Accessibility

at the History Museum

Here you will find information on accessibility at the History Museum at a glance.

A flat entrance area leads from the Sackstrasse road to the counter. Step-free access to the upper floors of the museum is provided via the large entrancet. Care should be exerted when walking or pushing a wheelchair along the red carpet because it is somewhat uneven due to the sub-structure.

A disabled access lift is available, cloakroom lockers are provided at the required height and disabled access toilets can be found on the first and second floors.

The second floor of the History Museum contains the permanent exhibition. Users of electric wheelchairs need to pay attention here: there is an obstacle close to the end of the exhibition. The route leads around a corner and is too narrow to pass through! However the exhibition can be viewed in full from the other side.

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 & Information

Are there plans/maps of the offer? (e.g. orientation or escape plan) [Ex] Yes

Are there tactile plans of the facility? [Ex] No

Is there a tactile guidance system leading to the important central points (e.g. information desk, reception, porter, etc.)? [No] No

Is there consistent signage or is it easy to find your way around without it? [Ex] Ja

Is the signage clearly visible? (ÖNorm B 1600: for local orientation signs, room and object signage at a height of approx. 70 to 160 cm or over 200 cm for orientation signs) [Ex] Yes

Is the size of the signage adapted to the reading distance? (ÖNorm B 1610: Reading distance to font size = 1 m : 50 mm, 5 m : 150 mm, 10 m : 290 mm, 30 m : 1000 mm, 50 m : 1450 mm) [No] Yes

Is the signage high-contrast? (good: black/white, yellow; blue/white, yellow; white/red, green; yellow/red; light on dark preferred) (ÖNorm B 1600: at least 30 % of black and white contrast) [No] Yes

Is there a visual guidance system/colour guidance system (ÖNORM B 1600: chosen colours remain the same within the orientation system, red-green contrasts are avoided)? [No] No

Is there tactile signage or signage in Braille? [No] No

Are (barrier-free) facilities marked with symbols (e.g. car park, step-free access, lifts, WCs, wheelchair spaces, cash desks, inductive hearing systems, etc.)? [No] Yes

Is there written information (e.g. folders) regarding accessible services? [Ex] No

Is there information about the key data in Braille? (e.g. folder) [Ex] No

Paths in the outdoor area

Is the path completely level or is there alternative access via a ramp, lift or stairlift? [No] Yes

If there is a threshold on the path: Is this no more than 16 cm high or is there alternative access via a lift, ramp or stair lift? [Ex] Yes

Are there max. 2 steps on the path or alternatively a ramp, a lift or a stair lift? [Ex] Yes

Is the path step-free or is there alternatively a ramp, a stair lift, a lift or a lift? [No] Yes

Is the path max. 100 m long or are there seating facilities on the path (distance of approx. 50 m)? [No] Yes

Is the path at least 120 cm wide? (ÖNorm B 1600: 150 cm; in case of restriction up to 90 cm not longer than 100 cm) [Ex] Yes

Is the path at least 150 cm wide? (ÖNorm B 1600: restriction up to 90 cm not longer than 100 cm) [No] Yes

Is the path free of obstacles (display boards, flower troughs etc.) or is there at least 90 cm space to the right or left of them? [No] Yes

Is the path covered? [Ex] Yes

Are the paths easy to roll on, easy to drive on and low in vibration? (good: e.g. asphalted, firm sand, etc., bad: cobblestones, grass, gravel, etc.) [No] Yes

In winter, is care taken to ensure barrier-free accessibility (e.g. by clearing snow, spreading grit, etc.)? [Ex] Yes

Is the path illuminated throughout? [Ex] Yes

Is the gradient of the path max. 6%? [No] No

Is the slope of the path max. 10% (according to ÖNorm B 1610 limited accessibility)? [No] Yes

Entrance and doors

Entrance

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

Is the entrance completely level or is there alternative access via a ramp, lift or stair lift? [No] Yes

If there is a threshold at the entrance: Is this a maximum of 16 cm high or alternatively accessible via lift, ramp or stair lift? [Ex] Yes

