German Horticultural Museum

We have compiled some information on accessibility below. Detailed information can be found in the test report.
*  The egapark tram stop (Line 2) is located 100 metres from the main entrance to egapark.  
* Public car parks are available approximately 50 metres from the main entrance to egapark.
* The route from the main entrance of egapark to the entrance of the Horticultural Museum is 1,200 metres long. It is easily accessible on foot and by vehicle and has a maximum gradient of 6% over a distance of 10 metres.
* The name of the museum is clearly recognisable from the outside.
* The entrance to the museum is designed with high visual contrast.
* The museum is accessible without steps via an external lift. 
* All areas are accessible without steps via lifts, platform lifts or stair lifts. An outgoing emergency call in the lifts is confirmed both audibly and visually. Alternatively, stairs are provided with a handrail on at least one side. Stair treads are not designed with high visual contrast. 
* All raised doors and passageways accessible to visitors are at least 90 cm wide.
* The raised areas accessible to visitors are brightly lit without glare.
* The ticket counter in the museum foyer is 82 cm high at its lowest point. 
* There is no induction loop system.
* The exhibits are generally well lit. Information about the exhibits is mainly provided in writing and is designed with high visual contrast. In some cases, the information is presented in a photorealistic manner.
* Technical options for providing information: an exhibition app for mobile phones and on tablets available for loan
* The signage is clearly legible and high-contrast
* Guided tours are available for people with mobility or hearing impairments. Advance booking is required. The entire tour route is step-free. Mobile or fixed seating is available for use during the tour. For people with hearing impairments, tours are provided with FM systems (e.g. headphones, neck-loop systems, induction loops for hearing aids).
* Assistive equipment available: wheelchairs, handcarts at the egapark main entrance, EgaExpress with low entry

All areas relevant for testing meet the quality criteria of the label "Accessibility certified - partially accessible for people with hearing impairment".
Some information on accessibility are listed below. For detailed information please see the evaluation report.
* There is no visually clearly perceptible alarm.
* There is no audio induction loop system.
* An outgoing emergency call in the elevator is confirmed visually.
* Alternatively stairs are available.
* The information on the exhibits is predominately provided in writing.
* There is audible information on the exhibits.
* Information on the exhibits is displayed photo realisticaly.
* Technical possibilities of information for people with hearing impairment/deaf people: Multimedia guide, films, app about the exhibition for mobile phones
* Guided tours are offered for people with hearing impairment, but not for deaf people.
* Guided tours with FM systems (e.g. headphones, neck loops) are available for people with hearing impairments.

We have compiled some information on accessibility below. Detailed information can be found in the audit report.
* The name of the museum is clearly recognisable from the outside.
* The destinations of the paths are within sight or there are path signs at a constantly visible distance.
* Information about the exhibits is mainly provided in writing, but not in plain language.
* Information on the exhibits is displayed photo realistically.  
* Guided tours for people with cognitive impairments are offered on request. Advance booking is necessary.
* Technical information provision: App about the exhibition as multimedia guide, films
* There are no guided tours available for people with cognitive impairments.

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. For detailed information please see the evaluation report.
* Assistance dogs may be brought into all relevant areas/rooms.
* Exterior walkways usually have a visually contrasting and tactilely detectable walkway boundary.
* The entrance to the museum is visually contrasting.
* Elevated areas that are usable by guests are well lit, i.e., bright and glare-free.
* There are no visually contrasting or tactile floor indicators.
* Signage is designed in legible, high-contrast lettering. 
* An outgoing emergency call in the elevators is acknowledged acoustically. The stop position is announced by voice. The operating elements are designed to be visually contrasting and tactilely detectable.
* Alternatively, stairs are provided.
* Stair treads are not visually contrasting. Stairs in the museum have at least a single-sided handrail.
* Exhibits are generally well lit.
* Information about exhibits is provided primarily in writing and is visually contrasting.
* An audio guide is available.
* No tours are offered for people with visual impairments and blind people.

All areas relevant for testing meet the quality criteria of the label "Accessibility certified - accessible for people with walking disabilities and accessible for wheelchair users".
Some information on accessibility are listed below. For detailed information please see the evaluation report.
* The streetcar stop egapark - line 2 is located 100 m from the main entrance of egapark.
* There are twelve marked parking spaces for people with disabilities at the main entrance of egapark (parking space size: 350 cm x 500 cm).
* The path from the car park to the main egapark entrance is 50 m long. It is easy to walk and drive on and has a maximum longitudinal gradient of 6 % over a distance of 6 m.
* The path from the main egapark entrance to the horticultural museum entrance is 1200 m long. It is easy to walk and drive on and has a maximum longitudinal gradient of 6 % over a distance of 10 m.
* The museum is steplessly accessible via an outdoor lift. The cabin of the outdoor lift to the museum foyer is 110 cm x 140 cm. 
* All areas are accessible without steps, via lifts, hoists or stair platform lifts. The lift cabin in the museum is 110 cm x 210 cm. The platform of the lift to the event room is 110 cm x 145 cm. The platform of the stair lifts to the permanent exhibition on the ground floor, from the ground floor to the basement permanent exhibition and to the basement greenhouse is 80 cm x 125 cm.
* All evaluated passageways/doors available to the guests are at least 90 cm wide.
* The cash desk is 85 cm high.
* The exhibits are predominately visible when seated.
* The information on the exhibits is predominately readable when seated.
* Technical options for conveying information: App about the exhibition for cell phones and on loanable tablets
* 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. 
* There are guided tours available for people with walking impairments and wheelchair users. A reservation in advance is necessary.
* Mobile or fixed seats are available for people with walking disabilities, which may be used during the guided tour.
* The entire route of the guided tour is steplessly variable for wheelchair users. 
* Aids on offer: wheelchair, trolley at the main egapark entrance, EgaExpress with low entrance