Technical Museum of Pforzheim's Jewellery and Watchmaking Industries
The museum radiates an aura of vibrant activity; it smells like oil and metal in here, and the machines make a lot of noise! In the building of the former Kollmar & Jourdan jewellery manufactory, visitors have an opportunity to gain insights into the world of Pforzheim’s traditional jewellery and watchmaking industries, which once dominated the global market. It’s a place where history comes alive, where visitors can witness how pieces of jewellery are created, how metal is melted and shaped, and how complex movement blanks, watch dials or cases are made. Whether it’s sand casting, electroplating or rolling: the manufacture of jewellery and watches has always involved many processes and techniques. Starting from the drawing of an initial sketch all the way through to the production process itself, visitors can observe the individual worksteps involved and marvel at traditional manufacturing techniques employed using original historical machines.
Barrier-free information
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.
- There is no parking lot available.
- The bus stop "Rodstraße" is 50 m away.
- There is a higher threshold at the main entrance.
- There are several steps in front of the cash desk.
- Barrier-free access to the exhibition is possible via the side entrance. Please register in advance to be able to use this entrance. There is a ramp with a 12% incline in front of the side entrance.
- All guest-accessible rooms and facilities on the ground floor are accessible without steps. The first floor is accessible only via stairs.
- All evaluated passageways/doors available to the guests are at least 85 cm wide.
- The exhibits are predominately visible when seated. Information is predominately readable when seated.
- Guided tours for people with walking impairments and wheelchair users are offered on request. A reservation in advance is necessary.
- Offered aids: folding stools
- There is a public restroom for people with disabilities that is accessible from one side (at least 80 cm). There are fold-down grab bars on the left and right sides of the restroom.
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All areas relevant for testing meet the quality criteria of the label "Accessibility certified - accessible for people with hearing impairment".
Some information on accessibility are listed below. For detailed information please see the evaluation report.
- There is an audio induction loop system at the cash desk.
- The information on the exhibits is predominately provided in writing.
- Guided tours for people with hearing disabilities using inductive devices are available upon request. 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.
- Assistance dogs are welcome.
- The entrance area is designed with high visual contrast.
- The signage (for wayfinding) is designed with easy-to-read, high-contrast lettering.
- All elevated areas accessible to guests are illuminated with bright, glare-free lighting.
- Stairs have visually contrasting edges on at least the first and last steps.
- Some stairs have handrails.
- Information about the exhibits is presented with high visual contrast.
- Information is not available in braille or raised lettering.
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.
- The information on the exhibits is predominately provided in writing, but not in easy language.
Evaluation report: Download as PDF
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Technical Museum of Pforzheim's Jewellery and Watchmaking Industries
(Petra Jaschke)
Technical Museum of Pforzheim's Jewellery and Watchmaking Industries
(Winfried Reinhardt)
Technical Museum of Pforzheim's Jewellery and Watchmaking Industries
(Winfried Reinhardt)