Maison de l'Imprimerie et des Lettres de Wallonie
The Maison de l'Imprimerie et des Lettres de Wallonie is a living museum that traces the history of printing since Gutenberg. It is a place dedicated to the paper and printing trades. Its raison d'être is to safeguard the human and technical heritage of the book arts.
Visitors actively participate in the discovery of the different technical processes related to ancient and modern printing: rag paper lifting, typography (monotype and linotype), engravings, lithography, etc.
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- In general
- in wheelchair An information sheet is available for the accessibility of people in wheelchair
- walking with difficulties An information sheet is available for the accessibility of people walking with difficulties
- blind Accessible with a occasionnal help for people blind
- visualy impaired Accessible with a occasionnal help for people visualy impaired
- deaf Independently accessible to people deaf
- hard of hearing Independently accessible to people hard of hearing
- with difficulty understanding Independently accessible to people with difficulty understanding
In general
Strong points
Staff
- A reference person is present to welcome and accompany the persons with special needs.
- The staff has received training for the reception of persons with special needs.
Identification
- The building is easy to find.
People in weelchair
Strong points
Parking
- There is at least 1 parking space less than 100 metres from the entrance.
Horizontal circulation
- There is no step to negotiate.
Exposition
- The majority of the content of the exhibition is accessible and visible.
Points of attention
Parking
- There are no reserved parking spaces.
Entrance
- There is a step in the entrance.
- The door is heavy.
Adapted sanitary
- There is no adapted toilet.
People walking with difficulties
Strong points
Parking
- There is at least 1 parking space less than 100 metres from the entrance.
Entrance
- There is a step lower than 18 cm in the entrance.
Horizontal circulation
- There is no step to negotiate.
- There are seats along the pathway.
Points of attention
Adapted sanitary
- There is no adapted toilet.
Personnes aveugles
Strong points
Home
- The reception is located in the logical continuation of the pathway.
Exposition
- Adapted guided tours are organised upon reservation.
- A significant part of the exhibition content is adapted (touch, smell, hearing).
- It is possible to touch reproductions of works.
- It is possible to touch exhibits.
Personnes malvoyantes
Strong points
Home
- The reception is located in the logical continuation of the pathway.
Exposition
- The majority of the works are visible at close range.
- Adapted guided tours are organised upon reservation.
Personnes sourdes
Strong points
Exposition
- A significant part of the exhibition content is adapted (touch, smell, sight).
Points of attention
Home
- There is no staff member practicing sign language.
Personnes malentendantes
Strong points
Home
- The reception is located in a quiet environment.
Exposition
- Written explanations are available.
Personnes avec difficultés de compréhension
Strong points
Entrance
- The building is easy to find.
Home
- The reception is calm.
Exposition
- A significant part of the exhibition is varied (touch, smell, sight, hearing).
Points of attention
Exposition
- There is no easy to read support.