The Musée Gaumais

Car park

• There is at least one reserved parking space within 100 metres of the entrance.

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

Access road from the car park

• All passageways are sufficiently wide.

• There are no steps to negotiate.

Entrance

• The building and the entrance are easily identifiable.

• The main entrance is accessible ; there are no steps.

• Staff can see people arriving and are able to offer assistance.

Reception

• The payment system is easy to use.

• The space in front of the counter is sufficiently large, and the counter is at a suitable height.

Horizontal movement

• The floor is level and free of obstacles.

• Most passageways are sufficiently wide.

Vertical movement

• A lift of sufficient size serves all floors accessible to the public.

Exhibition

• Most of the exhibition content is accessible and visible.

• A full tour of the museum takes approximately 2 hours.

Car park

• The disabled parking space near the entrance is too small and has an old cobblestone surface.

• There is at least one ramp that is difficult to negotiate.

Entrance

• The entrance door is a double-leaf door. One leaf provides a 64 cm wide opening.

• It is essential to open both doors, which requires the assistance of reception staff (key required).

Vertical movement

• The lift door is between 80 and 85 cm wide.

• The lift car is between 130 and 140 cm deep.

• There is a lift in each wing, but using them requires assistance from a third party :

  - Call button located less than 50 cm from a wall ;

  - Doors opened by staff in the old wing.

Adapted toilet

• The disabled toilet does not comply with standards : insufficient floor space, transfer area and toilet bowl height too small, only one grab rail.

Exhibition

• Due to the layout of the premises, some of the exhibits are difficult to access.

Car park

• There is at least one parking space within 50 metres of the entrance.

Access road from the car park

• All passageways are sufficiently wide.

• There are no steps to negotiate.

Entrance

• The entrance is easy to spot.

• There are no steps at the entrance.

• Staff can see people arriving and are able to offer assistance.

Reception

• Seating is available near the reception.

• Wheelchairs are available.

Horizontal movement

• Movement is easy almost everywhere.

• The floor is level and free of obstacles.

• All passageways are sufficiently wide.

• There are seats along the route.

Vertical movement

• A lift serves all floors accessible to the public.

• There is a handrail in the lift.

Exhibition

• Most of the exhibition content is accessible.

• A full tour of the museum takes approximately 2 hours.

Car park

• The disabled parking space near the entrance is too small and has a surface of old, uneven paving stones.

Entrance

• The entrance door is a double-leaf door. Only one leaf provides a clear passage of 64 cm.

• Both leaves must be opened, which requires the assistance of reception staff (key required).

Horizontal movement

• There are a few steps without handrails.

Vertical movement

• There is a lift in each wing, but assistance from a third party is required (e.g. staff opening a door in the old wing).

• The lift door is between 80 and 85 cm wide.

• Some staircases do not have a handrail on both sides.

• The old wing has an old wooden staircase.

Accessible toilet

• The disabled toilet does not comply with standards : the toilet seat is too low, and there is only one grab rail.

Guide dog

• Assistance dogs are welcome.

Entrance

• The entrance is clearly marked.

• Staff can see visitors arriving and are able to offer assistance.

Reception

• The reception is located opposite the entrance ; it lies directly along the route.

• The reception area is quiet and not enclosed by glass.

Vertical movement

• A lift serves all floors accessible to the public.

• The stairs are fitted with tactile warning tiles.

Exhibition

• Adapted guided tours are available by booking.

Access road from the car park

• There are no guide lines on the wide walkways.

Access road from the street

• Pedestrian crossings are not marked with tactile paving.

Horizontal movement

• In places, the walkway has a clearance height of less than 2 m.

Vertical movement

• The staircases have handrails that do not provide adequate support.

Exhibition

• The exhibition is not accessible as the content is primarily visual.

• There are no adapted educational materials available.

• There is no audio description.

Access road from the car park

• There are no obstacles.

Entrance

• The entrance is easy to spot.

• The entrance is situated in the logical continuation of the route.

• Staff can see people arriving and are able to offer assistance.

Reception

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

• The reception is in a quiet environment.

Horizontal movement

• Glass walls and doors are made safe by high-contrast visual markings.

• The contrast between the floor and the walls facilitates movement.

Vertical movement

• A lift serves all floors. It can be used independently, or staff are available to assist.

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

Exhibition

• Adapted guided tours are organised by booking.

Access road from the street

• There are no guide lines.

• Pedestrian crossings are not marked with tactile paving.

Horizontal movement

• In some places, the clearance height of the walkway is less than 2 m.

Vertical movement

• The steps are not colour-contrasted.

Exhibition

• The written explanations are difficult to read.

• There is no visitor guide in large print.

• Most of the works are displayed in display cases.

Car park

• Parking is free of charge.

Entrance

• The building and the entrance are easy to find.

• Opening hours and prices are displayed near the door.

• Staff can see people arriving and are able to offer assistance.

Reception

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

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

• The venue can be contacted by email.

Wi-Fi

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

Lighting

• There is sufficient lighting to allow for lip-reading.

Toilets

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

Exhibition

• The exhibited content is mainly visual.

Reception

• No information is available in sign language, and there are no staff members who use sign language.

Exhibition

• There are no guided tours organised in sign language.

• There are no easy-to-read materials.

Car park

• Parking is free of charge.

Entrance

• The building and the entrance are easy to find.

• Opening hours and prices are displayed near the door.

• Staff can see people arriving and are able to offer assistance.

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 venue can be contacted by email.

Lighting

• There is sufficient lighting, allowing for lip-reading.

Toilets

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

Exhibition

• An adapted tour is available upon prior request.

• The environment is quiet.

• The exhibition content is mainly visual.

• Written explanations are available.

Magnetic induction loop

• There is no mobile magnetic induction loop.

Exhibition

• There are no easy-to-read displays.

Entrance

• The building and the entrance are easy to find.

• Staff can see people arriving and are able to offer assistance.

Reception

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

• The reception area is quiet.

• Cash payments (coins and notes) are accepted.

Horizontal movement

• The venue is quiet and well-lit.

Vertical movement

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

Toilets

• The toilets are easy to find.

Exhibition

• Adapted guided tours can be booked by telephone.

• Guided tours suitable for children are organised.

• There is no need to buy a ticket in advance.

Vertical movement

• The stair treads lack sufficient contrast.

• The staircases have handrails that do not provide adequate support.

Exhibition

• A significant part of the exhibition is presented in a traditional manner.

• There are no easy-to-read display panels.