NRW-Forum Düsseldorf
The NRW-Forum Düsseldorf is part of the listed Ehrenhof ensemble from the 1920s, which also includes the Kunstpalast and the Tonhalle Düsseldorf.
The exhibition and event centre spotlighting photography, pop and digital culture and has transformed itself into a venue for young art and innovative formats such as the AR Biennale. With an interdisciplinary programme that includes group and solo exhibitions, festivals and workshops, the NRW-Forum offers a space for exploring current social issues. The NRW-Forum recently presented exhibitions on the various positions of contemporary art and pop culture, such as Sneaker, Wonderwalls. Art & Toys, Alison Jackson and Welcome to Paradise.
In 2020, the NRW-Forum Düsseldorf merged with the Museum Kunstpalast Foundation under the direction of Felix Krämer. Alain Bieber has been the artistic director of the NRW-Forum since 1 April 2015. Since then, the NRW-Forum has organised 80 exhibitions and over 200 events, symposia and festivals.
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All areas relevant for testing meet the quality criteria of the label "Accessibility certified - partially accessible for people with walking disabilities and for wheelchair users".
Some information on accessibility are listed below. For detailed information please see the evaluation report.
- There is a parking lot for people with disabilities at Oederalle/ Joseph-Beuys-Ufer.
- The Tonhalle/Ehrenhof subway station is approx. 450 m away.
- All rooms and facilities that can be used by guests are accessible without steps/at ground level or via an elevator.
- All doors/passages and paths that can be used and are raised are at least 89 cm wide.
- Most exhibits and information can be viewed from a seated position.
- Seating is available.
- There is a public toilet for people with disabilities that can be accessed from at least one side (at least 90 cm). There is a folding grab rail on the accessible side of the toilet.
- Another public toilet for people with disabilities is located on Inselstraße/ Ehrenhof.
- Guided tours are offered for people with walking disabilities and wheelchair users. Advance booking is necessary.
- Mobile or fixed seating is available for people with walking disabilities, which can be used during the tour.
Evaluation report: Download as PDF
Some information on accessibility are listed below. For detailed information please see the evaluation report.
- There is no audio induction loop system available.
- Information about the exhibits is mainly provided in writing.
- Guided tours are offered for people with hearing impairments and deaf people (in German sign language). Advance booking is necessary.
Evaluation report: Download as PDF
Some information on accessibility are listed below. For detailed information please see the evaluation report.
- Assistance dogs are welcome.
- The signage (for orientation) is designed in easy-to-read, high-contrast lettering.
- All areas are brightly lit and glare-free.
- The steps at the entrance are not visually rich in contrast. The stairs have handrails on both sides
- Information about the exhibits is visually rich in contrast. There is some acoustic information.
- Information is not available in Braille or prismatic writing.
- Guided tours are offered for people with visual impairments and blind people. Advance booking is necessary.
- Touch exhibits are integrated during the guided tours.
Evaluation report: Download as PDF
Some information on accessibility are listed below. For detailed information please see the evaluation report.
- The name of the museum is clearly recognizable from the outside.
- The destinations of the paths are within sight or there are signs at a visible distance.
- Information about the exhibits is mainly provided in writing, but not in plain language.
- Guided tours are offered for people with cognitive impairments. Advance booking is required.
- The contents (e.g. exhibits) of the guided tour for people with cognitive impairments are easy to understand or are explained in an easy-to-understand way (e.g. pictorially).
Evaluation report: Download as PDF
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NRW-Forum Düsseldorf
(Guido Bonewitz-Raband)
NRW-Forum Düsseldorf
(Guido Bonewitz-Raband)