Préhistomuseum
A MUSEUM AND PARK TO EXPERIENCE PREHISTORY !
The raison d'être of the Préhistomuseum :
"The Préhistomuseum exists to enable everyone to experience our humanity through an original and offbeat encounter with Prehistory and archaeology."
By discovering the Préhistomuseum, awaken the primitive in you, because we are all homo sapiens !
The museum's challenge ? To take you on a journey back in time...
- 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 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
Please note : only the following activities have been certified and verified (main building and pavilion area on the plan) :
- Permanent exhibition
- Research centre
- Experiences
Neither the restaurant nor the park were audited for certification.
There are 3 reserved wheelchair spaces just before the restaurant.
You can join a group guided by a mediator (without prior reservation). The mediator will adapt to the needs of the group and give you hands-on experience.
Strong points
Staff
- A reference person is present to welcome and accompany the persons with special needs.
Safety
- The structure of the location is simple and 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
Please note : only the following activities have been certified and verified (main building and pavilion area on the plan) :
- Permanent exhibition
- Research centre
- Experiences
Neither the restaurant nor the park were audited for certification.
There are 3 reserved wheelchair spaces just before the restaurant.
If the slope is too long or steep for you (8% over 60m), you can ask for help via the bell built into the restaurant's wooden cladding.
You can also be dropped off just outside the front door at the top of the long slope.
To access the pavilions outside, the terrace has a slight slope (5% over 10m).
You can join a group guided by a mediator (no prior booking required). The mediator will adapt to the needs of the group and give you hands-on experience.
Strong points
Parking
- There is at least 1 reserved parking space less than 100 metres from the entrance.
- The reserved parking spaces are properly indicated.
- The reserved parking spaces are sufficiently big and horizontal.
- It is possible to drop a person off near the entrance.
Access road from the car park
- All the transit areas are sufficiently large.
- There is no step to negotiate.
- The floor is hard.
- There is a ramp that is difficult to negotiate but the staff is available to help.
Access road from the street
- All the transit areas are sufficiently large.
- There is no step to negotiate.
- The floor is hard.
- There is a ramp that is difficult to negotiate but the staff is available to help.
Entrance
- The building is easy to identify.
- 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 passage width of the doors measures at least 85 cm.
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.
- The width of the hallways is sufficient.
Vertical circulation
- A sufficiently large lift serves all the floors open to the public.
- The lift can be used in autonomy.
- The passage width of the door measures at least 85 cm.
Adapted sanitary
- An adapted toilet is available, well signalled and easy to use.
- There is an accessible sink in the adapted toilet.
- The passage width of the door measures at least 85 cm.
Exposition
- The majority of the content of the exhibition is accessible and visible.
People walking with difficulties
Please note : only the following activities have been certified and verified (main building and pavilion area on the plan) :
- Permanent exhibition
- Research centre
- Experiences
Neither the restaurant nor the park were audited for certification.
There are 3 reserved wheelchair spaces just before the restaurant.
If the slope is too long or steep for you (8% over 60m), you can ask for help via the bell built into the restaurant's wooden cladding.
You can also be dropped off just outside the front door at the top of the long slope.
To access the pavilions outside, the terrace has a slight slope (5% over 10m).
You can ask for a cane chair at reception (there are 11).
A wheelchair is available if you need one (ask at reception).
You can join a group guided by a mediator (no prior booking required). The mediator will adapt to the needs of the group and give you hands-on experience.
Strong points
Parking
- There is at least 1 reserved parking space less than 100 metres from the entrance.
- The reserved parking spaces are properly indicated.
- The reserved parking spaces are sufficiently big and horizontal.
- It is possible to drop a person off near the entrance.
Access road from the car park
- There are seats along the pathway.
- All the transit areas are sufficiently large.
- There is no step to negotiate.
- The floor is hard.
Access road from the street
- There are seats along the pathway.
- All the transit areas are sufficiently large.
- The floor is hard.
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.
- There is no step in the entrance.
- The passage width of the doors measures at least 85 cm.
Home
- Seats are available near the reception.
- Wheelchairs are available.
- Seat sticks are available.
