Accessibility

at the Alte Galerie

Here you will find information on accessibility at the Alte Galerie at a glance.

The entrance to the park contains a bell for opening the door automatically. The routes around the castle are gravelled but still easy for wheelchair users to access. The toilet block has disabled access. The historic flooring inside the castle is not always easy to navigate by wheelchair but employees are always happy to help out if it is difficult. Wheelchairs can also be hired out for free.

Selected items in the Coin Cabinet can be observed in more detail in the display cabinets using a magnifying glass.

General Information

Please note:

Information on our website is intended to make it easier to plan a visit to the museum.

Assistance dogs

Renting wheelchairs

Educational mediation and groups

100 % accessibility based on the following criteria

Detailed information

Results of the inspection by CEDOS

It should be possible for all people to visit our site.

Legend

Detailed information in general

Outdoor area and parking spaces

Orientation

Is there written information about the facility (e.g., folder)? Yes

If there is written information: Is there information in large font (minimum font size 14)? No

Is there information about the facility's key data in Braille (e.g., folder)? No

Are there highly visible signs to make it easier to find the facility? Yes

Are there plans/maps of the facility (e.g., escape plan)? No

Are there tactile plans of the facility? No

Paths outside

Is the path at least 120 cm wide (ÖNORM B 1610: min. 150 cm, selective constrictions up to 90 cm are acceptable, constrictions with a length of max. 100 cm: min. 120 cm wide)? Yes

Is there a tactile guidance system on the path? No

Is there an optical-visual guidance system (e.g. color guidance system)? No

Is the path free of immovable obstructions (e.g., flower troughs, scoreboards, bike racks, etc., unless there is a lot of space to the left and right of them)? Yes

Is the path level (ÖNORM B 1610: with a longitudinal gradient of more than 6%, the surface has good grip)? Yes

Is the path well lit (lighting corresponds to the area of use)? Yes

Is the path roofed? Yes

Is the path at least 100 cm wide (ÖNORM B 1610: min. 150 cm, selective constrictions up to 90 cm are acceptable, constrictions with a length of max. 100 cm: min. 120 cm wide)? Yes

Is the path max. 100 m long or are there seating facilities on the path? Yes

Are the paths easy to roll on (e.g. asphalted, firm sand, etc.)? Yes

Parking space

Is there a parking space for disabled persons that is at least 350 cm wide (ÖNORM B 1610: if parallel to the traffic lane 350 cm wide, 650 cm long)? Yes

Is there at least one marked mother-child parking space? No

Is the parking space covered? No

Is the parking lot close to the barrier-free entrance or barrier-free elevator (approx. 100 m)? Yes

Is it possible to get help from the parking lot (emergency bell, etc.)? No

Is the parking lot marked by floor markings and signage? Yes

Is the parking lot on a level surface (ÖNORM B 1610: max. 3 % slope, without grass stones or large-sized cobblestones)? Yes

Entrance and doors

Entrance

Is the entrance completely level or is there alternative access via a ramp (slope max. 6%), elevator or stair lift? Yes

Are there max. 2 steps at the entrance or is there an alternative access via a ramp (gradient max. 6 %), a lift or a stair lift? Yes

Is the entrance free of immovable obstacles (scoreboards, flower troughs, etc., unless there is a lot of space to the right or left)? Yes

Is the entrance for people with disabilities a main entrance (not a back entrance)? Yes

Is the lighting at the entrance glare-free and appropriate for the area of use? Yes

Side entrance Old Gallery

Are the door handles at a height of 85 cm to 105 cm? Yes

Is there a space of at least 150 x 150 cm in front of and behind the door (ÖNORM B 1610: at least 150 x 120 cm)? Yes

Is the door at least 80 cm wide (ÖNORM B 1610: at least 80 cm, apartment and house entrance doors at least 90 cm or 80 cm for conditional accessibility)? Yes

If it is a glass door: Is it color-coded (ÖNORM B 1610: continuous, contrasting, visual marking at a height of 90-100 cm and 150-160 cm above the floor, not red-green marking, light and dark portion)? Yes

Is it a glass door? Yes

Does the door open automatically? No

Is there a space of at least 100 x 100 cm in front of and behind the door (ÖNORM B 1610: at least 150 x 120 cm)? Yes

Is the door at least 90 cm wide (ÖNORM B 1610: at least 80 cm, apartment and house entrance doors at least 90 cm or 80 cm for conditional accessibility)? No

