Römerthermen Zülpich - Museum of bathing culture

Römerthermen Zülpich - Museum der Badekultur (Lea Schenkelberg)

Since 2008, the Museum of Bathing Culture in Zülpich has been presenting the cultural history of bathing in an exhibition that is unique in Europe. Starting with the best-preserved Roman thermal baths of their kind north of the Alps, the exhibition traces an arc from antiquity to the present day. A vivid presentation combined with interesting background information invites visitors on an informative and entertaining journey through the history of bathing. The objects on display range from Roman toiletries to the furnishings of a medieval bathing room, from curious inventions of the last century to modern swimwear and contemporary bathroom design.

Children discover the exhibition with a comic strip and the accompanying museum rally. Numerous multimedia stations invite all visitors to experience the exhibition with all their senses.

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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 and for wheelchair user".

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

  • There are two designated parking spaces for people with disabilities.
  • All rooms and facilities that can be used by guests are step-free/at ground level or accessible via elevators and a lift.
  • There are no slopes with a gradient of more than 6%.
  • All doors/passages accessible to guests are at least 90 cm wide.
  • The ticket counter is 100 cm high.
  • The exhibits and information about the exhibits are mostly visible while seated. The interactive media stations are mostly wheelchair compatible.
  • There are two public restrooms for people with disabilities, which are accessible from at least one side. There is a flip-up grab bar on at least the accessible side of the restroom.
  • No guided tours are offered for people with walking disabilities or wheelchair users.

Evaluation report: Download as PDF

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

  • There is no visually clearly perceptible alarm. 
  • There is no  audio induction loop system.
  • An outgoing emergency call in the elevators is confirmed acoustically. Alternatively, stairs are provided.
  • Information about the exhibits is provided in writing. There is audible information about the exhibits/stations/objects. 
  • Guided tours are offered for people with hearing disabilities and for deaf people (in German sign language). Advance reservation is necessary. 

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 along.
  • The entrance is visually contrasting.
  • All raised and usable areas for the guest are well lit, i.e. bright and glare-free.
  • Signage is designed in legible, high-contrast lettering. A tactile floor plan of the spa is available. 
  • An outgoing emergency call in the elevators is confirmed acoustically. Controls are tactilely detectable and partially visually contrasting.
  • Stairs are not visually contrasting. In most cases, the first and last steps have visually contrasting edges. Stairs have at least one handrail on one side.
  • Exhibits are generally well lit.
  • Information about exhibits is predominantly provided in writing and is visually contrasting. There is audible information about the exhibits. Information is sometimes available in Braille or prismatic writing.  
  • Guided tours are available for people with visual impairments and for blind people. Advance registration for the tour is required. During the tours, exhibits are integrated for touching.

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 visible from the outside.
  • The destinations of the paths are within sight or there are path signs at a constantly visible distance. 
  • Information about exhibits is provided in writing, but not in plain language.  
  • No tours are offered for people with cognitive impairments.

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Römerthermen Zülpich - Museum der Badekultur Römerthermen Zülpich - Museum der Badekultur (Lea Schenkelberg)
Römerthermen Zülpich - Museum of bathing culture Römerthermen Zülpich - Museum of bathing culture (Michael Töller)
Römerthermen Zülpich - Museum of bathing culture Römerthermen Zülpich - Museum of bathing culture (Michael Töller)
Römerthermen Zülpich - Museum of bathing culture Römerthermen Zülpich - Museum of bathing culture (Michael Töller)
Römerthermen Zülpich - Museum of bathing culture Römerthermen Zülpich - Museum of bathing culture (Michael Töller)
Römerthermen Zülpich - Museum of bathing culture Römerthermen Zülpich - Museum of bathing culture (Michael Töller)