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Musée de Folklore de Mouscron

Housed in a bright, modern building, the Musée de Folklore de Mouscron invites you to discover life on the frontier (Picardy Wallonia / West Flanders / Northern France) through a rich collection of objects, documents and personal accounts. 

Strong points

Staff
  • An reference person is available upon prior request.
  • There is staff available to help negotiate obstacles.
  • There is staff available to direct and guide.
  • The staff has received training for the reception of persons with special needs.
Safety
  • The signage makes it possible to find the way and orient oneself easily.
Parking
  • It is possible to drop a person off near the entrance.
Identification
  • The building is easy to find.

Strong points

Parking
  • The reserved parking spaces are properly indicated.
  • It is possible to drop a person off near the entrance.
Access road from the car park
  • Most of the transit areas are sufficiently large.
  • There is no step to negotiate.
Entrance
  • The building is easy to identify.
  • The entrance is easy to identify.
  • The main entrance is accessible.
  • There is a doorbell at the entrance that allows asking for help.
Home
  • The payment device is easy to use.
  • There is a mobile payment device.
  • The free space in front of the counter is sufficiently big.
Horizontal circulation
  • The floor is regular and free of obstacles.
  • The width of the hallways is sufficient.
  • All the transit areas are sufficiently large.
Vertical circulation
  • There is a lift.
Adapted sanitary
  • The adapted toilet is easy to find.
  • An adapted toilet is available, well signalled and easy to use.
Exposition
  • All the content of the exhibition is accessible and visible.

Strong points

Parking
  • There is at least 1 reserved parking space less than 50 metres from the entrance.
  • The reserved parking spaces are properly indicated.
Access road from the car park
  • All the transit areas are sufficiently large.
  • The floor is regular.
  • The floor is hard.
Access road from the street
  • All the transit areas are sufficiently large.
Entrance
  • The entrance is easy to identify.
  • There is a doorbell at the entrance that allows asking for help.
  • The staff sees the persons who arrive and can offer assistance.
  • The building is easy to identify.
  • The main entrance is accessible.
Home
  • Seats are available near the reception.
  • The reception is easy to find and close to the entrance.
Horizontal circulation
  • There is no step to negotiate.
  • Circulation is easy everywhere.
  • The floor is hard.
  • The floor is regular and free of obstacles.
  • The width of the hallways is sufficient.
Vertical circulation
  • There is a lift.
Adapted sanitary
  • There is a toilet with grab bars and it is easy to use.
  • There is a sink in the adapted toilet.

Strong points

Access road from the car park
  • Circulation is free from obstacles.
Entrance
  • The entrance is easy to identify.
  • The entrance is located in the logical continuation of the pathway.
  • The opening of the door is automatic.
  • 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 reception has no glass partition.
  • The staff sees the persons coming into the building and can assist them.
Horizontal circulation
  • The dangerous objects in the pathway are secured.
  • Circulation is free from obstacles.
Vertical circulation
  • A lift serves all the floors open to the public.
Exposition
  • Adapted guided tours are organised upon reservation.
  • It is possible to touch reproductions of works.

Strong points

Access road from the car park
  • There are no obstacles.
  • There is contrast.
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.
Home
  • The staff sees the persons coming into the building and can assist them.
  • The reception is in a quiet environment.
Horizontal circulation
  • Circulation is free from obstacles.
  • The dangerous objects in the pathway are secured.
  • Circulation is free from obstacles.
  • The furniture contrasts with its environment.
Vertical circulation
  • A lift serves all the floors.
Exposition
  • A visitor guide in large characters is available.
  • The majority of the works are visible at close range.
  • Adapted guided tours are organised upon reservation.

Strong points

Parking
  • The car park is freely accessible.
Entrance
  • The entrance is easy to find.
  • The building is easy to find.
  • There is a doorbell near the door.
  • The staff sees the persons who arrive and can offer assistance.
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.
  • There is a video presentation in sign language.
  • The rates are displayed in the reception.
  • The premises are easy to understand.
Vertical circulation
  • The floors of the building are well marked.
Adapted sanitary
  • It is possible to see whether a toilet is occupied or free.
Exposition
  • Documents in an “easy to read” format are available.
  • There are interactive terminals with French subtitles.

Strong points

Parking
  • The car park is freely accessible.
Entrance
  • The entrance is easy to find.
  • The building is easy to find.
  • There is a doorbell near the door.
  • The staff sees the persons who arrive and can offer assistance.
Home
  • The reception is located in a quiet environment.
  • There is an induction loop in the reception.
  • The reception is open, well lit and allows lip reading.
  • The rates are displayed in the reception.
Magnetic induction loop
  • An mobile induction loop is available upon request.
Vertical circulation
  • The floors of the building are well marked.
Adapted sanitary
  • It is possible to see whether a toilet is occupied or free.
Exposition
  • The environment is calm.
  • A significant part of the exhibition content is adapted (touch, smell, sight, hearing).
  • Documents in an “easy to read” format are available.

Strong points

Entrance
  • The entrance is easy to find.
  • The building is easy to find.
  • There is a doorbell near the door.
  • The staff sees the persons who arrive and can offer assistance.
Home
  • The reception is calm.
  • The reception is easy to find and close to the entrance.
  • It is possible to pay in cash (coins and notes).
Vertical circulation
  • The lift is easy to use or staff is available to help.
  • There is an audio announcement in the lift.
Horizontal circulation
  • The location is calm and well lit.
Adapted sanitary
  • The toilets are easy to find.
Exposition
  • A significant part of the exhibition is varied (touch, smell, sight, hearing).
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