Is it a standard door (swing door)? Yes

Are the door stops max. 3 cm high for exterior doors and max. 2 cm high for interior doors? Yes

Are turn handles and recessed handles (e.g. shell handles) avoided? Yes

Main entrance Old Gallery

Is it a sliding door? Yes

Does the door open automatically? Yes

If there is an automatic door: Does it open prematurely and close with a time delay? Yes

Is it a glass door? Yes

If it is a glass door: Is it color-coded (ÖNORM B 1610: continuous, contrasting, visual marking at a height of 90-100 cm and 150-160 cm above the floor, not red-green marking, light and dark portion)? Yes

Is the door at least 80 cm wide (ÖNORM B 1610: at least 80 cm, apartment and house entrance doors at least 90 cm or 80 cm for conditional accessibility)? Yes

Is there a space of at least 150 x 150 cm in front of and behind the door (ÖNORM B 1610: at least 150 x 120 cm)? Yes

Is there a space of at least 100 x 100 cm in front of and behind the door (ÖNORM B 1610: at least 150 x 120 cm)? Yes

Is the door at least 90 cm wide (ÖNORM B 1610: at least 80 cm, apartment and house entrance doors at least 90 cm or 80 cm for conditional accessibility)? Yes

Are the door stops max. 3 cm high for exterior doors and max. 2 cm high for interior doors? Yes

Exit Old Gallery (inside)

Is it a sliding door? Yes

Does the door open automatically? Yes

If there is an automatic door: Does it open prematurely and close with a time delay? Yes

Is it a glass door? Yes

If it is a glass door: Is it color-coded (ÖNORM B 1610: continuous, contrasting, visual marking at a height of 90-100 cm and 150-160 cm above the floor, not red-green marking, light and dark portion)? No

Is the door at least 80 cm wide (ÖNORM B 1610: at least 80 cm, apartment and house entrance doors at least 90 cm or 80 cm for conditional accessibility)? Yes

Is there a space of at least 150 x 150 cm in front of and behind the door (ÖNORM B 1610: at least 150 x 120 cm)? Yes

Is there a space of at least 100 x 100 cm in front of and behind the door (ÖNORM B 1610: at least 150 x 120 cm)? Yes

Is the door at least 90 cm wide (ÖNORM B 1610: at least 80 cm, apartment and house entrance doors at least 90 cm or 80 cm for conditional accessibility)? Yes

Are the door stops max. 3 cm high for exterior doors and max. 2 cm high for interior doors? Yes

Exit Old Gallery (outside)

Does the door open automatically? No

Is it a glass door? Yes

If it is a glass door: Is it color-coded (ÖNORM B 1610: continuous, contrasting, visual marking at a height of 90-100 cm and 150-160 cm above the floor, not red-green marking, light and dark portion)? No

Is the door at least 80 cm wide (ÖNORM B 1610: at least 80 cm, apartment and house entrance doors at least 90 cm or 80 cm for conditional accessibility)? Yes

Is there a space of at least 150 x 150 cm in front of and behind the door (ÖNORM B 1610: at least 150 x 120 cm)? No

Are the door handles at a height of 85 cm to 105 cm? Yes

Is there a space of at least 100 x 100 cm in front of and behind the door (ÖNORM B 1610: at least 150 x 120 cm)? Yes

Is the door at least 90 cm wide (ÖNORM B 1610: at least 80 cm, apartment and house entrance doors at least 90 cm or 80 cm for conditional accessibility)? Yes

Is it a standard door (swing door)? Yes

Are the door stops max. 3 cm high for exterior doors and max. 2 cm high for interior doors? Yes

Are turn handles and recessed handles (e.g. shell handles) avoided? Yes

Door (barrier-free WC in the park).

Does the door open automatically? No

Is it a glass door? Yes

If it is a glass door: Is it color-coded (ÖNORM B 1610: continuous, contrasting, visual marking at a height of 90-100 cm and 150-160 cm above the floor, not red-green marking, light and dark portion)? Yes

Is the door at least 80 cm wide (ÖNORM B 1610: at least 80 cm, apartment and house entrance doors at least 90 cm or 80 cm for conditional accessibility)? Yes

Is there a space of at least 150 x 150 cm in front of and behind the door (ÖNORM B 1610: at least 150 x 120 cm)? No

Are the door handles at a height of 85 cm to 105 cm? Yes

Is there a space of at least 100 x 100 cm in front of and behind the door (ÖNORM B 1610: at least 150 x 120 cm)? Yes

Is the door at least 90 cm wide (ÖNORM B 1610: at least 80 cm, apartment and house entrance doors at least 90 cm or 80 cm for conditional accessibility)? No

Is it a standard door (swing door)? Yes

Are the door stops max. 3 cm high for exterior doors and max. 2 cm high for interior doors? Yes

Are turn handles and recessed handles (e.g. shell handles) avoided? Yes

Door (barrier-free WC in the castle courtyard, ground floor).

