Espace Gallo-Romain

Car park

• A reserved parking space is available less than 50 metres from the entrance; it is shared with the pharmacy.

• The reserved parking space is sufficiently large and level.

Access road from the car park

• All passageways are wide enough.

• The ground is hard and even.

Entrance

• The building and entrance are easily identifiable.

• The main entrance is not accessible, but there is a clearly marked alternative entrance. The entrance device, to the right of the gate, provides assistance for automatic opening of the secondary door and for climbing the ramp.

• The doorways are at least 85 cm wide.

• Staff can see people arriving and can offer assistance.

Reception

• There is an easy-to-use mobile payment system.

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

• A member of staff is available to welcome, accompany, direct and guide people with specific needs.

Horizontal movement

• The interior circulation is on one level, with the exception of the exhibition room on the second floor, which has one step. This is compensated for by a removable 180 cm long access ramp with a slope of 10.7%. These ramps are installed by staff, who can assist visitors if necessary.

• The floor is hard and even.

• All passageways are wide enough.

• The doors are at least 85 cm wide. They can be easily passed through independently.

• The lighting is sufficient and continuous.

• Signage makes it easy to find your way around.

• The layout of the premises is simple and makes it easy to find your way around.

Vertical movement

• A lift that is large enough and can be used independently serves all floors accessible to the public.

• The door width is at least 85 cm.

Adapted toilet

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

• There is an accessible washbasin in the adapted toilet. It is easy to use.

Exhibition

• All exhibition content is accessible and visible.

• Equipment such as tablets and interactive terminals can be used.

Car park

• The surface of the parking area is unsuitable (large paving stones).

Entrance

• There is a step at the entrance.

• The access ramp to the side door is 5.5 m long with a slope of 8.6%. Staff can assist if required.

Reception

• The reception area has a small tablet for wheelchair users, but the payment device is removable.

Car park

• A reserved parking space is available less than 50 metres from the entrance ; it is shared with the pharmacy.

• The reserved parking space is clearly marked, sufficiently large and level.

Access road from the car park

• All passageways are wide enough.

• There are no steps to negotiate.

• The floor is hard.

Entrance

• The building and entrance are easily identifiable.

• The main entrance is not accessible, but there is a clearly marked alternative entrance. The entrance device to the right of the gate provides assistance for automatic opening of the secondary door and for climbing the ramp.

• You can also use a 23 cm high step and the handrail.

• The doorways are at least 85 cm wide.

• Staff can see people arriving and can offer assistance.

Horizontal movement

• The interior circulation is on one level, with the exception of the exhibition room on the second floor, which has a step without a handrail in several places. Removable ramps can be used to compensate for these steps : removable ramp 180 cm long with a slope of 10.7%. These ramps are installed by staff, who can assist visitors if necessary.

• The floor is hard, even and free of obstacles.

• All passageways are wide enough.

• There are seats along the route.

• The doorways are at least 85 cm wide.

• The layout of the premises is simple, making it easy to find your way around.

• The lighting is adequate and continuous.

Vertical movement

• A lift serves all floors accessible to the public.

Adapted toilet

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

• There is a washbasin in the adapted toilet.

• The door can be opened independently.

Exhibition

• All exhibition content is accessible.

Car park

• The ground surface of the car park and the path to the museum is paved with large cobblestones.

Access road from the car park

• There are no seats along the path.

Entrance

• There is a step of more than 18 cm at the entrance.

• The access ramp to the secondary door is 5.5 m long with a slope of 8.6%. It is not equipped with handrails.

Reception

• There are no seats near the reception desk.

Vertical movement

• The stairs have a discontinuous handrail.

Exhibition

• There are numerous display cases with reflections.

Access road from the car park

• The route to the museum is marked by the building facades. A gate indicates the entrance.

• Any dangerous objects along the route are secured.

• There are no obstacles to movement.

Guide dogs

• Assistance dogs are accepted at no extra charge.

Entrance

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

• There is a bell at the entrance to request assistance. It is easy to use.

• The doors are easy to open independently.

• Staff can see people arriving and can offer assistance.

Reception

• The reception is located opposite the entrance. It is quiet and not glass-fronted.

• Raised guide lines facilitate movement to the reception.

• A member of staff is on hand to welcome and assist people with specific needs.

Horizontal movement

• The interior is all on one level, with the exception of the exhibition room on the second floor, which has an unsecured step.

• Guide lines facilitate movement.

• Dangerous objects in the path are secured.

• There are no obstacles to movement.

• The layout is simple and intuitive.

Vertical movement

• A lift serves all floors accessible to the public. It has an automatic sliding door and voice announcements of the floors. The buttons are duplicated in Braille.

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

Sanitary facilities

• In addition to the toilet facilities in the basement, toilets are available on the second floor but have not been audited.

Exhibition

• Adapted guided tours are available upon reservation.

• A significant part of the exhibition content is adapted (touch, smell, hearing).