Is there a maximum of 2 steps at the entrance or is there alternative access via a ramp, lift or stair lift? [Ex] Yes

Is the entrance free of obstacles (display boards, flower troughs, etc.) or is there at least 90 cm of space to the right or left? [No] Yes

Is the entrance covered? [Ex] Yes

Main entrance door Sackstraße

Are self-closing devices avoided (exceptions for safety reasons, e.g. fire protection)? [No] No

Is a two-sided threshold avoided for the door swing? [Ex] Yes

Is the maximum force required to open the door 25 Newton (corresponds to approx. 2.5 kg)? [No] Yes

Is there a distance of at least 30 cm on the side of the door handle (measured laterally from the bunk light to the nearest wall at right angles)? (ÖNORM B 1600: 50cm) [Ex] Yes

Is it a standard door (swing door)? Yes

Are swinging doors (no swinging through) avoided? [Ex] Yes

Is there an approach area of at least 120 x 120 cm on both sides of the door ÖNORM B 1600: swing door: closing side (like sliding door) min. 120 cm depth, 150 cm width, opening side min. 200 cm depth, 150 cm width)? [Ex] Yes

Is there an approach area of at least 150 x 150 cm on both sides of the door (ÖNORM B 1600: Swing door: closing side (like sliding door) min. 120 cm depth, 150 cm width, rising side min. 200 cm depth, 150 cm width)? [Ex] Yes

Is the door width at least 80 cm? [No] Yes

Is the door width at least 90 cm (max. 100 cm for swing doors)? (ÖNorm B 1600: min. 90 cm for entrance doors and doors of higher order, 80 cm for doors of lower order) [Ex] Yes

Are the door stops max. 3 cm high for exterior doors and max. 2 cm high for interior doors? [No] Yes

Are turning handles and recessed handles (e.g. shell handles) avoided? [No] Yes

Are door handles at a height of 85 to 110 cm? [Ex] Yes

If it is a glass door or large glass surface: Is it marked with continuous, contrasting markings at two heights? (ÖNorm B 1600: at 90 cm and 150 cm height, no red-green marking, light & dark part) [Ex] No

Outer door to the toilet facilities

Is the maximum force required to open the door 25 Newton (corresponds to approx. 2.5 kg)? [No] No

Is a two-sided threshold avoided for the door hinge? [Ex] Yes

Is there a distance of at least 30 cm on the side of the door handle (measured laterally from the bunk light to the nearest wall at right angles)? (ÖNORM B 1600: 50 cm) [Ex] No

Are turning handles and recessed handles (e.g. shell handles) avoided? [No] Yes

Are the door handles at a height of 85 to 110 cm? [Ex] Yes

Are the door stops max. 3 cm high for external doors and max. 2 cm high for internal doors? [No] Yes

Is the door width at least 80 cm? [No] Yes

Is the door width at least 90 cm (max. 100 cm for swing doors)? (ÖNorm B 1600: min. 90 cm for entrance doors and doors of higher order, 80 cm for doors of lower order) [Ex] Yes

Is there an approach area of at least 150 x 150 cm on both sides of the door (ÖNORM B 1600: swing door: closing side (like sliding door) min. 120 cm depth, 150 cm width, opening side min. 200 cm depth, 150 cm width)? [Ex] No

Is there an approach area of at least 120 x 120 cm on both sides of the door ÖNORM B 1600: swing door: closing side (like sliding door) at least 120 cm deep, 150 cm wide, opening side at least 200 cm deep, 150 cm wide)? [Ex] No

Are swing doors (no swinging through) avoided? [Ex] Yes

Is it a standard door (swing door)? Yes

Are self-closing devices avoided (exceptions for safety reasons, e.g. fire protection)? [No] No

Interior door to the toilet, barrier-free

Is a two-sided threshold avoided for the door hinge? [Ex] Yes

Is the maximum force required to open the door max. 25 Newton (corresponds to approx. 2.5 kg)? [No] Yes

