Musée de la Tapisserie et des Arts Textiles de la Fédération Wallonie-Bruxelles

Car park

• There are at least three reserved parking spaces near the entrance.

• The spaces are marked either by a sign or by markings on the ground.

• It is possible to drop someone off near the entrance.

Entrance

• The building and entrance are easy to find.

• The doors are at least 85 cm wide.

• Staff can see people arriving at the building and can offer assistance.

Reception

• Staff are available to welcome and assist people with specific needs.

• There is sufficient space in front of the counter, which is at the right height.

• The payment system is easy to use.

• Tickets can be purchased in advance on the website.

Horizontal movement

• There are no steps to negotiate.

• The floor is even and free of obstacles.

• The doors are easy to open independently as they are always open.

Vertical movement

• There is a lift.

• The width of the lift door is 80 cm.

• The depth of the lift cabin is between 130 and 140 cm.

Adapted toilet

• The toilet is easy to find.

Exhibition

• The works on display on the walls are accessible and visible.

Car park

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

Access road from the car park

• There are no lowered kerbs to reach the access route.

Entrance

• There is a 2 cm step at the entrance door.

Reception

• There is no clearance under the counter.

Horizontal movement

• Circulation is on one level, but a 7% or 9% ramp is required over a distance of approximately 5 metres to reach the ground floor.

Adapted toilet

• An adapted toilet is available but difficult to access.

• The toilet seat is too high.

• There is only one grab bar.

• The washbasin is located in the entrance hall.

• Access to the washbasin is not easy and it is difficult to use.

Exhibition

• The works on display in horizontal display cases are not always visible.

Car park

• There are at least three reserved parking spaces near the entrance.

• The spaces are marked either by a sign or by markings on the ground.

• It is possible to drop someone off near the entrance.

Entrance

• The building and entrance are easy to find.

• The doors are at least 85 cm wide.

• Staff can see people arriving at the building and can offer assistance.

Reception

• Staff are available to welcome and assist people with specific needs.

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

• The payment system is easy to use.

• Tickets can be purchased in advance on the website.

Horizontal movement

• There are no steps to negotiate.

• The floor is even and free of obstacles.

• The doors are easy to open independently as they are always open.

Vertical movement

• There is a lift.

• The width of the lift door is 80 cm.

• The depth of the lift cabin is between 130 and 140 cm.

Adapted toilet

• The toilet is easy to find.

Exhibition

• The works on display on the walls are accessible and visible.

• There are a few cube-shaped seats.

Car park

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

Access road from the car park

• There are no lowered kerbs to reach the access route.

• There are no seats along the route.

Entrance

• There is a 2 cm step at the entrance door.

Reception

• There are no seats in the immediate vicinity of the reception.

Horizontal movement

• Circulation is on one level, but a 7% or 9% ramp is required over a distance of approximately 5 m to reach the ground floor.

• There are no handrails on the slopes on the ground floor.

• The floor may be slippery (black marble).

Vertical movement

• There is a handrail on one side of the stairs.

Adapted toilet

• An adapted toilet is available but difficult to access.

• The toilet seat is too high.

• There is only one grab bar.

• The washbasin is located in the entrance hall.

Exhibition

• The works on display in horizontal display cases are not always visible.

• There are no folding chairs available.

Access road from the street

• Natural or artificial guide lines facilitate movement.

Guide dogs

• Guide dogs are allowed.

Entrance

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

• The front door is always open.

• In the middle, there is a wooden board on the double glass door of the airlock that serves as a wide horizontal handle.

• Staff can see people arriving in the building and can offer assistance.

Reception

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

Vertical movement

• The lift serves all floors.

Exhibition

• On prior request, a special tour can be arranged with museum guides trained in audio description.

• Depending on the exhibition, the white retractable walls can be moved.

Entrance

• Only one of the double glass doors of the airlock remains open.

Horizontal movement

• There are no guide lines in the wide walkways.

• There is at least one unsecured ramp in the logical route.

• In the centre of the ground floor room, a workshop area on a mezzanine with two steps is unsecured.

• Walls are sloped but detectable with a cane and may cause disruption.

Vertical movement

• There is no voice synthesis or Braille on the lift buttons.

• There are no handrails at the top and bottom of the stairs.

Exhibition

• The exhibition open to the general public is not suitable as the content is mainly visual.

Access road from the street

• Natural or artificial guide lines facilitate movement.

Guide dogs

• Guide dogs are allowed.

Entrance

• The entrance is easy to spot and is a logical continuation of the route.

• The front door is always open.

• In the middle, there's a wooden board on the double glass door of the airlock that acts as a wide horizontal handle.

• Staff can see people coming into the building (airlock) and can offer help.

Reception

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

Vertical movement

• The lift serves all floors.

Exhibition

• On prior request, a special tour can be arranged with museum guides trained in audio description.

• Depending on the exhibition, the white retractable walls can be moved.

Entrance

• Only one of the double glass doors of the airlock remains open.

Horizontal movement

• There are no guide lines in the wide walkways.

• There is at least one unsecured ramp in the logical route.

• In the centre of the ground floor room, a workshop area on a mezzanine with two steps is unsecured.

• Non-contrasting grey sloping walls, which can be detected with a cane, may cause orientation difficulties.

Vertical movement

• There is no voice synthesis or Braille on the lift buttons.

• The stairs have an unsafe handrail.

• The handrail is not extended at the top and bottom of the stairs.

Exhibition

• The exhibition open to the general public is not suitable as the content is mainly visual.

Car park

• Parking is free.

Entrance

• The building and entrance are easy to find.

• Staff can see people arriving at the building (SAS) and can provide assistance.

Reception

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

• The establishment can be contacted by email.

• Prices are displayed at the reception desk, or tickets can be purchased in advance via the website.

Wi-Fi

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

Horizontal movement

• From the ticket office, contrasting dotted lines on the floor lead to the exhibition room on the ground floor.

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

Vertical movement

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

Toilets

• The toilets are easy to find.

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

Entrance

• Opening hours and admission fees are not displayed near the door.

Reception

• There are no staff members who can communicate in sign language.

Exhibition

• There are no guided tours in sign language.

• Some parts of the exhibition are poorly lit, making lip reading difficult.

• There are no FALC (Easy to Read and Understand) materials available.

Car park

• Parking is free.

Entrance

• The building and entrance are easy to find.

• Staff can see people arriving at the building (SAS) and can provide assistance.

Reception

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

• The establishment can be contacted by email.

• Prices are displayed at the reception desk or tickets can be purchased in advance via the website.

Wi-Fi

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

Horizontal movement

• From the ticket office, contrasting dotted lines on the floor lead to the exhibition hall on the ground floor.

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

Vertical movement

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

Toilets

• The toilets are easy to find.

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

Entrance

• Opening hours and admission fees are not displayed near the entrance.

Reception

• There is no induction loop at reception.

• No staff members are trained in sign language.

Exhibition

• There are no guided tours in sign language.

• There are no adapted aids.

• Some parts of the exhibition are poorly lit, making lip reading difficult.

Entrance

• The building and entrance are easy to find.

• Staff can see people arriving at the building (SAS) and can offer assistance.

Reception

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

• Cash payments (coins and notes) are accepted.

Horizontal movement

• The location is quiet.

Exhibition

• A guided tour can be arranged (specific tour for special education classes).

Vertical movement

• There are no audio announcements in the lift.

• The steps are not contrasting.

Exhibition

• There are no FALC (Easy to Read and Understand) supports.

• Some shaded areas may be a disruptive element in horizontal circulation.