Horizontal movement

• Access to the teaching room on the second floor is partially restricted to less than 2 m.

Vertical movement

• The handrails on the stairs are not continuous or protruding.

Access road from the car park

• The route to the museum is guided by the street facades. A gate marks the entrance.

Entrance

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

• There is a bell at the entrance to request assistance.

• The door contrasts with its surroundings.

• Staff can see people arriving and can offer assistance.

Reception

• Raised guide lines facilitate movement to the reception area. It is located opposite the entrance and is in a quiet environment.

• An adapted map of the premises is available.

• A member of staff is on hand to welcome and assist people with specific needs.

Horizontal movement

• The interior circulation is on one level, with the exception of the exhibition room on the second floor, which has an unsecured step.

• Dangerous objects in the way are secured.

• Glass walls and doors are secured by contrasting visual markings.

• The circulation is obstacle-free.

• The furniture contrasts with its surroundings.

• The contrast between the floor and walls facilitates circulation.

• Lighting is sufficient and continuous.

• The layout of the premises is simple, making it easy to find your way around.

Vertical movement

• A lift serves all floors. It has automatic sliding doors and voice announcements of the floors. The buttons are duplicated in Braille.

• The lift can be used independently or staff are available to assist.

• The lighting is sufficient and continuous on the stairs.

• The steps are contrasting.

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

• The floor numbers are clearly indicated on each landing.

Sanitary facilities

• In addition to the toilet facilities in the basement, toilets are available on the 2nd floor but have not been audited.

Exhibition

• Adapted guided tours are available upon reservation.

• Written explanations are displayed in large print.

• Most of the works can be viewed up close.

Access road from the car park

• There is ground lighting, which causes glare.

Horizontal movement

• Access to the teaching room on the second floor is partially restricted to less than 2 m. There are numerous display cases with reflections.

Vertical movement

• The handrails on the stairs are not continuous or extended.

Car park

• Parking is free.

• Paid public parking is available around the museum. The location of the parking meter and its use by mobile phones are intuitive.

Entrance

• The building and entrance are easy to find.

• There is a doorbell near the door, which is easy to find and use.

• The entrance device is easy to find and use.

• Opening hours and prices are displayed near the door.

• Staff can see people arriving and are available to help.

Reception

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

• The reception is open, well lit and allows lip reading.

• The establishment can be contacted by email.

• There is a video presentation in sign language.

• Prices are displayed at reception.

• Staff have received training in welcoming deaf people.

Wi-Fi

• It is possible to connect to mobile networks, 4G or 5G.

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

Horizontal movement

• The layout of the premises is simple and makes it easy to find your way around.

Vertical movement

• There is a visual display of the floors in the lift.

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

Lighting

• The lighting is sufficient and allows lip reading.

Sanitary facilities

• The toilets are easy to find.

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

Exhibition

• A tour in Belgian sign language is available on request.

• Small QR codes can be scanned during the tour to access information in sign language provided by Sébastien Brusselmans.

• The content on display is mainly visual.

• The works on display are explained in a simple and understandable way.

Entrance

• There is an intercom without a video screen.

Exhibition

• There is no suitable fire alarm system (light or vibrating).

Car park

• Parking is free.

• Paid public parking is available around the museum. The location of the parking meter and its use by mobile phones are intuitive.

Entrance

• The building and entrance are easy to find.

• There is a doorbell near the door that is easy to find and use.

• Opening hours and prices are displayed near the door.

• Staff can see people arriving and are available to help.

Reception

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

• The reception area is quiet, open, well lit and allows for lip reading.

• The establishment can be contacted by email.

• A designated person is available to welcome people with specific needs.

Horizontal movement

• The layout of the premises is simple and makes it easy to find your way around.

• The environment is quiet.

Vertical movement

• There is a visual display of the floors in the lift.

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

Lighting

• The lighting is sufficient and allows lip reading.

Sanitary facilities

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

Exhibition

• An adapted tour is available on request.

• The content on display is mainly visual.

• Films and videos are subtitled.

• The works on display are explained in a simple and understandable way.

Entrance

• There is an intercom without a video screen.

Entrance

• The building and entrance are easy to find.

• There is a doorbell near the door, which is easy to find and use.

• Opening hours and prices are displayed near the door.

• Staff can see people arriving and are available to help.

Reception

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

• Cash payments (coins and notes) are accepted.

Horizontal movement

• The interior is on one level, with the exception of the exhibition room on the second floor, which has an unsecured step.

• The premises are quiet and well lit.

Vertical movement

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

• There is an audible and visual announcement in the lift.

• The lighting is adequate and continuous on the stairs.

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

• The steps are contrasting in colour.

• 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 on site.

• Adapted guided tours can be booked by telephone.

• There is no need to buy tickets in advance.

• The exhibition is varied (touch, smell, see, hear).

• Plasticised information sheets are available for simplified explanations of the exhibition.

• There are interactive terminals.