Is there a distance of at least 30 cm on the side of the door handle (measured laterally from the bunk light to the nearest wall at right angles)? (ÖNORM B 1600: 50cm) [Ex] No

Are the door handles at a height of 85 to 110 cm? [Ex] Yes

Are turning handles and recessed handles (e.g. shell handles) avoided? [No] Yes

Are the door stops max. 3 cm high for external doors and max. 2 cm high for internal doors? [No] Yes

Is the door width at least 80 cm? [No] Yes

Is the door width at least 90 cm (max. 100 cm for swing doors)? (ÖNORM B 1600: min. 90 cm for entrance doors and doors of higher order, 80 cm for doors of lower order) [Ex] Yes

Is there an approach area of at least 150 x 150 cm on both sides of the door (ÖNORM B 1600: swing door: closing side (like sliding door) min. 120 cm depth, 150 cm width, opening side min. 200 cm depth, 150 cm width)? [Ex] No

Is there an approach area of at least 120 x 120 cm on both sides of the door ÖNORM B 1600: Swing door: closing side (like sliding door) min. 120 cm depth, 150 cm width, rising side min. 200 cm depth, 150 cm width)? [Ex] Yes

Are swing doors (no swinging through) avoided? [Ex] Yes

Is it a standard door (swing door)? Yes

Foyer and box office

Dressing Room

Barrier-free toilet

Barrier-free restroom

Is there at least one barrier-free restroom with general access? [Ex] Yes

Is there a barrier-free restroom? Yes

Is there a barrier-free restroom accessible to both men and women (note whether integrated or stand-alone)? [No] Yes

Is there at least one barrier-free restroom accessible to the general public on each floor? [No] Yes

Can the toilet be unlocked from the outside in case of emergency? [No] Yes

Does the toilet open to the outside? [No] Yes

Is there a movement area of 120 cm x 120 cm in front of the toilet (the sink can be lowered to a maximum depth of 20 cm)? (ÖNorm B 1600: min. 150 x 150 cm) [Ex] Yes

Is there a movement area of 150 cm x 150 cm in front of the toilet (the washbasin can be lowered to a maximum depth of 20 cm)? [No] No

Is the toilet 46-48 cm high or is there a booster seat (measured at the top edge)? [No] Yes

Is the toilet flush at a height of 80-110 cm? [No] Yes

Is the toilet accessible from the left? Yes

Is there at least 80 cm space on one side of the toilet? (ÖNorm B 1600: at least 90 cm) [Ex] Yes

Is there at least 90 cm space on one side of the toilet? [No] Yes

Are there horizontal grab rails on both sides? [No]

If the toilet can be approached from one side: Is there an additional perpendicular grab rail? [Ex] Yes

Is the toilet paper accessible from the toilet while seated? [Ex] Yes

Is there a sink in the toilet room? [Ex] Yes

Is the washbasin mounted at a height of 80 to 85 cm (top edge)? [No] Yes

Is there a movement area of 120 cm x 120 cm in front of the washbasin (under-running of the washbasin to a maximum depth of 20 cm can be included)? (ÖNorm B 1600: min. 150 x 150 cm) [Ex] Yes

Is there a movement area of 150 cm x 150 cm in front of the washbasin (the washbasin can be lowered to a maximum depth of 20 cm)? [No]

Is the central axis of the washbasin at least 50 cm from the adjacent wall surface? [No] Yes

Is the free height under the sink at least 70 cm? [No] Yes

Is the siphon at the washbasin made of plastic or protected with porcelain? (ÖNORM B 1600: flush-mounted or flat surface-mounted siphon) [Ex] Yes

If there is a mirror: Is this adjustable or does it extend to the edge of the washbasin (ÖNORM B 1600: lower edge min. 95 cm)? [Ex] No

Is the operating level of fixtures and fittings at a height of 80 to 110 cm? [No] Yes

Is there an emergency bell in the toilet? (Details of the emergency call: Where does it lead to? Who can provide assistance? How can the emergency call be acknowledged?) [No] Yes

