Art Gallery Erfurt in the "Haus zum Roten Ochsen"
Located in the historical heart of Erfurt, behind the Renaissance façade of the "Haus zum Roten Ochsen", the Kunsthalle Erfurt presents positions of national and international fine art from modernism to the immediate present in changing exhibitions since 1979. It is the largest municipal institution for contemporary art in Thuringia. The Kunsthalle's program is committed to an innovative, cosmopolitan culture that adheres to high standards. The aim is and remains to enable artistic discoveries, to create an interested public for them and to offer a forum for discussion of aesthetic and social positions. The exhibition focus is on photography in all its forms.
Barrier-free information
All areas relevant for testing meet the quality criteria of the label "Accessibility certified - 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 a parking space available for people with disabilities.
- The Fischmarkt tram stop is located 50 meters away.
- All areas and facilities accessible to guests are either step-free/at ground level or accessible via a ramp or elevator.
- There are no slopes steeper than 6%.
- All doors and passageways accessible to guests are at least 90 cm wide.
- There is a lowered counter.
- Exhibits and information are mostly visible while seated.
- Seating is available.
- There is a public restroom for people with disabilities that is accessible from both sides (at least 90 cm). The grab bars in the restroom can be folded up.
Evaluation report: Download as PDF
Some information on accessibility are listed below. Detailed information can be found in the test report.
- When an audible alarm sounds, there is also a clearly visible flashing light signal.
- There is no audio induction loop system.
- In the elevator, an outgoing emergency call is visually confirmed.
- Information about the exhibits is provided in writing or through photorealistic images.
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. Detailed information can be found in the test report.
- Assistance dogs are welcome.
- The entrance area is designed with high visual contrast.
- Signage (for wayfinding) is designed with clearly legible, high-contrast lettering.
- All elevated areas accessible to guests are illuminated with bright, glare-free lighting.
- An emergency call made from the elevator is confirmed with an audible signal. The elevator’s stop is announced by voice.
- Stairs have edges with high visual contrast on at least the first and last steps.
- Stairs have handrails on both sides.
- The exhibits are well lit.
- Information about the exhibits is presented with high visual contrast.
- Information is not available in raised print or Braille.
Evaluation report: Download as PDF
Some information on accessibility are listed below. Detailed information can be found in the test report.
- The name of the art museum is clearly visible from the outside.
- The destinations of the paths are within sight, or there are path markers placed at a distance that ensures they are always visible.
- Information about the exhibits is provided primarily or exclusively in writing, but not in easy-to-read or simplified language.
Evaluation report: Download as PDF
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Art Gallery Erfurt in the "Haus zum Roten Ochsen"
Exhibition levels in the Kunsthalle
(Falko Behr)
Example of a
showroom
(Falko Behr)