Comic + Cartoon Showroom, Dortmund
Maximilian Mann

schauraum: comic + cartoon

Dortmund

Through exhibitions, lectures, readings, comic debates, guided tours, and workshops, the medium of comics and cartoons is explored and showcased—always with the goal of increasing recognition of and awareness about comics as an art form in their own right through exhibitions and programs.

One of the most widely used forms of communication today involves the simultaneous reception of visual and textual information: comics laid the foundation for this at the end of the 19th century.

The schauraum: comic + cartoon is a project of the Dortmund Cultural Institutions in close collaboration with uzwei at the Dortmunder U (program) and the City and State Library (library and editorial department).

Important information about accessibility: certificates

  • All areas relevant to the inspection meet the quality criteria for the "Accessibility Tested" designation —accessible for people with walking disabilities and partially accessible for wheelchair users.

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

    • There are public parking spaces for people with disabilities nearby.
    • All rooms and facilities accessible to guests are step-free and at ground level.
    • All doors and passageways accessible to guests are at least 90 cm wide.
    • Most of the exhibits can be seen, perceived, or recognized while seated.
    • There is a public restroom for people with disabilities in the city library (30 m away), which is accessible from both sides (at least 90 cm). There are fold-down grab bars on the left and right sides of the restroom.
    • Guided tours are offered for people with mobility impairments and wheelchair users. Advance registration is required.
    • Mobile or fixed seating is available for people with mobility impairments and can be used during the guided tour.
    Detailed information for people with walking difficulties and wheelchair users
  • We have compiled some information on accessibility below. Detailed information can be found in the test report.

    • An outgoing emergency call in the elevator is confirmed by an audible signal, such as an intercom.
    • In the event of an audible alarm (e.g., a fire alarm), there is a clearly visible flashing or blinking signal.
    • There is no induction loop system available.
    • Information about the exhibits is provided in writing or through photorealistic representations.
    • Guided tours are offered for people with hearing impairments and deaf people (in German Sign Language). Advance registration is required.
    Detailed information for people with hearing impairments and hearing loss
  • We have compiled some information on accessibility below. Detailed information can be found in the audit report.

    • Service dogs are welcome.
    • The signage (for wayfinding) is designed with easy-to-read, high-contrast lettering.
    • All areas are brightly lit without glare.
    • Information about the exhibits is presented with high visual contrast.
    • Information is not available in Braille or prism script.
    • Guided tours are offered for people with visual impairments and blind people. Advance registration is required.
    Detailed information for people with visual impairments and the blind
  • 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.
    • The destinations of the paths are within sight, or path signs are placed at visible intervals.
    • Information about the exhibits is provided in writing, but not in simple language.
    • Guided tours are offered for people with cognitive disabilities. Advance registration is required.
    • The guided tour for people with cognitive disabilities is conducted in simple language.
    Detailed information for people with walking difficulties and wheelchair users

Important information at a glance

  • Closed today
    Monday 11:00 - 18:00
    Wednesday 11:00 - 18:00
    Thursday 11:00 - 20:00
    Friday 11:00 - 20:00
    Saturday 11:00 - 18:00
    Sunday 11:00 - 18:00

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More information

  • Contact

    schauraum: comic + cartoon

    Max-Von-Der-Grün-Platz 7 44137 Dortmund

    02315029697

    Website

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