St. Nicholas' Church Museum

St. Nicholas' Church Museum (Michael Töller)

Visit Berlin’s oldest church!

This important medieval building is the centrepiece of Berlin’s historical Nikolai Quarter. After the majority of the structure was destroyed during the Second World War, it was reconstructed and opened as a museum in 1987. The permanent exhibition focuses on the building and its significance for the city’s history. The museum’s permanent offerings are complemented by alternating art installations and a musical programme.

Accessibility certified People with hearing impairments Deaf people People with visual impairments

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Some information on accessibility are listed below. For detailed information please see the evaluation report.

  • There are two public parking spaces for people with disabilities on Rathausstraße, about 150 meters from the museum.
  • The “Nikolaiviertel” bus stop is 100 meters away.
  • The building is accessible without steps.
  • The following areas are only accessible via steps: sacristy, coin cabinet, organ loft, and public restroom. Handrails are available in most areas.
  • Almost all doors/passages that can be used by visitors are at least 99 cm wide. Exceptions: The passage in front of the stairs to the organ loft is 80 cm wide. The toilet doors are narrower than 70 cm.
  • The ticket counter is 106 cm high.
  • Most exhibits and information can be viewed while seated.
  • Guided tours are offered for people with walking disabilities and wheelchair users. Advance registration is required. Mobile or fixed seating is available. The entire route is accessible without steps.
  • The public restrooms are not designed for people with disabilities.

Evaluation report: Download as PDF

All areas relevant for testing meet the quality criteria of the label "Accessibility certified - partially accessible for people with hearing impairment and deaf people".

Some information on accessibility are listed below. For detailed information please see the evaluation report.

  • There is no clearly visible alarm. In the event of an alarm, visitors are escorted out of the building.
  • Information on the exhibits and objects is provided in writing.
  • There is an audio guide (as an app and loanable devices with headphone connections) and a video guide in German Sign Language.
  • There are no guided tours available for deaf people.

Evaluation report: Download as PDF

All areas relevant for testing meet the quality criteria of the label "Accessibility certified - partially accessible for blind people".

Some information on accessibility are listed below. For detailed information please see the evaluation report.

  • Assistance dogs are allowed in relevant areas/rooms.
  • The entrance is visually rich in contrast, but not recognizable by a tactile change of floor covering.
  • All evaluated and usable areas for the guest are well illuminated, i.e. bright and glare-free.
  • Behind the entrance area there are glass doors without security markings.
  • Steps are usually not visually rich in contrast. Handrails are predominantly available.
  • The exhibits and objects are usually well illuminated (exception: sacristy).
  • There are touch models with signage in Braille and prismatic writing.
  • Written information is visually contrasting, but some of the font is very small.
  • There is an audio guide with an audio description track (as an app and loanable devices).
  • Guided tours are offered for visually impaired and blind people. Advance booking is required. During the tours, exhibits are integrated for touching.

Evaluation report: Download as PDF

Some information on accessibility are listed below. For detailed information please see the evaluation report.

  • The name or logo of the museum is clearly recognizable from the outside.
  • The objectives of the paths are within sight.
  • Information on the exhibits and objects is conveyed in writing and audibly (audio guide), but not in Easy Language.
  • There are no guided tours available for people with cognitive impairments.

Evaluation report: Download as PDF

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