Does the door open automatically? No

Is it a glass door? No

Is the door at least 80 cm wide (ÖNORM B 1610: at least 80 cm, apartment and house entrance doors at least 90 cm or 80 cm for conditional accessibility)? Yes

Is there a space of at least 150 x 150 cm in front of and behind the door (ÖNORM B 1610: at least 150 x 120 cm)? Yes

Are the door handles at a height of 85 cm to 105 cm? No

Is there a space of at least 100 x 100 cm in front of and behind the door (ÖNORM B 1610: at least 150 x 120 cm)? Yes

Is the door at least 90 cm wide (ÖNORM B 1610: at least 80 cm, apartment and house entrance doors at least 90 cm or 80 cm for conditional accessibility)? No

Is it a standard door (swing door)? Yes

Are the door stops max. 3 cm high for exterior doors and max. 2 cm high for interior doors? Yes

Are turn handles and recessed handles (e.g. shell handles) avoided? Yes

Door (shop/cash register)

Does the door open automatically? No

Is it a glass door? Yes

If it is a glass door: Is it color-coded (ÖNORM B 1610: continuous, contrasting, visual marking at a height of 90-100 cm and 150-160 cm above the floor, not red-green marking, light and dark portion)? Yes

Is the door at least 80 cm wide (ÖNORM B 1610: at least 80 cm, apartment and house entrance doors at least 90 cm or 80 cm for conditional accessibility)? Yes

Is there a space of at least 150 x 150 cm in front of and behind the door (ÖNORM B 1610: at least 150 x 120 cm)? Yes

Are the door handles at a height of 85 cm to 105 cm? Yes

Is there a space of at least 100 x 100 cm in front of and behind the door (ÖNORM B 1610: at least 150 x 120 cm)? Yes

Is the door at least 90 cm wide (ÖNORM B 1610: at least 80 cm, apartment and house entrance doors at least 90 cm or 80 cm for conditional accessibility)? Yes

Is it a standard door (swing door)? Yes

Are the door stops max. 3 cm high for exterior doors and max. 2 cm high for interior doors? Yes

Are turn handles and recessed handles (e.g. shell handles) avoided? Yes

Door (Old Gallery Special Exhibition)

Does the door open automatically? No

Is it a glass door? Yes

If it is a glass door: Is it color-coded (ÖNORM B 1610: continuous, contrasting, visual marking at a height of 90-100 cm and 150-160 cm above the floor, not red-green marking, light and dark portion)? Yes

Is the door at least 80 cm wide (ÖNORM B 1610: at least 80 cm, apartment and house entrance doors at least 90 cm or 80 cm for conditional accessibility)? Yes

Is there a space of at least 150 x 150 cm in front of and behind the door (ÖNORM B 1610: at least 150 x 120 cm)? Yes

Are the door handles at a height of 85 cm to 105 cm? Yes

Is there a space of at least 100 x 100 cm in front of and behind the door (ÖNORM B 1610: at least 150 x 120 cm)? Yes

Is the door at least 90 cm wide (ÖNORM B 1610: at least 80 cm, apartment and house entrance doors at least 90 cm or 80 cm for conditional accessibility)? Yes

Is it a standard door (swing door)? Yes

Are the door stops max. 3 cm high for exterior doors and max. 2 cm high for interior doors? Yes

Are turn handles and recessed handles (e.g. shell handles) avoided? Yes

Foyer and box office

Dressing Room

Barrier-free toilet

Barrier-free WC in the castle courtyard, ground floor

Is the washbasin usable for wheelchair users with assistance (approx. 100 x 100 cm) (ÖNORM B 1610: min. 150 x 150 cm)? Yes

Is there 80 cm space on at least one side of the WC (ÖNORM B 1610: min. 90 cm)? Yes