If there is an emergency bell: Can this be reached from the toilet while seated (at a height of approx. 70 to 100 cm) and from the floor at a height of max. 35 cm above the floor? [No]

If there is an emergency bell: Is this accessible from the toilet sitting (at a height of approx. 70 to 100 cm) and from the floor at a height of max. 35 cm above the floor? [No] No

Ways and orientation in the exhibitions

Paths indoors

Is the pathway completely level or is there alternative access via a ramp, elevator, or stair lift? [No] Yes

Are there max. 2 steps at the path or is there an alternative access via a ramp, lift or stair lift? [Ex] Yes

Is the slope of the path max. 6%? [No] No

Is the slope of the path max. 10 % (according to ÖNorm B 1610 limited barrier-free)? [No] Yes

Are the paths free of dust-susceptible carpets? [Ex] Yes

If there are carpets: Are they easy to roll on, do not influence the steering behavior and do not represent tripping hazards? [Ex] Yes

Is the path max. 100 m long or are there seating possibilities on the path (distance of approx. 50 m)? [No] No

Is the path at least 100 cm wide? (ÖNorm B 1600: 120 cm; in case of restriction up to 90 cm not longer than 100 cm; at the end, in case of change of direction 150 cm) [Ex] No

Is the path at least 120 cm wide? (ÖNorm B 1600: restriction up to 90 cm not longer than 100 cm; at the end, with changes of direction 150 cm) [No] No

Is the path free of obstacles (display boards, flower troughs, etc.) or is there at least 90 cm of space to the right or left of them? [No] Yes

Is the lighting sufficient and appropriate for the area of use? [Ex] Yes

Are danger points such as step and ramp intersections marked with high contrast and secured? [No] No

If there is seating on the path: is it provided with sturdy arm and back rests? [No]

If there are seats on the path: are they between 45 and 50 cm high? [No] Yes

Museum

Can magnifying glasses be borrowed free of charge? [BP] No

Is the object or image information clearly visible? (ÖNorm B 1600: Room and object labels at a height of approx. 70 to 160 cm) [Ex] Yes

Is there object or image information in large, legible type? [No] Yes

Are existing chairs easily movable? [Ex] No

Is object or image information designed with high contrast? [No] No

Are soft seating surfaces that make it difficult to stand up avoided? [No] Yes

Do the seats have stable arm and back rests and is the seat surface approx. 45 to 50cm high? [No] No

Is there seating in the exhibition area for resting? [No] Yes

Can wheelchairs be borrowed free of charge? [Ex] Yes

Can people with disabilities participate in regular tours? (Extra offers should be avoided) [Ex] Yes

Are there tactile models for important exhibits? [Ex] No

Are guided tours offered or free audio guides provided as needed? [Ex] Yes

Is there audible information? [No] Yes

Is content presented through images? [Ex] Yes

Are rooms evenly lit without glare? [Ex] Yes

Is there an induction system or written information in the museum area? [No] No

Is there sign language interpretation available upon request? [Ex] Yes

Is the museum free of carpets, draperies, upholstered furniture, and dust-prone exhibits? [Ex] No

Display cases

Is there space in front of the display cases with a diameter of at least 120 cm? [Ex] Yes

Is there space in front of the display cases with a diameter of at least 150 cm? [No] No

Are the display cases mounted at a height of approx. 80-120 cm (ÖNorm B1600: eye height 100 to 120 cm)? [Ex] Yes

Is information in display cases large and legible? [No] Yes

Is information in display cases designed with high contrast? [No] Yes

Is information in display cases formulated and designed in a way that is easy to understand? [Ex] Yes

Elevator and steps

Lift

Is the elevator completely level access or is there alternate access via a ramp, lift or stair lift? [No] Yes

Is there a maximum of 2 steps when accessing the lift or is there an alternative access via a ramp, lift or stair lift? [Ex] Yes

Is there a movement area of 120 x 120 cm in front of each entrance and exit? (ÖNorm B 1600: min. 150 x 150 cm) [Ex] Yes