Horizontal circulation
- There is no step to negotiate.
- Circulation is easy everywhere.
- The width of the hallways is sufficient.
Vertical circulation
- The staircases are equipped with handrails on both sides.
- The staircases are secure.
- A lift serves all the floors open to the public.
- There is a grab bar in the lift.
- The passage width of the door measures at least 85 cm.
Adapted sanitary
- There is a toilet with grab bars and it is easy to use.
- There is a sink in the adapted toilet.
- The adapted toilet is easy to find.
- The passage width of the door measures at least 85 cm.
Exposition
- All the content of the exhibition is accessible.
- Wheelchairs are available.
- Seat sticks are available.
Personnes aveugles
Please note : only the following activities have been certified and verified (main building and pavilion area on the plan) :
- Permanent exhibition
- Research centre
- Experiences
Neither the restaurant nor the park were audited for certification.
There are QR codes in each area/window, so you can scan and listen to the explanations on your smartphone. But there's no automatic trigger, so you'll need help to find the QR codes.
If you don't book a guided tour in advance, you can join a group guided by a mediator. He or she will adapt to the needs of the small group and give you hands-on experience.
Warning !!!! At the halfway point, when you pass through a cave, you will have to bend down (free height 182cm). This point is easy to spot as warning signs have been placed on the ground just before it.
Strong points
Access road from the car park
- Circulation is free from obstacles.
Access road from the street
- Circulation is free from obstacles.
Guide dog
- Assistance dogs are accepted.
Entrance
- The entrance is located in the logical continuation of the pathway.
- The staff sees the persons who arrive and can offer assistance .
- The doors can be easily crossed in autonomy.
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.
- The location is structured in a simple and intuitive way.
Vertical circulation
- A lift serves all the floors open to the public.
- The staircases have at least one handrail.
- The staircases are secured by warning tiles.
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
Horizontal circulation
- The pathway presents punctually a passage height of less than 2m.
Personnes malvoyantes
Please note : only the following activities have been certified and verified (main building and pavilion area on the plan) :
- Permanent exhibition
- Research centre
- Experiences
Neither the restaurant nor the park were audited for certification.
There are QR codes in each area/window, so you can scan and listen to the explanations on your smartphone. But there is no automatic trigger, so you may need help to find the QR-codes.
If you don't book a guided tour in advance, you can join a group guided by a mediator. He or she will adapt to the needs of the small group and give you hands-on experience.
Please note !!!! Halfway along the tour, as you pass through a cave, you will have to bend down (free height 182cm). This area is easy to spot as warning markers have been placed on the ground just before it. These are clearly visible because they are well contrasted (yellow and black). The lintel has also been highlighted visually.
Strong points
Access road from the street
- The path contrasts with its environment.
Entrance
- The entrance is easy to identify.
- The entrance is located in the logical continuation of the pathway.
- The staff sees the persons who arrive and can offer assistance.
- The lighting is sufficient.
Home
- A reference person is present to welcome the persons with special needs.
- The reception is located in front of the entrance.
- The reception is located in the logical continuation of the pathway.
- The reception is in a quiet environment.
- The door contrasts with its environment.
Horizontal circulation
- The glass walls and doors are secured by a contrasting visual marking.
Vertical circulation
- A lift serves all the floors.
- The lift can be used in autonomy or staff is available to help.
- The lighting is sufficient and continuous in the staircases.
- The stair steps are contrasting.
- The staircases are equipped with at least one secure handrail.
Exposition
- The majority of the works are visible at close range.
- Adapted guided tours are organised upon reservation.
Points of attention
Home
- Reflections or backlighting can impair vision.
Horizontal circulation
- The lack of contrast between the furniture and its environment makes it difficult to circulate.
- The lack of contrast between the floor and the walls makes it difficult to circulate.
- The pathway presents punctually a passage height of less than 2m.
Exposition
- The written explanations are hard to read.
- An audio-guide is available, but does not adapt itself automatically to the visitor‘s progress.
- The lighting is not sufficient.
Personnes sourdes
Please note : only the following activities have been certified and verified (main building and pavilion area on the plan) :
- Permanent exhibition
- Research centre
- Experiences
Neither the restaurant nor the park have been audited for certification.