Is there at least 90 cm space on one side of the WC? Yes

Is the WC accessible from the right? Yes

Is the WC accessible from the left? Yes

Is there a changing table in the WC? No

Is there a toilet seat for children? No

Is there a toilet for children? No

Is this WC accessible for men and for women? Yes

Is there a 150 cm x 150 cm movement area in front of the sink? Yes

Is the washbasin mounted at a height of approx. 80 cm and accessible from underneath at a height of approx. 70 cm (ÖNORM B 1610: mounted at a height of 80 to 85 cm, accessible area at least 20 cm deep and at least 65 cm high)? Yes

Is there a washbasin in the WC? Yes

Is there an emergency bell in the WC? No

Is the WC flush at a height of 85-105 cm (ÖNORM B 1610: 85 to 90 cm)? Yes

Is the WC 46-48 cm high or is there a booster seat (measured at the upper edge)? No

Are the grab rails plumb? No

Are the grab rails at a height of 75 to 90 cm (ÖNORM B 1610: max. 85 cm high for double-row design, 75 cm high for single-row design)? Yes

Are the grab rails hinged? Yes

Are the grab rails horizontal? Yes

Are there grab rails on the left side of the toilet? Yes

Are there handholds on the right side of the WC? Yes

Is there a movement area of 150 cm x 150 cm in front of the WC? Yes

Is it a disabled WC? Yes

Is it a ladies' WC? Yes

Is it a men's WC? No

Is the space in front of the WC sufficient for wheelchair users with assistance (approx. 100 x 100 cm) (ÖNORM B 1610: min. 150 x 150 cm)? Yes

Are there horizontal grab rails on both sides? Yes

Is there an adjustable mirror or a mirror that reaches to the edge of the washbasin? No

Ways and orientation in the exhibitions

Signage in the castle

Is there any signage in Braille? No

Is there tactile signage? No

Is there high-contrast signage? Yes

Is the signage in large print? Yes

Is the signage at a height of approx. 160 cm (ÖNORM B 1610: height between 70 and 160 cm)? Yes

Are there symbols for better understanding? No

Is there a visual guidance system (color guidance system)? No

Is there a continuous signage system? No

Are barrier-free facilities marked with a wheelchair symbol (e.g. parking, step-free access, elevators, WCs, wheelchair spaces, cash desks, inductive hearing systems, etc.)? No

Museum

Is the cash desk/information desk accessible from underneath? No

Is there seating in the exhibition area for resting? Yes

Are existing chairs easily movable? Yes

Are the documents designed with a high contrast? Yes

Are there documents in large type? No

Is content represented by pictures? No

Are the rooms evenly lit without glare? Yes

Is personal assistance available free of charge or at a reduced admission price? Yes

Is there an induction system in the event room? No

Is sign language interpretation available upon request? No

Are there brochures in simple language and layout? No

Is there information in Braille? No

Is there audible information? Yes

Is the museum free of carpets, curtains, upholstered furniture? No

Are audio guides provided free of charge as needed? No

Is object or image information large and high-contrast? Yes

Is the object or image information at a maximum height of 120 cm? Yes

Can magnifying glasses be borrowed free of charge? Yes

Are there tactile models of important exhibits? No

Can wheelchairs be borrowed free of charge? Yes

Are guided tours for people with disabilities available upon request? Yes

Are there route suggestions for specific target groups with special information? No

Are tactile objects located at a height of approx. 85 cm (depending on the operating character)? No

Elevator and steps

Is the lift accessible completely level or alternatively via a ramp (gradient max. 6%), a lift or a stair lift? Yes

Is there a movement area of 150 x 150 cm in front of the entrance and exit? Yes

Is the lift entrance at least 90 cm wide? Yes

Do the lift doors open automatically (ÖNORM B 1610: doors remain open for at least 8 seconds)? Yes

Is the lift at least 120 cm deep and 110 cm wide (ÖNORM B 1610: entrance on narrow side: 110 x 140 cm, restricted access: 80 x 135 or 100 x 135, if entrance on wide side: at least 150 x 150 cm)?No

Are there tactile pushbuttons or pushbuttons in Braille in the lift? Yes

Are the controls in the lift at a height of 85 to 105 cm (ÖNORM B 1610: 85 to 110 cm button centerline)? Yes

Is there an acoustic announcement in the lift? No

Is there a visible display in the lift? Yes

Is the display in the lift large enough? Yes

Is the display in the lift high-contrast? Yes

Is there max. 2 steps at the access to the lift or an alternative access via a ramp (gradient max. 6 %), a lift or a stair lift? Yes

When an emergency call is sent in the lift, is the confirmation of the emergency call also visually perceptible? No

