Ruhr Tourismus GmbH

DEPOT cultural venue

Dortmund

Once the main streetcar workshop of the municipal transport company, the Depot cultural venue is now a place where creativity can run free. More than 40 individuals, companies, associations and offices have set up shop here since it opened in 2001. Architects, designers, lecturers, photographers, graphic designers, visual and performing artists work at the Depot. Under one roof, education, art, culture, media, creative services and gastronomy enter into a rare symbiosis that shapes the spirit of the place.

An exciting and varied cultural program awaits visitors to the depot - exhibitions, cinema, markets, fairs, dance, theater and workshops. The building's unusual architecture also provides the framework for a wide range of individual uses. Rooms for up to 750 people can be rented for receptions, gala dinners, congresses, conferences and daytime events of all kinds. The Depot e.V. is a member of various networks (including Kulturmeile Nordstadt, LAG Soziokultur NRW).

Important information about accessibility: certificates

  • "Reisen für Alle" (“Travel for All”) is a nationwide, uniform labeling system for barrier-free travel. It offers reliable information on the accessibility of tourist offerings, such as hotels, attractions and means of transport. Providers who allow themselves to be labeled are checked for accessibility by specially trained surveyors. The results are published in detailed test reports so that travelers with disabilities know exactly which offers are suitable for their needs.
    Verified information
  •  All areas relevant for testing meet the quality criteria of the label "Accessibility certified - accessible for people with walking disabilities and partially accessible for wheelchair users". 

    Some information on accessibility are listed below. For detailed information please see the evaluation report.

    • There is one marked parking space for people with disabilities (parking space size: 350 cm x 550 cm).
    • The path from the car park to the entrance is 10 m long.
    • The Depot is steplessly accessible.
    • All evaluated rooms and facilities available to the guests are steplessly accessible or via ramps.
    • The ramps in the central area of the multifunctional hall have a maximum gradient of up to 9 % and a total length of 130 m.
    • All evaluated passageways/doors available to the guests are at least 90 cm wide.
    • The cash desks are 110 cm high, the movie theater counter has a lowered desk that is 78 cm high.
    • There are wheelchair accessible tables in the restaurant "Depothek" (maximum height 80 cm, wheelchair accessible at a height of 67 cm and a depth of 30 cm).

    Public toilet for people with disabilities

    • The maneuvering spaces are:
      in front of/behind the door at least 125 cm x 140 cm;
      in front of the toilet 220 cm x 140 cm;
      in front of the washbasin 220 cm x 150 cm;
      left and right of the toilet 90 cm x 59 cm.
    • There are handles which can be folded up on the right and left of the toilet.
    • The washbasin is wheelchair accessible.
    • The mirror can be seen while standing or sitting.
    • An alarm trigger is present.
    Detailed information for people with walking difficulties and wheelchair users
  • Some information on accessibility are listed below. For detailed information please see the evaluation report.

    • There is no clearly visible alarm.
    • There is no audio induction loop.
    • In the restaurant "Depothek" there are tables with bright and glare-free lighting, on which there are no lamps standing or hanging that restrict the field of vision or eye contact.
    • A Cineconnect and an audio-discription system are available in the cinema.
    Detailed information for people with hearing impairments and hearing loss
  • Some information on accessibility are listed below. For detailed information please see the evaluation report.

    • Assistance dogs are allowed in relevant areas/rooms.
    • The entrance is not visually rich in contrast, but recognizable by a tactile change of floor covering.
    • All evaluated areas usable by the guest are well illuminated, i.e. bright and glare-free.
    • The signage is designed in clearly legible and contrasting font.
    • The menu font in the restaurant is straightforward and visually rich in contrast.
    • Information is not available in Braille or prismatic writing.
    Detailed information for people with visual impairments and the blind
  • Some information on accessibility are listed below. For detailed information please see the evaluation report.

    • The name or logo of the establishment is clearly recognizable from the outside.
    • The destinations of the paths are always within sight or there are signs at a visible distance.
    • There is no menu with pictures and the dishes are not visibly presented (buffet, bar).
    • There is no information in easy language.
    • Information is not displayed with pictograms or pictures.
    Detailed information for people with walking difficulties and wheelchair users

Important information at a glance

  • Opening hours: Depending on the offer and event. Please inform yourself in advance on the Depot website.

    Open today
    Monday 09:00 - 15:00
    Tuesday 09:00 - 15:00
    Wednesday 09:00 - 15:00
    Thursday 09:00 - 15:00
    Friday 09:00 - 15:00
    Saturday 09:00 - 15:00
    Sunday 09:00 - 15:00

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