Historical Museum Saar
The Historical Museum Saar is the museum on the history of the country and the history of the border region.
A large part of its 2700m² is located underground. The permanent exhibition shows the eventful development of the border region since the Franco-Prussian War of 1870/71 until 1959. In addition, a new temporary exhibition is shown every year. Experience history at the original historical site, with an original preserved Gestapo cell and a sight unique in Germany, the Underground Castle.
Visit the museum rooms in advance also virtually in the 3D scan on the homepage of the museum.
Accessible Saarland: www.barrierefreies.saarland
Barrier-free information
All areas relevant for testing meet the quality criteria of the label "Accessibility certified - partially accessible for people with walking disabilities".
Some information on accessibility are listed below. For detailed information please see the evaluation report.
- There are five marked parking spaces for people with disabilities.
- The building is steplessly accessible.
- All rooms and facilities that can be used by guests are accessible without steps or via ramps or elevators. Exceptions: The Red Tower and casemates are only accessible via steps.
- All doors/passages that can be used by guests and are raised are at least 80 cm wide.
- The cash desk is 75 cm high at its lowest point.
- The exhibits/objects and the information on the exhibits are mainly visible and legible when seated.
- There are no guided tours for people with walking disabilities or wheelchair users.
- There is a public toilet for people with disabilities, which can be accessed from at least one side (at least 80 cm). There are grab rails to the left and right of the toilet.
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".
Some information on accessibility are listed below. For detailed information please see the evaluation report.
- There is an audio induction loop system.
- An outgoing emergency call in the elevators are not confirmed.
- The information on the exhibits/stations is provided in writing.
- Guided tours with FM systems (e.g. headphones, neck loops) are available for people with hearing impairments.
Evaluation report: Download as PDF
Some information on accessibility are listed below. For detailed information please see the evaluation report.
- Assistance dogs may be brought into all relevant areas/rooms.
- Almost all elevated areas that can be used by guests are well lit, i.e. bright and glare-free.
- The signage is designed in easily legible and high-contrast lettering.
- An outgoing emergency call in the elevators is not confirmed.
- Some stairs have visually contrasting edges on the first and last step. Stairs have a handrail on at least one side.
- The exhibits/stations are generally well lit.
- The information on the exhibits/stations is provided in writing and is visually rich in contrast.
- No guided tours are offered for people with visual impairments or blind people.
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.
- There are not signs in visible distance are available.
- The information on the exhibits/stations is provided in writing, 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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Historisches Museum Saar
(Carola Heimann)
Historisches Museum Saar
(Carola Heimann)
Historisches Museum Saar
(Carola Heimann)
Historisches Museum Saar
(Carola Heimann)
Historisches Museum Saar
(Carola Heimann)