KIT - Kunst im Tunnel

Art in the tunnel (Benjamin Suthe)

Due to renovation work, the KIT is currently not barrier-free accessible until May 2025! 

Accessibility certified Deaf people

Barrier-free information

Short Report as PDF

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 a public parking lot 300 m away. 
  • The path in front of the entrance is easy to walk and drive on.
  • The building is steplessly accessible.
  • All rooms and facilities that can be used by guests are accessible without steps or via an elevator.
  • The elevator car is 108 cm x 208 cm.
  • All doors/passages that can be used by guests and are raised are at least 90 cm wide. 
  • The cash desk is 85 cm high.
  • The exhibits/stations/objects and the information on the exhibits are mainly visible and legible when seated. 
  • Aids available: Wheelchair

 Public WC for people with disabilities 

  • The manoeuvring spaces are:
    150 cm x 175 cm in front of the washbasin and toilet;
    to the left and right of the WC 101 cm x 70 cm.
  • There are grab rails to the left and right of the toilet.
  • Both grab rails can be flipped-up. 
  • The washbasin is wheelchair accessible at a height of 67 cm and a depth of at least 30 cm.
  • The mirror can be seen from a sitting or standing position.
  • There is a cord as an alarm trigger.

Evaluation report: Download as PDF

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

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

  • The alarm is clearly visible throughout the building/property. 
  • There is an audio induction loop system.
  • An outgoing emergency call in the elevator is confirmed acoustically. Alternatively, stairs are available. 
  • Wi-Fi is offered. 

Evaluation report: Download as PDF

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

  • Assistance dogs may be allowed.
  • The entrance is visually rich in contrast.
  • All elevated areas that can be used by guests are well lit, i.e. bright and glare-free.
  • There are no visually contrasting or tactile floor indicators.
  • An outgoing emergency call in the elevator is confirmed acoustically. Alternatively, stairs are available.
  • Stair treads are not visually rich in contrast.  Stairs have handrails on both sides.
  • Information is not available in Braille or prismatic writing.

Evaluation report: Download as PDF

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

  • The KIT name and logo are clearly recognizable from the outside.
  • The destinations of the paths are usually within sight.
  • There is no information in easy language.

Evaluation report: Download as PDF