Max Hünten House

Max Hünten House (Lena Ahlgrimm)

The Max Hünten Haus is the centre of photography in Zingst. In creative teamwork, it unites the photography school, the print studio, photo exhibitions worth seeing and book publications. A visit to the "Max" makes photography come alive. 

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Short Report as PDF

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

Some information on accessibility are listed below. For detailed information please see the evaluation report. 

  • There is no marked parking space for people with disabilities in the parking lot. 
  • At a distance of about 100 m there is the bus stop Zingst center and the stop Darßbahn. 
  • The paths to the entrance are easy to walk and drive on. 
  • The entrance is accessible without steps. 
  • All rooms and facilities that can be used and raised for the guest are accessible at ground level or by elevator. 
  • All doors/passages usable and elevated by the guest are at least 85 cm wide. 
  • The checkout counter is 77 cm high at the lowest point.
  • Exhibits are predominantly visible while seated.
  • Exhibit information is predominantly legible while seated.
  • Seating is available.
  • There is a public toilet for people with disabilities, which is accessible from both sides (minimum 80 cm). There are folding grab rails on the left and right of the toilet. 

Evaluation report: Download as PDF

 Some information on accessibility are listed below. For detailed information please see the evaluation report.  

  • The alarm is clearly audible visually throughout the building.
  • There is no inductive hearing system at the counter.
  • An outgoing emergency call in the elevator is confirmed acoustically. Alternatively, stairs are available.
  • Exhibit information is provided in writing.

Evaluation report: Download as PDF

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. 

  • Assistance dogs are welcome.
  • The entrance is visually contrasting.
  • The raised areas that can be used by the guest are bright and glare-free. Exception: the video corner is darkened.
  • Signage is designed in legible, high-contrast lettering.
  • An outgoing emergency call in the elevator is confirmed acoustically. The operating elements are designed with high visual contrast and are tactilely detectable. Alternatively, stairs are provided.
  • Stairs do not have a visually contrasting design. Stairs have a handrail on one side.
  • Exhibits are generally well lit.
  • Exhibit information is provided in writing and is visually contrasting.

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.
  • There are wayfinding signs at visible intervals.
  • Information about the exhibits is provided in writing, but not in plain language

Evaluation report: Download as PDF

Image gallery

Max Hünten House Max Hünten House (Lena Ahlgrimm)
Main entrance to the Max Hünten House Main entrance to the Max Hünten House (Anne Wilken)
Photo exhibition Photo exhibition (Anne Wilken)