Friedenstein Foundation Gotha - Castle Museum
After a construction period lasting just eleven years, this impressive early Baroque castle complex was completed in 1654. Its construction was commissioned by Duke Ernest I of Saxe-Gotha-Altenburg.
Friedenstein Castle is currently home to the Castle Museum and its “Kunstkammer” chamber and the Baroque Ekhof Theatre, which can be accessed via a mobile ramp. Barrier-free access to the Historical Museum and the “Animals in the Tower” exhibition is not yet available.
Barrier-free information
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 building is accessible without steps via the Schlossmuseum entrance and via the side entrance to the ticket office (only when accompanied by staff).
- Almost all rooms and facilities that can be used by guests are accessible without steps or via an elevator. The exhibition rooms on the 3rd floor are only accessible via the stairs.
- All doors/passages and paths that can be used by guests and are raised are at least 80 cm wide.
- Exhibits and information are mainly visible from a seated position.
- Multimedia and audio guides are available.
- 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.
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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.
- In the elevator, the outgoing emergency call is not confirmed visibly. Alternatively, stairs are available.
- Information about the exhibits is available in written form.
- Guided tours are offered for people with hearing impairment, but not for deaf people.
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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 handrails on both sides.
- Information on the exhibits is visually rich in contrast.
- Information is not available in Braille or prismatic writing.
- Guided tours are offered for people with visual impairments and blind people. Advance booking is required.
- Touch exhibits are integrated during the guided tours.
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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 recognizable from the outside.
- The exhibition provides information on the exhibits and for orientation in easy language.
- The destinations of the routes are within sight.
- Guided tours in easy language are offered for people with cognitive impairments. A multimedia and an audio guide as well as an accompanying book in easy language are available. A reservation is desired.
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Castle Friedenstein Gotha - Castle Museum
(Philipp Hort)
Ballroom
(Marcus Glahn)
Porcelain cabinet
(Thomas Wolf)