The Grand Curtius

Car park

• There is at least one reserved parking space less than 100 metres from the entrance.

• The reserved parking spaces are sufficiently large and level.

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

Access road from the car park

• All passageways are sufficiently wide.

Entrance

• The door opens automatically.

Reception

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

Horizontal movement

• There are no steps to negotiate.

• The floor is even and free of obstacles.

• All passageways are sufficiently wide.

• The width of the doors is at least 85 cm.

Vertical movement

• A sufficiently large lift serves all floors accessible to the public.

Adapted toilet

• There is an accessible washbasin in the adapted toilet.

Exhibition

• Most of the exhibition content is accessible and visible.

Restaurant

• Table service is provided by staff.

Access road from the car park

• The ground is uneven.

Adapted toilet

• The adapted toilet is poorly signposted.

Exhibition

• Most of the equipment, such as tablets and interactive terminals, cannot be used.

Car park

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

• The reserved parking spaces are sufficiently large and level.

Entrance

• The building and entrance are easily identifiable.

• The main entrance is accessible.

• The door opens automatically.

Reception

• Seating is available near the reception area.

• Wheelchairs and walking frames are available.

Horizontal movement

• There are no steps to negotiate.

• The floor is even and free of obstacles.

• All passageways are wide enough.

• There are seats along the route.

• The width of the doorways is at least 85 cm.

Vertical movement

• A lift serves all floors accessible to the public.

Adapted toilet

• There is a toilet with grab bars and it is easy to use.

• There is a washbasin in the adapted toilet.

Exhibition

• There are seats in each area of the exhibition.

Restaurant

• Service is provided at the table by staff.

Access road from the car park

• The ground is uneven.

Adapted toilet

• The adapted toilet is poorly signposted.

Access road from the car park

• Guide lines facilitate movement.

Guide dogs

• Assistance dogs are accepted.

Entrance

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

• The door opens automatically.

• Staff can see people arriving and can offer assistance.

Reception

• The reception area is not glass-fronted.

Horizontal movement

• Circulation is obstacle-free.

Vertical movement

• A lift serves all floors accessible to the public.

Exhibition

• Adapted guided tours are organised upon reservation.

Restaurant

• Service is provided at the table.

Horizontal movement

• The venue is complex and it is difficult to understand how it is organised.

Vertical movement

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

Exhibition

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

• There is no audio description.

Access road from the car park

• Natural or artificial guide lines facilitate movement.

Access road from the street

• Movement is unobstructed.

Entrance

• The door opens automatically.

• Staff can see people arriving and can offer assistance.

Horizontal movement

• Movement is unobstructed.

Vertical movement

• A lift serves all floors.

Exhibition

• Adapted guided tours are available by reservation.

Restaurant

Table service is provided.

Horizontal movement

• Glass walls and doors are not marked with contrasting colours for safety.

• The lack of contrast between the furniture and its surroundings makes it difficult to move around.

• The lighting is insufficient and not continuous.

• The signage is not suitable and does not make it easy to find your way around.

• The layout is complex and difficult to understand.

Vertical movement

• The steps are not contrasted.

Exhibition

• The written explanations are difficult to read.

• There is no visitor guide in large print.

• Most of the works are displayed in glass cases.

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

Entrance

• The building is easy to find.

• Staff can see people arriving and are available to assist.

Reception

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

• The establishment can be contacted by email.

• Prices are displayed at reception.

Wi-Fi

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

Toilets

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

Exhibition

• A tour in Belgian French sign language is available on request.

• The exhibition content is mainly visual.

Restaurant

• The lighting is sufficient and allows lip reading.

Reception

• No members of staff are proficient in sign language.

Toilets

• The toilets are difficult to find.

Exhibition

• There are no easy-to-read displays.

• Poorly lit areas make lip reading difficult.

Entrance

• The building is easy to find.

• Staff can see people arriving and are available to assist.

Reception

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

• The establishment can be contacted by email.

• Prices are displayed at reception.

Toilets

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

Exhibition

• The exhibition content is mainly visual.

Restaurant

• The lighting is sufficient and allows for lip reading.

Exhibition

• There are no easy-to-read displays.

• Poorly lit areas make lip reading difficult.

Entrance

• The building and entrance are easy to find.

• Staff can see visitors arriving and are available to assist.

Reception

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

• Cash payments (coins and notes) are accepted.

Vertical movement

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

Exhibition

• An adapted tour is available on prior request.

• Adapted guided tours can be booked directly at reception.

Restaurant

• Cash payments (coins and notes) are accepted.

Vertical movement

• The steps on the staircase are not contrasting.

Toilets

• The toilets are difficult to find.

Exhibition

• The exhibition is not sufficiently diverse.

• There are no easy-to-read displays.

• Part of the exhibition is in the dark.