Museum of Art and Cultural History

Museum of Art and Cultural History (Carsten Schmitz)

Art and culture from the beginnings to the present - from antiquity to modern design. Visitors will find five museums under one roof and embark on a journey through time from prehistory and early history to the 20th century. Highlights of the collection are the gold treasure of late Roman found coins, the Romanesque triumphal cross, the Gothic Madonnas of Conrad von Soest, the Renaissance cabinet of rarities and the painting gallery with works of the 18th and 19th centuries.

Barrier-free information

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People with restricted mobility and wheelchair users

All areas relevant for testing meet the quality criteria of the label "Accessibility tested - partially barrier-free for people with walking disabilities and for wheelchair users".

Some information on accessibility are listed below. Detailed information can be found in the test report at the end of the text.

There are three public parking spaces for people with disabilities.
There are no steps or thresholds at the entrance to the museum.
All usable and raised rooms are accessible at ground level or by elevator.
All doors/passages that can be used by guests and are raised are at least 90 cm wide.
The cash desk is 120 cm high. There is an equivalent communication option when seated.
The exhibits and information on the exhibits are mainly visible and legible while seated.
There is a public WCs for people with disabilities, which can be accessed from at least one side (at least 90 cm). There are folding grab rails to the left and right of the WC.
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.

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People with hearing impairments and deaf people

Some information on accessibility are listed below. Detailed information can be found in the test report at the end of the text.

There is no audio induction loop system available.
An outgoing emergency call in the elevator is only confirmed acoustically. Alternatively, stairs are available.
Information about the exhibits is provided in writing or in photorealistic form.
Seating is available.
Information about the exhibits in the exhibition is provided in writing.
There are no guided tours for people with hearing impairments or for deaf people.

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People with visual impairments and blind people

Some information on accessibility are listed below. Detailed information can be found in the test report at the end of the text.

Assistance dogs may be brought along.
The entrance area to the museum is not visually contrasted with its surroundings.
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 elevator is confirmed acoustically.
Stair treads are not visually rich in contrast. Stairs have handrails on both sides.
The exhibits are generally well lit.
The information on the exhibits is mainly provided in writing and is visually rich in contrast. There is acoustic information.
Options for conveying information: Audio guides
Information is not available in Braille or prismatic writing.
There are no guided tours for people with visual impairments or blind people.

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People with cognitive impairments

Some information on accessibility are listed below. Detailed information can be found in the test report at the end of the text.

The name and logo of the museum are clearly recognizable from the outside.
The destinations of the paths are mostly within sight. There is no uninterrupted guidance system or signs at a visible distance.
There is no information in plain language.
There are no guided tours for visitors with cognitive impairments.

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