  • All the transit areas are sufficiently large.
  • The floor is regular and free of obstacles.
Entrance
  • The entrance is easy to identify.
  • The staff sees the persons who arrive and can offer assistance.
  • The main entrance is accessible.
  • There is no step in the entrance.
  • The passage width of the doors measures at least 85 cm.
Home
  • The reception is easy to find and close to the entrance.
  • A reference person is present to welcome and accompany the persons with special needs.
Horizontal circulation
  • The floor is regular and free of obstacles.
  • All the transit areas are sufficiently large.
  • There are seats along the pathway.
  • The structure of the location is simple and makes it possible to find the way and orient oneself easily.
Adapted sanitary
  • There is a toilet with grab bars and it is easy to use.
  • There is a sink in the adapted toilet.
  • The adapted toilet is easy to find.
Exposition
  • All the content of the exhibition is accessible.

Points of attention

Entrance
  • The building is hard to identify.
  • The door is heavy.
Adapted sanitary
  • The key to the toilet must be requested from the staff.

The content of the exhibition is not accessible, but staff are always on hand to provide guidance and explanations during the visit. 

Strong points

Access road from the car park
  • Guide-lines facilitate circulation.
  • Circulation is free from obstacles.
Access road from the street
  • Guide-lines facilitate circulation .
  • Circulation is free from obstacles.
  • The pedestrian crossings are secured by tactile tiles.
Guide dog
  • Assistance dogs are accepted.
Entrance
  • The staff sees the persons who arrive and can offer assistance .
Home
  • The reception has no glass partition.
  • The reception is located in the logical continuation of the pathway.
  • A reference person is present to welcome and accompany the persons with special needs.
Horizontal circulation
  • Circulation is free from obstacles.
  • The location is structured in a simple and intuitive way.
Exposition
  • An audio description is available.

Points of attention

Entrance
  • The entrance is hard to find.
Exposition
  • The exhibition is not adapted, since the content is mainly visual.

The content of the exhibition is not accessible, but staff are always on hand to provide guidance and explanations during the visit. 

The building is entirely glazed and the glass walls are not secured. On sunny days, the sun may dazzle visitors.

Strong points

Access road from the car park
  • Natural or artificial guide-lines facilitate circulation.
  • There are no obstacles.
Access road from the street
  • Guide-lines facilitate circulation.
  • Circulation is free from obstacles.
  • The pedestrian crossings are secured by tactile tiles.
Entrance
  • The staff sees the persons who arrive and can offer assistance.
Home
  • A reference person is present to welcome the persons with special needs.
  • The reception is located in the logical continuation of the pathway.
Horizontal circulation
  • Circulation is free from obstacles.
  • The furniture contrasts with its environment.
  • The structure of the location is simple and makes it possible to find the way and orient oneself easily.
Exposition
  • The majority of the works are visible at close range.

Points of attention

Entrance
  • The entrance is hard to find.
Horizontal circulation
  • The glass walls and doors are not secured by a contrasting visual marking.
  • There is a blinding lighting through the floor in a part of the pathway.
  • There is at least one non-secured ramp in the logical pathway.
Exposition
  • There is no visitor guide in large characters.
  • An audio-guide is available, but does not adapt itself automatically to the visitor‘s progress.

Strong points

Entrance
  • The entrance is easy to find.
  • The staff sees the persons who arrive and can offer assistance.
  • The opening hours are displayed next to the door.
Home
  • The reception is open, well lit and allows lip reading.
  • The reception is easy to find and close to the entrance.
  • The institution can be contacted by email.
  • The structure of the location is simple and makes it possible to find the way and orient oneself easily.
  • There is staff available to direct and guide.
Wireless
  • It is possible to connect to the mobile networks, 3G or 4G.
  • Wi-Fi is free and available anywhere in the building.
Light
  • The lighting is sufficient and allows lip reading.
Adapted sanitary
  • It is possible to see whether a toilet is occupied or free.
  • The toilets are easy to find.
Exposition
  • The displayed content is mainly visual.
  • The films and videos are subtitled.
  • The lighting is sufficient and continuous all through the visit.

Points of attention

Entrance
  • The building is hard to find.
Home
  • There is no staff member practicing sign language.
Exposition
  • A part of the content is inaccessible, as it is acoustic.
  • There is no adapted fire alarm system (light or vibration).

Strong points

Entrance
  • The entrance is easy to find.
  • The staff sees the persons who arrive and can offer assistance.
  • The opening hours are displayed next to the door.
Home
  • The reception is open, well lit and allows lip reading.
  • The reception is easy to find and close to the entrance.
  • The institution can be contacted by email.
  • The premises are easy to understand.
Light
  • The lighting is sufficient and allows lip reading.
Adapted sanitary
  • It is possible to see whether a toilet is occupied or free.
Exposition
  • The environment is calm.
  • The displayed content is mainly visual.
  • The films and videos are subtitled .
  • The lighting is sufficient and continuous all through the visit.
  • An audio-guide with headset and adjustable volume is available.

Points of attention

Entrance
  • The building is hard to find.
Home
  • Depending on attendance, the reception can be very noisy.
Magnetic induction loop
  • There is no mobile induction loop.

Strong points

Entrance
  • The staff sees the persons who arrive and can offer assistance.
  • The opening hours are displayed next to the door.
Home
  • The reception is calm.
  • The reception is easy to find and close to the entrance.
  • There is staff available to direct and guide.
Horizontal circulation
  • The location is calm and well lit.
  • The structure of the location is simple and makes it possible to find the way and orient oneself easily.
  • The function of the space is displayed on each door.
Adapted sanitary
  • The toilets are easy to find.
Exposition
  • An adapted visit is available without reservation.
  • There is no need to by a ticket in advance.
  • There are interactive terminals.
  • The lighting is sufficient and continuous all through the visit.

Points of attention

Entrance
  • The building is hard to find.
Exposition
  • There is no easy to read support.
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