Hands-on archaeology: The Förderverein Archäotechnisches Zentrum (atz) Welzow e. V. is an extracurricular educational institution offering an active program focused on archaeology and history. Where other museums display artifacts in glass cases, the atz brings ancient history to life for families, adult groups, and school classes through hands-on activities.
The center's own exhibition displays objects on the theme of “Man - Wood - Archaeology” from 300,000 years of human history. In the adjoining open spaces, visitors can discover reconstructed originals from the Middle Ages found in the Welzow-Süd open-cast mine. The adjacent herb and period garden is home to food from 8,000 years of cultural history.
As an extracurricular educational institution, the atz organizes themed project days for school classes and children's facilities. A special feature is the opportunity to spend the night in teepees right next to the garden and the “Stone Age sheep.” Teachers and educators can put together individually tailored programs for their children from the many creative and active offerings for the project day. At the atz, you can learn history through play.
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 a parking space for people with disabilities.
- All rooms and facilities that are accessible to guests are step-free/at ground level.
- All doors/passages that are accessible to guests are at least 90 cm wide.
- The counter/cash desk is 75 cm high.
- Most exhibits and information are visible while seated.
- Seating is available.
- There is a public toilet for people with disabilities, which is accessible from both sides (at least 80 cm). There are folding grab rails to the left and right of the toilet.
- Guided tours are offered for people with walking disabilities and wheelchair users. Advance booking is required.
- Mobile or fixed seating is available for people with walking disabilities, which can be used during the tour.
Evaluation report: Download as PDF
Some information on accessibility are listed below. For detailed information please see the evaluation report.
- In the event of an acoustic alarm, there is no additional visual flashing signal.
- There is no audio induction loop system.
- Information about the exhibits is provided in writing or in photorealistic form.
- Guided tours are offered for people with hearing impairments, but not for deaf people. Advance registration is required.
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 and blind people".
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 walkways from the entrance door to the reception desk are marked with tactile and visual markings (e.g., floor indicators) without interruption.
- The signage (for orientation) is designed in easily legible, high-contrast font.
- All elevated areas accessible to guests are brightly lit without glare.
- The exhibits are well lit.
- Information about the exhibits is visually high-contrast.
- Information about the exhibits is provided acoustically.
- Information is not available in relief or Braille.
- Guided tours are offered for people with visual impairments and blind people. Advance registration 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 markers at regular intervals.
- There is no information in easy or simple language.
- Guided tours are offered for people with cognitive impairments. Advance registration is required.
- The content (e.g., exhibits) of the guided tour for people with cognitive impairments is easy to understand or is explained in an easy-to-understand way (e.g., pictorially).
Evaluation report: Download as PDF
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atz Archäotechnisches Zentrum Welzow e. V.
(Therés Wurzler)
atz Archäotechnisches Zentrum Welzow e. V.
(Joke Pouliart)
atz Archäotechnisches Zentrum Welzow e. V.
(Joke Pouliart)