You can join a group guided by a mediator. He or she will adapt to the needs of the small group and provide hands-on experiences.
Halfway along the route, you'll pass through a small, dark cave. But it's no more than 3 metres long.
Strong points
Parking
- The car park is freely accessible.
Entrance
- The entrance is easy to find.
- The building is easy to find.
- The staff sees the persons who arrive and can offer assistance.
- The opening hours are displayed next to the door.
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.
- The rates are displayed in the reception.
- The premises are easy to understand.
- A map of the location is distributed at the reception.
Wireless
- It is possible to connect to the mobile networks, 3G or 4G.
- Wi-Fi is available in this room.
Vertical circulation
- There is a visual display of the floors in the lift.
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).
- The presented works are explained in an simple and easily understandable way.
- The lighting is sufficient and allows lip reading.
Points of attention
Home
- There is no information available in sign language.
Exposition
- There are no organised guided tours in sign language.
Personnes malentendantes
Please note : only the following activities have been certified and verified (main building and pavilion area on the plan) :
- Permanent exhibition
- Research centre
- Experiences
Neither the restaurant nor the park were audited for certification.
There are QR codes in each area/window, so you can scan and listen to the explanations on your smartphone, adjusting the sound to suit your needs.
You can join a group guided by a mediator. He or she will adapt to the needs of the small group and give you hands-on experience.
Halfway along the route, you'll pass through a small, dark cave. But it's no more than 3 metres long.
Strong points
Parking
- The car park is freely accessible.
Entrance
- The entrance is easy to find.
- The building is easy to find.
- The staff sees the persons who arrive and can offer assistance.
- The opening hours are displayed next to the door.
Home
- The reception is located in a quiet environment.
- 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.
- The rates are displayed in the reception.
- The premises are easy to understand.
Vertical circulation
- There is a visual display of the floors in the lift.
Light
- The lighting is sufficient and allows lip reading.
Adapted sanitary
- It is possible to see whether a toilet is occupied or free.
Exposition
- The environment is calm.
- The displayed content is mainly visual.
- A significant part of the exhibition content is adapted (touch, smell, sight, hearing).
- Written explanations are available.
Points of attention
Magnetic induction loop
- There is no mobile induction loop.
Personnes avec difficultés de compréhension
Please note : only the following activities have been certified and verified (main building and pavilion area on the plan) :
- Permanent exhibition
- Research centre
- Experiences
Neither the restaurant nor the park were audited for certification.
There are QR codes in each area/window, so you can scan and listen to the explanations on your smartphone, adjusting the sound to suit your needs.
You can join a group guided by a mediator. The mediator is trained in the needs of people with comprehension difficulties and will adapt to the needs of the small group, giving you hands-on experience.
Halfway along the tour, you'll pass through a small, dark cave. But it's no more than 3m long, so there's nothing to worry about.
There's no chance of getting lost : just follow the direction of the tour and move from one area to the next.
Strong points
Entrance
- The entrance is easy to find.
- The building is easy to find.
- The staff sees the persons who arrive and can offer assistance.
- The opening hours are displayed next to the door.
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).
- The staff has received training for the reception of persons with special needs.
Vertical circulation
- The lift is easy to use or staff is available to help.
- There is an audio announcement in the lift.
- There is an visual announcement in the lift.
- The lighting is sufficient and continuous in the staircases.
- The stair steps are contrasting.
- The staircases are equipped with at least one secure handrail.
- The staff has received training for the reception of persons with special needs.
Horizontal circulation
- The location is calm.
- The location is well lit.
Adapted sanitary
- The toilets are easy to find.
Exposition
- Adapted guided visits can be reserved by going directly to the reception.
- The adapted guided visits can be reserved by phone.
- Guided visits adapted to children are organised.
- There is no need to by a ticket in advance.
- A significant part of the exhibition is varied (touch, smell, sight, hearing).
- The presented works are explained in an simple and easily understandable way.
- The location is calm.
- The location is well lit.
Points of attention
Exposition
- There is no easy to read support.