LWL Museum Ship Lift

All areas relevant to the assessment meet the quality criteria for the“Accessibility Tested—Partially Accessible for People with MobilityImpairments” designation.

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

• There is a designated parking space for people with disabilities (space dimensions: 350 cm x 500 cm).
• The grounds are accessible without steps.
• Outdoor paths are generally easy to walk and drive on and have maximum longitudinal gradients of up to 3%. The exception is the path between the boiler house, the elevator, and the restroom, which has a 10% longitudinal gradient.
• Almost all rooms and facilities accessible to guests are accessible without steps via ramps and elevators. Exceptions: The shafts and floats in the old ship lift, as well as the head towers, are accessible only via stairs.
• Ramps have a maximum gradient of 6% over a maximum length of 12 m.
• The elevator cabins measure at least 110 cm x 153 cm.
• Almost all doors and passageways accessible to guests are at least 88 cm wide. Exceptions are doors and passageways in areas accessible only via stairs.
• The ticket counters are 76 cm high at their lowest point.
• There are several seating areas on the outdoor grounds.
• The exhibits and objects are primarily visible while seated. The information about the exhibits and objects is primarily readable while seated.
• Guided tours are not offered for people with mobility impairments or wheelchair users.
• Assistive devices provided: Wheelchair
• There are four public restrooms for people with disabilities, all of which are accessible from at least one side (at least 80 cm). A fold-down grab bar is available on at least the accessible side of the restroom.

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.
• An outgoing emergency call in the elevators is confirmed by an audible signal.
• Information about the exhibits and objects is primarily provided in written and audio formats.
• Guided tours are offered for people with hearing impairments and deaf people (in German Sign Language). Advance registration is required.
• Videos in German Sign Language can be viewed on the website.

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

• Service dogs are welcome.
• Outdoor paths do not have continuous, visually contrasting or tactile sidewalk borders.
• The entrances are designed with high visual contrast.
• The areas open to guests are predominantly illuminated with bright, glare-free lighting.
• There are no visually high-contrast or tactile floor indicators.
• Signage is designed with clearly legible, high-contrast lettering.
• An emergency call made from the elevators is confirmed by an audible signal. The stop position is not announced by voice. The control elements are designed with high visual contrast and are tactile. Stairs are available as an alternative.
• Stairs are not designed with high visual contrast and do not always have handrails.
• The exhibits in the galleries are generally well-lit.
• Information about the exhibits and objects is primarily provided in writing and via audio.
• Guided tours are offered for people with visual impairments and blind people. Advance registration is required.
• Information is not available in raised lettering or Braille.

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

• The museum’s name is clearly visible from the outside.
• There is no color-coded or pictorial wayfinding system.
• Information about the exhibits and objects is primarily provided in written and audio formats, but not in simple language.
• A brochure in simple language is available.
• Guided tours are offered for people with cognitive disabilities. Advance registration is required.
• Videos in easy-to-read language can be viewed on the website.

Tuesday - Sunday and public holidays: 10:00 - 18:00
Last admission 5.30 pm

Closed on Mondays (except public holidays)