Is there a movement area of 100 x 100 cm (ÖNORM B 1610: min. 150 x 150 cm) in front of the entrance and exit? Yes

Is the entrance from the lift at least 80 cm wide (ÖNORM B 1610: at least 90 cm)? Yes

Are the controls in the lift at a maximum height of 110 cm (ÖNORM B 1610: 85 to 110 cm button centerline)? Yes

Is the lift at least 120 cm deep and 100 cm wide (ÖNORM B 1610: access on narrow side: 110 x 140 cm, restricted access: 80 x 135 or 100 x 135, if access on wide side: at least 150 x 150 cm)? Yes

Is there a grab bar or handrail? Yes

If the destination is not accessible without barriers (e.g. room, museum, etc.): Is there at least one barrier-free elevator with step-free access? Yes

Is there a device for reversing (e.g. wall mirror) (ÖNORM B 1610: from 30-50 cm above the floor to 150 cm above the floor)? No

Main staircase

Do the handrails extend at least 30 cm beyond the last step? No

Are the steps wide enough for two people (ÖNORM B 1610: min. 120 cm wide, limited barrier-free from a width of 100 cm)? Yes

Do stairs that go over more than one floor have tactile information about the floor at the beginning and end of the handrails? No

Is the handrail at a height of 85 to 105 cm (ÖNORM B 1610: handrails on both sides at a height of 90 to 100 cm, from a height of 90 cm: additional handrail at a height of 75 cm)? Yes

Do the handrails extend at least 40 cm beyond the last step (ÖNORM B 1610: at least 30 cm is restricted accessibility)? No

Is there a handrail on the left side (up stairs)? Yes

Do the handrails have a profile that can be embraced safely? Yes

Is there a handrail on the right side (up stairs)? Yes

Are all steps the same height? Yes

Are the treads of the steps at least 31 cm deep? Yes

Are the leading and trailing steps marked in contrasting colors across the entire width of the steps at the leading edge (e.g., black and yellow)? No

Are the steps highlighted in color? No

Are the steps a maximum of 16 cm high? Yes

Side staircase

Do the handrails extend at least 30 cm beyond the last step? No

Are the steps wide enough for two people (ÖNORM B 1610: min. 120 cm wide, limited barrier-free from a width of 100 cm)? Yes

Do stairs that go over more than one floor have tactile information about the floor at the beginning and end of the handrails? No

Is the handrail at a height of 85 to 105 cm (ÖNORM B 1610: handrails on both sides at a height of 90 to 100 cm, from a height of 90 cm: additional handrail at a height of 75 cm)? Yes

Do the handrails extend at least 40 cm beyond the last step (ÖNORM B 1610: at least 30 cm is restricted accessibility)? No

Do the handrails have a profile that can be grasped safely? Yes

Is there a handrail on the right side (up stairs)? Yes

Is there a handrail on the left side (up stairs)? Yes

Are the leading and trailing steps marked in contrasting colors across the entire width of the steps at the leading edge (e.g., black and yellow)? No

Are the treads of the steps at least 31 cm deep? Yes

Are all steps the same height? Yes

Are the steps highlighted in color? No

Are the steps a maximum of 16 cm high? Yes

Ramp (side entrance Alte Galerie)

Is the ramp at least 100 cm wide (ÖNORM B 1610: at least 120 cm, helical ramps at least 150 cm)? Yes

Is there a movement area of at least 100 x 100 cm at the beginning and end of the ramp (ÖNORM B 1610: movement areas with a length of at least 150 cm)? Yes

Are there wheel deflectors on the ramp (ÖNORM B 1610: from a level difference of 10 cm)? No

Is there a handrail on at least one side (ÖNORM B 1610: handrails on both sides at a height of 90 to 100 cm and additionally 75 cm)? No

Is the ramp at least 120 cm wide (ÖNORM B 1610: helical ramps at least 150 cm)? Yes

Is the ramp profile non-slip? Yes

Is the handrail on the right side (upwards)? No

Is the handrail on the left side (upwards)? No

Is the slope of the ramp a maximum of 6%? No

Is there a movement area of at least 150 x 150 cm at the beginning and end of the ramp? Yes

Is the slope of the ramp max. 10 %? Yes

Is the entire width of the ramp marked in contrasting colors at both ends? No

Contact for accessibility inquiries

Eva Ofner

+43-664/8017-9223 eva.ofner@museum-joanneum.at

Accessibility at the Universalmuseum Joanneum

Graz

Styria