Atomium

Parking

• There is at least 1 reserved parking space within 100 metres of the entrance.

• Reserved parking spaces are well signposted, sufficiently large and horizontal.

Access from the street

• All passageways are wide enough.

• The floor is even and free of obstacles.

Entrance

• The building is easily identifiable.

• The main entrance is accessible.

• Staff can see people arriving and provide assistance.

Reception

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

Horizontal circulation

• The floor is even and free of obstacles.

Vertical circulation

• The lift does not serve all floors accessible to the public.

Adapted toilets

• Adapted toilets, but not compliant with accessibility standards, are available at the back of the reception area.

Exhibition

• The contents of the exhibition are not accessible or visible to wheelchair users.

Parking

• There is at least 1 reserved parking space within 50 metres of the entrance.

• Reserved parking spaces are well signposted.

Access from the street

• All passageways are wide enough.

• The ground is even and free of obstacles.

Entrance

• The building and entrance are easily identifiable.

• The door opens automatically.

• Staff can see people arriving and provide assistance.

Adapted sanitary facilities

• The toilet has grab rails and is easy to use.

Reception

• Reception is located more than 50 metres from the entrance.

• There are no seats near the reception area.

Horizontal circulation

• There is a staircase with more than 6 steps.

Vertical circulation

• The lift does not serve all floors accessible to the public.

• The width of the lift door is less than 80 cm.

• The stairs are not safe.

Adapted toilets

• Adapted toilets that do not comply with accessibility standards are available at the back of the reception area.

Exhibition

• Due to the configuration of the premises, some of the contents are difficult to access.

Reception

• The reception area is not glazed.

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

Access from the street

• There are no guide lines.

• Stairs are not made safe.

Reception

• The reception area is difficult to locate.

Horizontal circulation

• There are no guide lines on wide paths.

• In some cases, the pathway has a clearance height of less than 2 m.

Vertical circulation

• Staircases are not protected by warning slabs at the top.

Exposure

• No adapted visits are planned.

Access from the street

• Natural or artificial guide lines facilitate traffic flow.

Entrance

• The door opens automatically.

• Staff can see people arriving and provide assistance.

Access from the street

• There are no guide lines.

Entrance

• The entrance is difficult to find and there is no device to identify the entrance.

Reception

• The reception area is difficult to locate.

Horizontal traffic

• There are dangerous objects on the path.

• There are no contrasting coloured guide lines to facilitate movement.

• The path has a clearance height of less than 2 m in places.

Vertical circulation

• The stairs are not safe.

Exposure

• Written explanations are difficult to read.

• There is no visitor's guide in large print.

• Due to the layout of the premises, some of the content is difficult to access.

• No adapted tours are planned.

Parking

• The car park is freely accessible.

Entrance

• The building is easy to find.

• Staff can see people arriving and provide assistance.

Reception

• Access to the ticket office, located next to the entrance, is facilitated by the presence of an internet connection.

• The reception area is open, well-lit and lip-readable.

• Ticket prices are clearly indicated.

Wi-Fi

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

Adapted toilets

• You can see whether a toilet is occupied or not.

Exhibition

• The content on display is mainly visual.

Home

• There are no staff members who speak sign language.

Horizontal circulation

• The tour begins with the panorama; the flooring in this area is difficult to walk on because of the steep slopes and inclines. Hearing-impaired visitors may feel unbalanced.

Vertical circulation

• It is difficult to know which floor you are on.

Exposure

• There are no easy-to-read displays.

• There are no guided tours in sign language.

• The content of the exhibition is very visual, but it's very dark and there are a lot of lighting effects that prevent lip-reading or sign language.

Entrance

• The building is easy to find.

• Staff can see people arriving and can provide assistance.

Reception

• Access to the ticket office, located next to the entrance, is facilitated by the presence of an internet connection.

• The reception area is quiet, open, well-lit and lip-readable.

• Ticket prices are clearly indicated.

Adapted toilets

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

Home

• Reception is difficult to find.

• Depending on how busy it is, it can be very noisy at reception.

• Reception staff are not currently trained in sign language.

Magnetic induction loop

• There is no mobile magnetic induction loop.

Horizontal circulation

• The tour begins with the panorama; the flooring in this area is difficult to walk on because of the steep slopes and inclines. Hearing-impaired visitors may feel unbalanced.

Vertical circulation

• It is difficult to know which floor you are on.

Exhibition

• The Atomium does not offer tours adapted for the hearing impaired.

• The environment is noisy.

• The content of the exhibition is very visual, but it's very dark and there are a lot of lighting effects that prevent lip-reading or sign language.

Entrance

• Opening times are posted by the door.

• Staff can see people arriving and provide assistance.

Reception

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

• It is possible to pay in cash (coins and notes).

Vertical circulation

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

Adapted sanitary facilities

• WCs are easy to find.

Entrance

• The entrance is difficult to find.

• There is no bell.

Reception

• Sometimes there is a lot of noise at reception.

Vertical circulation

• The lift experience is characterised by a rapid ascent in the dark, enhanced by lighting effects through the ceiling. The speed is breathtaking and provides a sensation of immersion, comparable to a rocket launch.

• The Atomium exhibition unfolds through the various spheres that make up the structure. Access to these spheres is provided exclusively by long flights of stairs or escalators. It is important to note that several of the Atomium's spheres and staircases incorporate lighting effects into their scenography. These stroboscopic lighting effects can be disturbing and even uncomfortable for some people.

Exhibition

• There are currently no adapted tours for people with comprehension difficulties.

• There is no easy-to-read material.

• The place is noisy.

• Part of the exhibition is in the dark.