KBR Museum

The KBR museum is a museum of the Royal Library of Belgium (KBR).

The collection includes numerous manuscripts from the Library of the Dukes of Burgundy, created by Philip II of Burgundy.

The first level of the museum presents the different stages in the production of a manuscript: preparation of the support, work of the copyist, illumination and binding.

The tour has been specially designed to appeal to all the senses: auditory, visual, sensory, etc.

At the entrance, you will be given a digital bracelet to increase interaction with the museum's content. Three different levels are available: children's visit, discovery, in-depth.

Information on the manuscripts on display and on their period is available in several languages.

Good to know: Did you know that manuscripts are too fragile to be displayed permanently? To protect them, the museum changes the manuscripts twice a year.

Admission is free for disabled visitors (+ 1 accompanying person).

Parking spaces are available for disabled visitors at Boulevard de l'Empereur 4 (see more information and access on the website)

Strong points

Staff

There is staff available to help negotiate obstacles.
There is staff available to direct and guide.

Safety

The signage makes it possible to find the way and orient oneself easily.
The structure of the location is simple and makes it possible to find the way and orient oneself easily.
There is an interactive terminal with a map of the location.

Identification

The building is easy to find.

From the PRM parking spaces, to reach the entrance of KBR in a wheelchair, please follow the route indicated on the website in order to avoid the stairs:

https://www.kbr.be/fr/accessibilite

The museum is very accessible to wheelchairs, only the layout of the toilet is problematic (lack of a grab bar + transfer air = 1m wide instead of the recommended 1.10m).

Strong points

Parking

It is possible to drop a person off near the entrance.

Access road from the street

All the transit areas are sufficiently large.
The floor is regular.
The floor is hard.

Entrance

The building is easy to identify.
The main entrance is accessible.
The opening of the door is automatic.

Home

There is a mobile payment device.
The counter is at the correct height.

Horizontal circulation

The floor is regular and free of obstacles.
All the transit areas are sufficiently large.

Vertical circulation

There is a lift.

Adapted sanitary

The adapted toilet is easy to find.

Exposition

All the content of the exhibition is accessible and visible.
Equipment such as tablets or interactive terminals can be used.

Points of attention

Adapted sanitary

The toilet is not properly equipped.
The space around the toilet seat is too small.

The museum is very accessible for people with walking difficulties.

There are no drop-off points in front of the museum entrance as it is located in a green area. However, there are seating areas along the route to the entrance of the building.

Strong points

Access road from the car park

There are seats along the pathway.
The floor is hard.

Entrance

The entrance is easy to identify.
The main entrance is accessible.

Home

Seats are available near the reception.

Horizontal circulation

Circulation is easy everywhere.
The floor is regular and free of obstacles.
All the transit areas are sufficiently large.

Vertical circulation

There is a lift.

Adapted sanitary

The adapted toilet is easy to find.

Exposition

There are seats in every space of the exhibition.
Seat sticks are available.

Points of attention

Parking

The parking spaces are located further than 100 metres from the entrance.

We advise accompanying persons to be vigilant on the 2nd level of the exhibition route.
The animal figures to be touched are not marked on the floor (see our photo gallery).
The other parts are perfectly safe.

Strong points

Guide dog

Assistance dogs are accepted.

Entrance

The entrance is located in the logical continuation of the pathway.
The opening of the door is automatic.

Home

The reception is located in front of the entrance.
The reception is in a quiet environment.
The staff sees the persons coming into the building and can assist them.

Horizontal circulation

Circulation is free from obstacles.
The location is structured in a simple and intuitive way.

Vertical circulation

A lift serves all the floors open to the public.
The staircases have at least one handrail.
The staircases are secured by warning tiles.

Exposition

An audio description is available.
A significant part of the exhibition content is adapted (touch, smell, hearing).

Points of attention

Access road from the street

The staircases are not secured.
The pedestrian crossings are not secured by tactile tiles.

Exposition

No adapted tours are planned.

Due to the low light exposure of the manuscripts, the exhibition route is dark. We advise visitors to bring their walking sticks to feel safe.

Strong points

Entrance

The entrance is easy to identify.
The opening of the door is automatic.

Home

The staff sees the persons coming into the building and can assist them.
The reception is located in front of the entrance.

Horizontal circulation

Circulation is free from obstacles.
The glass walls and doors are secured by a contrasting visual marking.
Circulation is free from obstacles.

Vertical circulation

The lift can be used in autonomy or staff is available to help.
The lighting is sufficient and continuous in the staircases.

Points of attention

Access road from the car park

The staircases are not secured.
The pedestrian crossings are not secured by tactile tiles.

Exposition

No adapted tours are planned.

Due to the low light exposure of the manuscripts, the exhibition route is dark.

Strong points

Entrance

The building is easy to find.

Home

The reception is open, well lit and allows lip reading.
The institution can be contacted by email.
The rates are displayed in the reception.
The premises are easy to understand.

Wireless

Wi-Fi is free and available anywhere in the building.

Vertical circulation

There is a visual display of the floors in the lift.

Adapted sanitary

The toilets are easy to find.

Exposition

A significant part of the exhibition content is adapted (touch, smell, sight).
There are interactive terminals with French subtitles.
The presented works are explained in an simple and easily understandable way.
There is an adapted fire alarm system (light or vibration).

Points of attention

Exposition

Badly lit areas make lip reading difficult.

Due to the low light exposure of the manuscripts, the exhibition route is dark.

Strong points

Entrance

The building is easy to find.

Home

The reception is located in a quiet environment.
The reception is open, well lit and allows lip reading.
The institution can be contacted by email.
The rates are displayed in the reception.
The premises are easy to understand.

Vertical circulation

There is a visual display of the floors in the lift.

Exposition

The environment is calm.
A significant part of the exhibition content is adapted (touch, smell, sight, hearing).
Written explanations are available.
There are interactive terminals with headsets.

Points of attention

Exposition

Badly lit areas make lip reading difficult .

The museum offers an interactive tour adapted to children and people with comprehension difficulties thanks to a digital bracelet that will adapt the content of the visit (touch screens, audio tracks, etc.)

More information on the KBR website => https://www.kbr.be/fr/museum/enfants