The permanent exhibition is housed in the Landsberger Hof. The new museum building houses the temporary exhibitions
Sauerland-Museum, The permanent exhibition is housed in the Landsberger Hof. The new museum building houses the temporary exhibitions

Sauerland-Museum

Arnsberg

Special exhibitions are regularly held in the imposing new building.

Important information about accessibility: certificates

  • 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 are two designated parking spaces for people with disabilities.  
    • All rooms and facilities that can be used and raised for the guest are accessible without steps. 
    • Exterior walkways are at least 200 cm wide.
    • Doors are at least 80 cm wide. 
    • Passages in rooms are at least 90 cm wide.
    • Elevator cabs are at least 110 cm x 140.
    • Elevator doors are at least 80 cm wide.
    • Entrance/access to the building is step-free (max. 2 cm threshold, if necessary via a ramp). 
    • The counter is 80 cm high at the lowest point. 
    • There is another, equivalent communication possibility in a seated position.
    • There are seven accessible tables (maximum height 80 cm, accessible at a height of 67 cm with a depth of 30 cm). 
    • The following aids are offered: Wheelchair, audio guides.
    • The exhibits are mainly visible, perceptible and recognizable while sitting. 

    Public WC

    • The movement areas are at least:
    • in front of the sink 173 cm x 170 cm;
    • in front of the WC 173 cm x 170 cm;
    • to the left of the WC 90 cm x 200 cm;
    • to the right of the WC 90 cm x 90 cm.
    • There are folding grab bars to the left and right of the WC.
    • The washbasin is accessible at a height of 67 cm and a depth of at least 30 cm.
    • The mirror is visible in sitting and standing position.
    • There is a cord as an alarm trigger.
    Detailed information for people with walking difficulties and wheelchair users
  • All areas relevant for testing meet the quality criteria of the label "Accessibility certified - partially accessible for deaf people".

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

    • A general parking space is available. 
    • An outgoing emergency call in the elevator is confirmed acoustically, e.g. by an intercom system.
    • There are seven desks with bright and glare-free lighting.
    • There is no inductive hearing system at the reception/counter. 
    • The following aids are provided: Audio Guides.
    • The following technical means of conveying information are available: Audio guides available, films available.
    • Information for orientation is available in photorealistic representation or in the form of pictograms. Information for orientation is available in written form.
    • There is a unisex toilet available.
    Detailed information for people with hearing impairments and hearing loss
  • All areas relevant for testing meet the quality criteria of the label "Accessibility certified - partially accessible for people with visual impairments and blind people".

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

    • A general parking space is available. 
    • An outgoing emergency call in the elevator is confirmed acoustically, e.g. by an intercom system.
    • The stopping position is announced by voice.
    • The operating elements are designed with high visual contrast. 
    • The controls and signage are tactilely detectable.
    • There is a menu. The menu is designed in uncluttered, high-contrast type.
    • Assistance dogs may be brought into all relevant areas/rooms of the establishment/offerings. 
    • The following assistive devices are provided: Audio Guides.
    • The following technical means of conveying information are available: Audio guides available, films available.
    • Signage designed in legible writing. 
    • There is a good visual contrast between the writing/pictogram and the background. 
    • Information for orientation is available in Braille.
    • Information for orientation is available in photorealistic representation or in the form of pictograms.
    • Orientation information is available in written form.
    • A tactile model is available.
    Detailed information for people with visual impairments and the blind
  •  All areas relevant for testing meet the quality criteria of the label "Accessibility certified - accessible for with cognitive impairments".

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

    • The destination of the route is within sight or route signs are at a constantly visible distance or an uninterrupted route guidance system is in place. 
    • The name or logo of the establishment/facility is clearly visible from the outside. 
    • The counter is directly visible from the entrance door or the route to it is marked pictorially and without interruption.
    • The following technical means of conveying information are available: Audio guide available. Films available.
    • Information for orientation is available in photorealistic representation or in the form of pictograms.
    Detailed information for people with walking difficulties and wheelchair users

Important information at a glance

  • Closed today
    Tuesday 09:00 - 18:00
    Wednesday 09:00 - 17:00
    Thursday 09:00 - 17:00
    Friday 09:00 - 17:00
    Saturday 14:00 - 18:00
    Sunday 10:00 - 18:00

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