LWL Museum Glashütte

All areas relevant to the audit meet the quality criteria for the“Accessibility Tested—Accessible for People with Mobility Impairments” designation.

We have compiled some information on accessibility below. Detailed information can be found in the inspection report.

• There are two designated parking spaces for people with disabilities.
• The Gernheim bus stop is located 75 meters away.
• The buildings and grounds are accessible without steps, in some cases via elevators. Exception: The Arbeiterhaus building is accessible only via a single step (15 cm).
• All doors and passageways used by guests are at least 80 cm wide.
• The ticket counter is 97 cm high.
• Outdoor paths are at least 180 cm wide and are generally easy to walk and drive on.
• Exhibits and information are mostly viewable while seated.
• There are two public restrooms for people with disabilities, which are accessible from the right or left (at least 86 cm). A fold-down grab bar is provided on at least the accessible side of the restroom. The public restroom for people with disabilities in the basket-weaving workshop is not accessible from the side. However, grab bars are also available here.
• A stationary “guided tour while seated” is offered. Advance registration is required.

We have compiled some information on accessibility below. Detailed information can be found in the test report.

• There is no visually noticeable alarm.
• There is no induction loop system at the counter.
• An outgoing emergency call in the elevator is confirmed by an audible signal. Stairs are available as an alternative.
• Information about the exhibits is primarily provided in writing.
• Guided tours for people with hearing impairments and deaf people (in German Sign Language) are offered upon request. Advance registration is required.
• Videos in German Sign Language are available on the website.

We have compiled some information on accessibility below. Detailed information can be found in the audit report.

• Service dogs are permitted in all relevant areas
• Outdoor paths usually have visually contrasting sidewalk edges.
• The elevated areas accessible to guests are generally well lit—that is, bright and glare-free.
• Some signage is not designed with legible, high-contrast lettering.
• There are obstacles, such as objects protruding into the path or room: beams at head height
• An emergency call made in the elevator is confirmed by an audible signal.
• Stair treads are not designed with high visual contrast. The stairs in the manor house and the basket-weaving workshop have at least a one-sided handrail.
• Information about the exhibits is primarily provided in written form. Information is not available in Braille or prism script.
• No guided tours are offered for people with visual impairments or blind people.
• A text-to-speech function is available on the website.

We have compiled some information on accessibility below. Detailed information can be found in the test report.

• The Glashütte’s name and logo are clearly visible from the outside.
• There is no color-coded or pictorial wayfinding system.
• Information about the exhibits is primarily provided in written form, but not in simplified language.
• No guided tours are offered for people with cognitive disabilities.
• Information in plain language is available on the website.

Last admission 17.30 hrs
Closed on Mondays (except public holidays)