Sewer Museum

The museum is not wheelchair accessible, as stairs are the only means of access to the different floors of the museum (= no lift).

Car park

A drop-off point is available in the large public car park next to the museum.

Access from the street

• The ground is level.

Reception

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

Horizontal movement

• The floor is hard.

Due to the numerous steps and the darkness of the museum, there is a risk of fatigue for people with walking difficulties (physical and visual fatigue).

Access route from the street

• There are no seats along the route.

Entrance

• The steps at the entrance to the museum are very slippery when wet. These steps do not have handrails => Beware of the risk of falling.

Vertical movement

• There is no lift.

• The stairs are not safe.

Adapted toilet

• There are no grab bars in the toilets.

Exhibition

• There are not enough seats.

Access from the street

• Guide lines and tactile paving facilitate movement.

• Pedestrian crossings are secured by tactile paving.

Guide dogs

• Assistance dogs are welcome.

Reception

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

Exhibition

• Adapted guided tours are available upon reservation.

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

• It is possible to touch some of the exhibits.

Entrance

• The entrance is difficult to find.

• Staff cannot see people arriving at the building and are unable to provide assistance.

Horizontal movement

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

• In some places, the ceiling height is low (approximately 185 cm).

• Please note that on the top floor of the museum, you must follow a (fairly long) route with duckboards to continue your visit. There are no mats to relieve pressure on guide dogs' paws.

Vertical movement

• There is no lift.

• The stairs are not secured by warning tiles at the top.

Exhibition

• There is no audio description.

Access from the street

• Guide lines and tactile paving are provided to facilitate movement.

• Pedestrian crossings are secured by tactile paving.

Reception

• The reception is located opposite the entrance.

Vertical movement

• The steps are contrasting in colour.

• The stairs are equipped with at least one handrail.

Exhibition

• The museum offers adapted tours by prior reservation - we recommend booking these tours in advance.

• Most of the works can be viewed up close.

Access route from the car park

• There are no natural or artificial guide lines.

Entrance

• The entrance is difficult to find.

• Staff cannot see people arriving and are unable to offer assistance.

Reception

• Reflections or backlighting may impair vision.

Horizontal movement

• The lack of contrast between the furniture and its surroundings makes circulation difficult.

• In some places, the ceiling height is low (approximately 185 cm).

• Some steps along the route are not secure (lack of contrast and/or handrails).

• Please note that on the top floor of the museum, you will need to walk on a wooden platform to continue the tour.

Vertical movement

• There is no lift.

Exhibition

• Most of the visit takes place in the basement and in dark spaces with little contrast.

• An audio guide is available, but it does not automatically adapt to the visitor's progress.

Car park

• Parking is free.

Reception

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

• The establishment can be contacted by email.

• A sign language interpreter is available on request.

Wi-Fi

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

Horizontal movement

• The layout is easy to understand.

Adapted toilet

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

Exhibition

• Guided tours in sign language (LSFB) are available upon prior reservation. More information is available on the museum's website (https://sewermuseum.brussels/accueil/votre-visite).

• The content on display is mainly visual.

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

Entrance

• The building and entrance are difficult to find.

Exhibition

• Poorly lit areas make lip reading difficult.

Car park

• Parking is free.

Reception

• The reception is located in a quiet area.

• There is an induction loop at the reception desk.

• The establishment can be contacted by email.

• Prices are displayed at the reception desk.

Horizontal movement

• The site is quiet and easy to navigate.

Adapted toilet

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

Exhibition

• An adapted tour is available on request.

• The content on display is mainly visual.

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

• An audio guide with headphones and sound adjustment is available.

Entrance

• The building and entrance are difficult to find.

• Staff cannot see people arriving.

Lighting

• Poorly lit areas make lip reading difficult.

Reception

• The reception area is quiet.

Horizontal movement

• The venue is quiet.

Exhibition

• The museum offers tailored tours upon prior reservation – we recommend booking these tours in advance.

• The exhibition is varied (touch, smell, sight, hearing).

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

Entrance

• The building and entrance are difficult to find.

Horizontal movement

• Some steps along the route are not safe (lack of contrast and/or handrails).

Vertical movement

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

Exhibition

• Most of the visit takes place in basements and dark spaces with little contrast.