City History Museum in Wismar Schabbell

City History Museum in Wismar Schabbell

In the 16th century the Schabbellhaus and the adjacent Gable House in the old town of Wismar formed a common complex. The typical Hanseatic merchant's house at Schweinsbrücke 6 is the older building. It was written before 1364. His brewery at Schweinsbrücke 8, which he had erected in 1569-1571 according to plans by the Utrecht architect Philipp Brandin, served "the city for ornament and honour".

Today, these two buildings serve as a museum of urban history for the Hanseatic city of Wismar. The multifaceted 800-year history of the city is presented in the rooms. The journey through time begins with the medieval foundation of the city and ends with the peaceful revolution in the GDR. Audio and film stations complement the insights into past times.

Visitors can discover the houses and the history themselves on various tours. 

Accessibility certified People with walking disabilities Blind people People with cognitive impairments

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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".

Some information on accessibility are listed below. For detailed information please see the evaluation report at the end of the text.

  • A public parking lot for people with disabilities is located directly at the Schabbell in the Schweinsbrücke.
  • The entrance is steplessly accessible. Steps can be avoided behind the entrance door with the help of a lift. 
  • All facilities and rooms that can be used by guests are accessible without steps, via an elevator or ramps (max. gradient of 13%).
  • All passageways/doors are at least 77 cm wide.
  • The exhibits in the exhibition are mainly visible from a seated position and the information on the exhibits is mainly legible from a seated position.
  • There is a public WC for people with disabilities, which can be accessed on the right and left (at least 85 cm). There are can be flipped-up grab rails on both sides of the toilet.
  • Guided tours are offered for people with disabilities. Please book in advance. 
  • Mobile or fixed seating is available for people with walking disabilities, which can be used during the tour. 

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Some information on accessibility are listed below. For detailed information please see the evaluation report at the end of the text.

  • There is no audio induction loop.
  • In the event of an acoustic alarm, an visibly perceptible flashing or flashing signal appears.
  • The information on the exhibits is provided in writing.
  • No guided tours are offered for people with hearing disabilities and deaf people.

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

Some information on accessibility are listed below. For detailed information please see the evaluation report at the end of the text.

  • Assistance dogs may be brought along.
  • The entrance is visually rich in contrast.
  • An outgoing emergency call in the elevator is confirmed acoustically. 
  • The stairs behind the entrance door are not designed with visually contrasting edges. Handrails are available.
  • The exhibits are generally well lit.
  • The information on the exhibits is provided in legible, high-contrast lettering.
  • Some orientation information is available in Braille or prismatic writing.
  • An audio guide with audio description is available.
  • Guided tours are offered for people with visual impairments. Advance booking is requested. Touch exhibits are integrated during the guided tours.

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 All areas relevant for testing meet the quality criteria of the label "Accessibility certified - accessible for with cognitive impairments".

Some information on accessibility are listed below. For detailed information please see the evaluation report at the end of the text.

  • The name and logo of the museum are clearly recognizable from the outside.
  • The destination of the route is usually within sight.
  • Each exhibition area has a logo, which can be found on the text panels in the exhibition. These logos are integrated into the guidance system and indicate the individual areas.
  • The information on the exhibits is provided in writing, sometimes in photorealistic form and in plain language. 
  • An audio guide in simple language is offered.
  • There are no guided tours for people with cognitive impairments.
  • Information in plain language is available on the website https://www.wismar.de/Tourismus/Museum-SCHABBELL/Leichte-Sprache/. 

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