Mini-Europe

Access road from the car park

• All passageways are wide enough.

• There are no steps to negotiate.

• Signage makes it easy to find your way around.

Entrance

• The building and entrance are easily identifiable.

Reception

• The counter is at a good height.

• Staff are available to help with any obstacles.

Horizontal movement

• There are no steps to negotiate.

• The floor is even and free of obstacles.

• All passageways are wide enough.

Exhibition

• All models are visible and most audio and interactive devices can be used by wheelchair users.

Related functions

• The cafeteria and shop are wheelchair accessible (level access or via a ramp). The aisles are wide enough.

Car park

• Reserved parking spaces are located approximately 600 metres from the entrance, with no drop-off point nearby.

Entrance

• There is a rail at the entrance that creates a 2 cm step that is not bevelled.

Reception

• The payment machine is difficult to use.

Adapted toilet

• The toilet is poorly equipped.

Access road from the car park

• There are no steps to negotiate.

Entrance

• The building and entrance are easily identifiable.

• The main entrance is accessible.

• Staff can see people arriving and can offer assistance.

Reception

• Wheelchairs are available.

Horizontal movement

• There are no steps to negotiate.

• Circulation is easy throughout.

• The floor is even and free of obstacles.

• The paths are wide enough.

• There are seats along the route.

Related functions

• The cafeteria and shop are accessible (level access or via a ramp).

Car park

• Parking spaces are located approximately 600 m from the entrance with no drop-off point nearby. Seating is available along the last 200 m.

Entrance

• There is a rail at the entrance with a 2 cm unbevelled step.

Reception

• There are no seats near the reception desk.

Horizontal movement

• The route has significant slopes and/or inclines.

Adapted toilet

• The disabled toilet is poorly equipped.

Note : In our analysis, we assume that blind people are accompanied during their museum visit.

Guide dogs

• Assistance dogs are allowed.

Entrance

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

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

Reception

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

Exhibition

• It is possible to book a guided tour with a guide to obtain descriptions of the models and information about the exhibition.

Access road from the car park

• There are no guide lines on the wide paths.

• There are no safety features on the stairs.

• There is an unsecured ramp on the path.

Reception

• Visual information is not accompanied by a voice announcement.

Exhibition

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

• The guide is not trained in welcoming people with specific needs or in audio description.

• There are no adapted teaching aids available.

Access road from the car park

• There is contrast.

Entrance

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

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

Reception

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

Horizontal movement

• Circulation is unobstructed.

• The furniture contrasts with its surroundings.

Exhibition

• It is possible to book a guided tour with a guide to hear descriptions of the models and information about the exhibition.

Access road from the car park

• There are no safety measures on the stairs.

• The ramp is not secured on the side facing the void.

Reception

• Reflections or backlighting may impair vision.

• Visual information is not accompanied by a voice announcement.

Exhibition

• The guide is not trained in welcoming people with specific needs or in audio description.

• There is no visitor guide in large print.

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

Entrance

• The building and entrance are easy to find.

• Opening hours and prices are displayed near the door.

Reception

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

• The establishment can be contacted by email.

• Audio information is accompanied by visual displays.

• Prices are displayed at reception.

Wi-Fi

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

Horizontal movement

• The location is easy to understand.

Toilets

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

Exhibition

• The content on display is mainly visual.

• The lighting is sufficient and allows lip reading.

• The audio content of the exhibition includes national anthems and ambient sounds.

Reception

• The reception area is glass-enclosed or poorly lit and does not allow for lip reading.

• There are no staff members who practise sign language.

Exhibition

• There are no easy-to-read materials.

Entrance

• The building and entrance are easy to find.

• Opening hours and prices are displayed near the door.

Reception

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

• The establishment can be contacted by email.

• Audio information is duplicated visually.

• Prices are displayed at reception.

Horizontal movement

• The location is easy to understand.

Toilets

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

Exhibition

• The content on display is mainly visual.

• The lighting is sufficient and allows lip reading.

• The audio content of the exhibition includes national anthems and ambient sounds.

Reception

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

• The counter is glass and there is no sound amplification.

Magnetic induction loop

• There is no mobile magnetic induction loop.

Lighting

• Poorly lit areas make lip reading difficult.

Exhibition

• There are no easy-to-read displays.

Entrance

• The building and entrance are easy to find.

• Opening hours and admission fees are displayed near the door.

Reception

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

• Cash payments (coins and notes) are accepted.

• Priority access is available.

Horizontal movement

• Signage makes it easy to find your way around.

• Staff are available to help with obstacles.

Exhibition

• Guided tours suitable for children are available.

• There is no need to buy tickets in advance.

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