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.
- In general
- in wheelchair Independently accessible to people in wheelchair
- walking with difficulties Independently accessible to people walking with difficulties
- blind Independently accessible to people blind
- visualy impaired Independently accessible to 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
- 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.
People in weelchair
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.
People walking with difficulties
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.
Personnes aveugles
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.
Personnes malvoyantes
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.
Personnes sourdes
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.
Personnes malentendantes
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.
Personnes avec difficultés de compréhension
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).