Is there a movement area of 150 x 150 cm in front of each entrance and exit? [No] Yes

Is the lift entrance at least 80 cm wide? (ÖNorm B 1600: min. 90 cm) [Ex] Yes

Is the lift entrance at least 90 cm wide? [No] Yes

Do the doors of the lift open automatically and is the light barrier at a height of max. 100 cm? [Ex] Yes

Is the lift car at least 110 cm wide and 140 cm deep? [No] Yes

Is the lift car at least 100 cm wide and 135 cm deep? (limited accessibility) [No] Yes

Are there tactile pushbuttons or pushbuttons in Braille on the lift (inside and outside)? (ÖNorm B 1600: pyramid writing 50 x 50 mm and Braille) [Ex] Yes

Are the controls on the lift (inside and outside) located at a height of 85 to 120 cm (top button)? [Ex] Yes

Is the labeling of the control buttons on the lift (inside and outside) large enough? (ÖNorm B 1600: font size of the control buttons at least 30 mm high, 5 mm wide, control buttons illuminated from the inside) [Ex] Yes

Is the lift display (inside and outside) large and high-contrast? (Contrast of the font colors at least ? 0.80) [Ex] Yes

Is there an acoustic signal when the assigned car arrives? No

Is there an acoustic announcement in the lift? [No]

Is the emergency call also confirmed visually? [Ex] No

Is there a grab rail or handrail in the lift car? (ÖNorm B 1600: 90 cm height, 35-45 cm diameter, interrupted at control panel) [Ex] Yes

If there is no turning facility in the car: Is there a mirror on the car wall opposite the exit? (ÖNorm B 1600: from 30 cm to 150 cm above the floor edge) [Ex] No

Is there any seating in the elevator? [Ex] No

Is a downward stairway opposite the hoistway door avoided? If it cannot be avoided: Is the distance from the landing door at least 2 m? [No] Yes

Steps

Are there max. two steps at a time in the entire building or alternatively a barrier-free lift? [Ex] Yes

Are the individual steps max. 16 cm high? [No] Yes

Are all steps the same height? [Ex] No

Are the individual steps at least 30 cm deep? [No]

Are the steps at least 120 cm wide? [No] Yes

Are the steps straight? [No] Yes

Are stairs made of glass, steel grating, checker plate and the like avoided? [BP] Yes

Is there at least one handrail for straight steps or handrails on both sides for stairs wider than 120 cm or for spiral staircases? [No] Yes

Is there a handrail on both sides of the stairs? (If no: note on which side there is a handrail up the stairs) [No] No

If there are handrails: Do they have a rounded cross-section that can be safely gripped? (no angular profile, diameter 35-45 mm) [No] Yes

If there are handrails: Are they at a height of 85-105 cm? (ÖNorm B 1600: height from 90 to 100 cm and additionally 75 cm) [Ex] Yes

If there are handrails: Are the handrails continuous (ÖNorm B 1600: at least on one side, in the stair eye)? [Ex] No

If there are handrails: Do they continue for approx. 30 cm at both ends of the stairs? (ÖNorm B 1610: 30 cm, ÖNorm B 1600: 40 cm) [No] No

If there are free running ends of the handrails: Are these secured against running under? [No] Yes

If stairs go over more than one floor: Do these have tactile information about the floor at the beginning and end of the handrails? (ÖNorm B 1600: on both handrails, regardless of the number of floors) [Ex] No

Are the entrance and exit steps designed in contrasting colors? (ÖNorm B 1600: treads and risers at the entry and exit point and the entry and exit step of a flight of stairs, width of marking: tread 5 cm, riser 3 cm) [Ex] No

Are free and projecting steps avoided (sloping steps are allowed as long as the foot can be easily pulled through)? (ÖNorm B 1600: no projecting steps) [Ex] No

Contact for accessibility inquiries

Eva Ofner

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

Accessibility at the Universalmuseum Joanneum

Graz

Styria