Musée de la Médecine

The Musée de la Médecine has been in existence for over 25 years, bringing together an original heritage consisting mainly of art and archaeological objects rather than old instruments and apparatus. A visit to its 8 exhibition rooms provides a direct illustration of medical practices and helps visitors to understand the evolution of medicine.

The museum is relatively accessible, but there are a number of points to bear in mind.
We invite you to consult the specific information sheet giving details of the museum's accessibility for each target audience.
The museum building is located on the Erasmus campus.
The museum staff are particularly well aware of and trained to welcome PRMs.
The museum can organise special tours for people with special needs.

Strong points

Staff

A reference person is present to welcome and accompany the persons with special needs.
An reference person is available upon prior request.
The staff has received training for the reception of persons with special needs.

Despite efforts to make the content of the exhibitions accessible, there are still some major points of concern.
There are disabled parking spaces in a pay car park, but it is far from the entrance and difficult to get to. What's more, the spaces are not up to standard (too narrow). There are also other spaces in front of the hospital entrance, but they are all occupied on a regular basis.
There is a step at the front door, which is filled by a removable ramp (16% slope over 30cm).
The bell for asking for help is 120cm high.
The lift is not fully accessible, as it has a clearance of 75cm. It serves all floors except two rooms (anatomical waxes I and II).
Some doorways are less than 80cm wide (some are 77.5cm wide).
The "PRM" toilets are not properly equipped (no grab bar) and the doorway has a clearance of 76cm without sufficient turning space for access.

Strong points

Entrance

The building is easy to identify.
There is a doorbell at the entrance that allows asking for help.

Points of attention

Parking

There are no reserved parking spaces.

Horizontal circulation

Some transit areas are too narrow.

Vertical circulation

The lift does not serve all the floors open to the public.
The width of the lift door measures less than 80 cm.

Adapted sanitary

There is an adapted toilet, but it is difficult to access.
The toilet is not properly equipped.

Exposition

Due to the configuration of the premises, a part of the content is difficult to access.

Despite efforts to make the content of the exhibitions accessible, there are still some major points of concern.
There are disabled parking spaces in a pay car park, but it is far from the entrance and difficult to get to. What's more, the spaces are not up to standard (too narrow). There are also other spaces in front of the hospital entrance, but they are all occupied on a regular basis.
The lift is not fully accessible, as it has a clearance of 75cm. It serves all floors except two rooms (anatomical waxes I and II).
Some doorways are less than 80 cm wide (some are 77.5 cm wide).
The "PRM" toilets are not properly equipped (no grab bar) and the doorway has a clearance of 76cm without sufficient turning space for access.

Strong points

Entrance

The entrance is easy to identify.
There is a doorbell at the entrance that allows asking for help.

Home

Seats are available near the reception.
Wheelchairs are available.
Seat sticks are available.

Horizontal circulation

There is no step to negotiate.
The floor is regular.

Points of attention

Horizontal circulation

Some transit areas are too narrow.

Vertical circulation

There is a handrail on one side of the staircases only.
The staircases are not secure.
The width of the lift door measures less than 80 cm.

Adapted sanitary

There are no grab bars in the toilet.

Exposition

Due to the configuration of the premises, a part of the content is difficult to access.

Much of the exhibition's content can be discovered on tours adapted to the sense of touch and smell. These tours are easily organised with a trained guide.
Despite the efforts made to make the content of the exhibitions accessible, there are still some points to note.
Access to the upper floors is possible via a lift, but there is no Braille or relief on the buttons, and no voice synthesis (the lift does not serve two of the museum's rooms: Anatomical Waxes I and II).
The stairs are not safe.

Strong points

Guide dog

Assistance dogs are accepted.

Entrance

The entrance is located in the logical continuation of the pathway.

Vertical circulation

The staircases have at least one handrail.

Exposition

Adapted guided tours are organised upon reservation.
An audio description is available.
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.

Points of attention

Vertical circulation

The staircases are not secured by warning tiles at their top.
The staircases are not secure.

Much of the exhibition's content can be discovered on tours adapted to the sense of touch and smell. These tours are easily organised with a trained guide.
Despite the efforts made to make the content of the exhibitions accessible, there are still some points to note.
Access to the upper floors is possible via a lift, but there are no raised buttons or voice synthesis (the lift does not serve two of the museum's rooms: Anatomical Waxes I and II).
The stairs are not safe.

Strong points

Entrance

The entrance is easy to identify.
The entrance is located in the logical continuation of the pathway.
There is a doorbell at the entrance that allows asking for help.

Exposition

Adapted guided tours are organised upon reservation.

Points of attention

Vertical circulation

The staircases are not secure.

Guided tours can be organised.
Staff are made aware of this and there is one person responsible for welcoming and accompanying deaf people (who has undergone LDS training). There is also video content with LDS subtitles.

Strong points

Entrance

The entrance is easy to find.

Wireless

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

Vertical circulation

The floors of the building are well marked.

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.
A significant part of the exhibition content is adapted (touch, smell, sight).
Documents in an “easy to read” format are available.
The films and videos are subtitled.
A visit in Belgian French sign language is available upon prior request.
A Visio guide in Belgian French sign language is available.
The lighting is sufficient and allows lip reading.

The content of the exhibition is accompanied by written explanations, there is a guide in FALC (easy to read and understand format) and there is an opportunity to touch the works.

Strong points

Entrance

The entrance is easy to find.

Vertical circulation

The floors of the building are well marked.

Light

The lighting is sufficient and allows lip reading.

Adapted sanitary

It is possible to see whether a toilet is occupied or free.

Exposition

An adapted visit is available upon prior request .
A significant part of the exhibition content is adapted (touch, smell, sight, hearing).
Documents in an “easy to read” format are available.
The films and videos are subtitled .

Points of attention

Magnetic induction loop

There is no mobile induction loop.

The exhibition content is accompanied by a guide in FALC (easy to read and understand format) and there is the opportunity to touch the works.
Despite the efforts made to make the content of the exhibitions accessible, there are still some points to note.
There is no text-to-speech facility in the lift and the stairs can be dangerous.