BPS22 Hainaut Provincial Art Museum

Access road from the street

• All passageways are wide enough.

• The floor is even and free of obstacles.

Entrance

• The building is easy to identify.

• The main entrance is accessible.

Reception

• There is sufficient space in front of the counter, and the counter is at a suitable height.

• There is a mobile payment device.

• Staff are available to help with obstacles, provide directions and guidance.

Horizontal movement

• There are no steps to negotiate.

• The floor is even and free of obstacles.

• The doorways are at least 85 cm wide.

Vertical movement

• There is a lift that can be used independently.

Adapted toilet

• An adapted toilet is available, clearly signposted and easy to use.

Exhibition

• All exhibition content is accessible and visible.

Access road from the street

• All passageways are wide enough.

• The floor is even and free of obstacles.

Entrance

• The building and entrance are easily identifiable.

• The main entrance is accessible.

Reception

• Seating is available near the reception area.

• Wheelchairs and walking sticks are available.

• Staff are available to help with obstacles, provide directions and guidance.

Horizontal movement

• Circulation is easy throughout.

• The floor is even and free of obstacles. There are no steps to negotiate.

• The corridors are sufficiently wide.

• The doorways are at least 85 cm wide.

Vertical movement

• There is a lift.

• The stairs are safe.

Adapted toilet

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

Exhibition

• Rest areas are available, but this will depend on the exhibitions currently on display.

Guide dogs

• Assistance dogs are allowed.

Entrance

• The entrance is easy to find and is located in the logical continuation of the route.

Reception

• The reception is located opposite the entrance and is in the logical continuation of the route.

• The reception is in a quiet area.

Horizontal movement

• Any dangerous objects on the route are secured.

Vertical movement

• Stairs have at least one handrail and are secured by warning tiles.

Exhibition

• It is possible to touch reproductions of works.

Entrance

• The entrance is easily identifiable ; it is located in the logical continuation of the route.

Reception

• The reception is located opposite the entrance ; it is located in the logical continuation of the route.

• The reception is in a quiet environment.

• An adapted map of the premises is available.

Horizontal movement

• Circulation is unobstructed.

• In order to ensure the safety of visually impaired visitors, the building managers have taken measures to secure all areas that present a potential risk, including protruding objects that could cause injury through impact, stairs that require handrails, contrasts and non-slip surfaces.

Vertical movement

• A lift serves all floors.

• Stairs are equipped with at least one safety handrail.

Exhibition

• Most of the works can be viewed up close.

Horizontal movement

• Museum rooms have low overall contrast. Depending on the temporary exhibitions, the works of art can compensate for this initial lack of contrast.

Entrance

• The building and entrance are easy to find.

• Prices are displayed near the door.

Reception

• The reception is easy to find and close to the entrance.

• The establishment can be contacted in writing : text message or email.

• Prices are displayed at reception.

Wi-Fi

• Wi-Fi is free and available throughout the building.

Sanitary facilities

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

Entrance

• The building and entrance are easy to find.

• Prices are displayed near the door.

Reception

• The reception is easy to find and close to the entrance. It is located in a quiet area.

• The establishment can be contacted in writing : by text message or email.

• Prices are displayed at reception.

Vertical movement

• The floors of the building are clearly indicated on each landing.

Sanitary facilities

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

Exhibition

• The museum has an induction loop which will be used during temporary exhibitions.

Entrance

• The building is easy to find.

Reception

• The reception area is quiet.

• Coins and banknotes are accepted.

Horizontal movement

• The premises are quiet and well lit.

Vertical movement

• The lift is easy to use or staff are available to assist.

• The floors of the building are clearly indicated on each landing.

• There is sufficient lighting throughout the stairways.

• The stairs are equipped with at least one safety handrail.

Sanitary facilities

• The toilets are easy to find.

Exhibition

• Adapted guided tours can be booked by telephone or by going directly to reception.