Friedenstein Foundation Gotha - Ducal Museum

Castle Friedenstein Gotha - Ducal Museum (Boris Hajdukovic)

The Ducal Museum was constructed to the south of the castle in 1879 as a prestigious home for its wide variety of collections. The museum showcases important works of art from ancient times right through to the modern era, including collections of Egyptian artefacts, old German masterpieces (such as the “Gothaer Liebespaar” (Gotha Lovers) painting and significant works by Lucas Cranach the Elder and the Younger), a Dutch collection, sculptures by Jean-Antoine Houdon and porcelain from Meißen, Thuringia and Asia. It also hosts regular special exhibitions.

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All areas relevant for testing meet the quality criteria of the label "Accessibility tested - partially accessible for people with walking disabilities".

Some information on accessibility are listed below. For detailed information please see the evaluation report at the end of the text.

  • There are two parking spaces for people with disabilities.
  • The bus stop Herzogliches Museum is 100 meters away. 
  • The building is accessible via a side entrance at ground level. A call system for the service staff is available at the outside door.
  • All rooms and facilities that can be used by guests are accessible without steps/at ground level or via a ramp, a stair platform lift or an elevator. 
  • All doors/passages and paths that can be used by guests are at least 80 cm wide.
  • Exhibits and information are mainly visible from a seated position.
  • Seating is available.
  • There is a public toilet for people with disabilities, which can be accessed from both sides (at least 80 cm). There are folding grab rails on the left and right.   
  • Guided tours are offered for people with walking disabilities and wheelchair users. Advance booking is necessary. 
  • 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 at the end of the text.

  • There is no audio induction loop. 
  • An outgoing emergency call in the elevator is confirmed acoustically. Alternatively, there are staircases.
  • In the exhibition information about the exhibits are provided in written form.
  • Guided tours for people with hearing impairment are offered with a WT 808 R with 16-channel PLL receiver. Guided tours for deaf people are not offered.

Evaluation report: Download as PDF

Some information on accessibility are listed below. For detailed information please see the evaluation report at the end of the text.

  • Assistance dogs are welcome.
  • The signage (for orientation) is designed in easily legible and high-contrast lettering.
  • All elevated areas that can be used by guests are brightly lit and glare-free.
  • An outgoing emergency call in the elevator is confirmed acoustically.
  • Steps have no high-contrast edges.
  • Stairs have a handrail on one side.
  • Information on the exhibits is visually rich in contrast.
  • Some information is conveyed acoustically.
  • Information is not available in Braille or prismatic writing. 
  • Signage is available in Braille.
  • Guided tours are offered for people with visual impairments and blind people. Advance booking is required. 
  • During the guided tours, tactile exhibits are integrated.

Evaluation report: Download as PDF

All areas relevant for testing meet the quality criteria of the label "Accessibility tested - accessible for people with cognitive impairments".

Some information on accessibility are listed below. For detailed information please see the evaluation report at the end of the text.

  • The name of the museum is clearly visible from the outside. 
  • The objectives of the paths are always within sight or signs in visible distance are available. 
  • General information is available in photorealistic representation.
  • In the exhibition information about the exhibits is provided in easy language.
  • Guided tours in easy language are offered for people with cognitive impairments. A reservation is desired.
  • A multimedia and an audio guide as well as an accompanying book in easy language are available.

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