Art et marges museum

Located in the heart of Brussels in the Marolles district, the Art et Marges museum has been supporting for more than 25 years the work of artists who are not part of the classical cultural circuit. Called "outsiders", these self-taught artists/creators work in isolation or in creative workshops for psychologically fragile or mentally handicapped people.

Through temporary exhibitions, the artistic works are regularly renewed to the delight of all.

Due to the temporary nature of the exhibitions, only the fixed parts were audited (entrance, toilets, lift, etc.).

The museum is ideally located in the Marolles district, near public transport (metro, tram, bus).

By prior arrangement, a member of staff, trained in visual impairment, can give a guided tour of the works and artists on display.

Strong points

Staff

A reference person is present to accompany the persons with special needs.

Points of attention

Safety

The signage is insufficient for orientation.

Identification

The building is hard to find.

There is a PRM parking space on the pavement in front of the museum, with an accessible public walkway to the museum entrance (lowered curbs).

The Saint-Pierre bus stop is located right in front of the museum entrance (bus 27 - 48 - 12).

The museum has a removable ramp to overcome the step at the entrance to the building.

Interior dimensions of the platform lift = 100x130cm (width x depth)

Strong points

Parking

There is at least 1 reserved parking space less than 100 metres from the entrance.

Access road from the car park

All the transit areas are sufficiently large.
There is no step to negotiate.
The floor is regular and free of obstacles.

Entrance

The staff sees the persons who arrive and can offer assistance.

Home

There is a mobile payment device.
The free space in front of the counter is sufficiently big.
The counter is at the correct height.

Horizontal circulation

The floor is regular and free of obstacles.

Vertical circulation

There is a lift.

Points of attention

Entrance

The building is hard to identify.

Adapted sanitary

The toilet is not properly signalled.

A removable ramp can be placed if necessary to overcome the step at the entrance to the museum.

Portable seats are available behind the reception desk for sitting during the visit.

Strong points

Parking

There is at least 1 parking space less than 50 metres from the entrance.

Access road from the car park

There is no step to negotiate.
The floor is regular and free of obstacles.
The floor is hard.

Entrance

The staff sees the persons who arrive and can offer assistance.
There is a step lower than 18 cm in the entrance.

Home

Seats are available near the reception.

Horizontal circulation

There is no step to negotiate.

Vertical circulation

There is a lift.
There is a grab bar in the lift.

Adapted sanitary

There is a toilet with grab bars and it is easy to use.

Points of attention

Entrance

The building is hard to identify.

Adapted sanitary

The toilet is not properly signalled.

Marker: The guide line at the Saint-Pierre bus stop leads to the entrance of the museum

Guided tours adapted for the blind and visually impaired are available by prior arrangement. They are conducted by a member of staff specifically trained in visual impairment.

Due to the continuous renewal of the exhibitions and the scenography, we cannot give an opinion on the horizontal circulation in the parts hosting the exhibitions.

Strong points

Access road from the car park

Guide-lines and tactile tiles facilitate circulation.
Circulation is free from obstacles.

Guide dog

Assistance dogs are accepted.

Entrance

The staff sees the persons who arrive and can offer assistance .

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.

Vertical circulation

A lift serves all the floors open to the public.

Points of attention

Entrance

There is no device allowing the identification of the entrance.

Vertical circulation

The staircases are not secure.

Marker: The guide line at the Saint-Pierre bus stop leads to the entrance of the museum

Guided tours adapted for the blind and visually impaired are available by prior arrangement. They are conducted by a member of staff specifically trained in visual impairment.

Due to the continuous renewal of the exhibitions and the scenography, we cannot give an opinion on the horizontal circulation in the parts hosting the exhibitions.

Strong points

Access road from the car park

Guide-lines and tactile tiles are present and facilitate circulation.

Entrance

The staff sees the persons who arrive and can offer assistance.

Vertical circulation

The lift can be used in autonomy or staff is available to help.

Points of attention

Entrance

There is no device allowing the identification of the entrance.
The entrance is hard to find.

Home

There is no reference person to welcome the persons with special needs.

Horizontal circulation

Some glass walls in the pathway are not secured by a contrasting visual marking.

Vertical circulation

The staircases are not secure.
The lighting is not sufficient.
The lighting is not continuous.
The signage is not adapted and does not make it possible to orient oneself easily.