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Martin von Wagner Museum, University of Würzburg
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Information on accessibility
Download short report as PDFPeople with walking difficulties and wheelchair users
All areas relevant for testing meet the quality criteria of the label "Accessibility certified - partially accessible for people with walking disabilities".
Some information on accessibility are listed below. For detailed information please see the evaluation report.
- There are two parking spaces available for people with disabilities.
- The Residenzplatz bus stop is 200 meters away.
- All rooms and facilities accessible to guests are either step-free/at ground level or accessible via a ramp or elevator.
- There are no slopes steeper than 6%.
- All doors, passageways, and pathways used by guests are at least 89 cm wide.
- There is a lowered reception counter.
- Exhibits and information are mostly visible while seated.
- Seating is available.
- There is a public restroom for people with disabilities that is accessible from one side (at least 80 cm). There is a fixed grab bar on the non-accessible side 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 to use during the tour.
People with visual impairments and blind people
Some information on accessibility are listed below. For detailed information please see the evaluation report.
- Assistance dogs are welcome.
- The entrance area is designed with high visual contrast.
- The signage (for wayfinding) is designed with easily readable, high-contrast lettering.
- All elevated areas accessible to guests are illuminated with bright, glare-free lighting.
- An emergency call made from the elevator is confirmed by an audible signal.
- Steps do not have high-contrast edges.
- Staircases have at least a one-sided handrail.
- Information about the exhibits is presented with high visual contrast.
- Seating is available.
- Information is not available in raised lettering or Braille.
- Guided tours for people with visual impairments and blind people are not offered.
People with hearing impairments and deaf people
Some information on accessibility are listed below. For detailed information please see the evaluation report.
- In the event of an audible alarm, there is no additional visual flashing or strobe signal. In the event of an alarm, staff will ensure that all visitors leave the rooms.
- There is no audio induction loop system available.
- An emergency call made from the elevator is confirmed only by an audible signal. Stairs are available as an alternative.
- Information about the exhibits is provided in writing or through photorealistic displays.
- Seating is available.
- Guided tours for people with hearing impairments and deaf people (in German Sign Language) are not offered.
People with cognitive impairments
Some information on accessibility are listed below. For detailed information please see the evaluation report.
- The museum’s name is clearly visible from the outside.
- The Residenzplatz bus stop is located 200 meters away.
- The destinations of the paths are within sight, or path markers are placed at a distance that ensures they are always visible.
- Information about the exhibits is provided primarily or exclusively in writing, but not in easy-to-read or simplified language.
- No guided tours are offered for people with cognitive impairments.
Certified in the period: August 2026 – July 2029
Address & contact
Martin von Wagner Museum der Universität Würzburg
Phone number: 09313182283
E-mail address: mvw-museum@uni-wuerzburg.de
Website: www.martinvonwagner-museum.com/