Waloseum
At the Waloseum, things that were previously mysterious become clear: the similarities between the mammals, the adaptation of the sperm whale to its habitat, its unique diving behavior, the worldwide migrations, the dangers of stranding and much more.
For more information, please visit the website https://seehundstation-norddeich.de/waloseum
Barrier-free information
All areas relevant for testing meet the quality criteria of the label "Accessibility certified - accessible for people with walking disabilities and partially accessible for wheelchair users".
Some information on accessibility are listed below. For detailed information please see the evaluation report.
- There is one marked parking spaces for people with disabilities (parking space size: 350 cm x 500 cm).
- The building is steplessly accessible via a 4 m long ramp with a gradient of 5.5%.
- All evaluated rooms and facilities available to the guests are accessible at ground level or via a platform lift.
- The platform of the lift is 103 cm x 150 cm.
- All evaluated passageways/doors available to the guests are at least 88 cm wide.
- The cash desk is at its lowest point 88 cm high.
- The exhibits are predominately visible when seated and information is predominately readable when seated.
- There are wheelchair accessible tables available in the café (maximum height 80 cm, wheelchair accessible at a height of 67 cm and a depth of 30 cm).
- Guided tours for people with walking impairments and wheelchair users are offered. A reservation in advance is necessary. Mobile or fixed seats are available, which may be used during the guided tour. The entire route is stepless.
Public toilet for people with disabilities
- The manoeuvring spaces are:
in front of/behind the door, in front of the toilet and the washbasin at least 128 cm x 225 cm;
left and right of the toilet at least 118 cm x 71 cm. - There are grab rails available on the right and left of the toilet. The grab rails can be flipped-up.
- The sink is wheelchair compatible. The mirror can be seen while standing or sitting.
- An alarm trigger is available.
Evaluation report: Download as PDF
Some information on accessibility are listed below. For detailed information please see the evaluation report.
- There is no clearly visible alarm.
- An outgoing emergency call in the elevator is confirmed audibly.
- Information on the exhibits is provided in writing and audibly (audio guide).
- There is no audio induction loop system.
- Guided tours are offered for people with hearing impairment, but not for deaf people.
- In the café there are tables with bright and glare-free lighting, on which there are no lamps standing or hanging that interfere with the field of vision or eye contact.
Evaluation report: Download as PDF
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.
- The elevated areas that can be used by guests are predominantly well lit, i.e. bright and glare-free. The "World of Whales" exhibition is darkened. However, paths and exhibits are marked with strip lighting and information boards are illuminated.
- The signage for orientation is designed in easily legible and high-contrast lettering.
- An outgoing emergency call in the elevator is confirmed audibly.
- Stair treads are not visually rich in contrast. Handrails are provided on at least one side.
- Information about the exhibits is provided in writing and audibly (audio guide). The exhibit signage is predominantly visually rich in contrast.
- Information is not available in Braille or prismatic writing.
- Guided tours for visually impaired and blind people are available. A reservation in advance is necessary.
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 or signs are available.
- Information about the exhibits is provided in writing and audibly (audio guide), but not in easy language.
- Guided tours for people with cognitive impairments are offered on request. A reservation in advance is necessary. The content is easy to understand or is explained in a way that is easy to understand (e.g. pictorially).
Evaluation report: Download as PDF