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Museum of the Bavarian Kings

Description

A guest of kings

The Museum of the Bavarian Kings tells the story of the House of Wittelsbach, one of the oldest dynasties in Europe, which goes back many centuries. The history of the family is vividly depicted in a walk-through family tree. From King Maximilian II and his son, King Ludwig II, to the regents' patronage of the arts and building activities in the residential city of Munich, industrialization in Bavaria to the end of the monarchy and beyond, the exhibition provides an insight into the House of Wittelsbach up to the present day. The many precious exhibits tell the story of the family in a revealing and lively way.  

Information on accessibility

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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.

  • The nearest bus stop is 550 metres away. 
  • There is a general car park available. 
  • The entrance is step-free (max. 2 cm threshold, via a ramp).
  • The ramp is at least 180 cm wide and has a maximum longitudinal slope of 4.8 %.
  • All rooms and facilities that can be used and raised for the guest are accessible without steps or via a lift. Door thresholds are a maximum of 1 cm high. 
  • Lift cars are at least 110 cm x 139. Lift doors are at least 84 cm wide.
  • Passages and doors are at least 84 cm wide. 
  • The exhibits are predominantly visible, perceptible or recognisable while seated. 
  • The information on the exhibits is predominantly legible while seated.
  • The cash counter is 110 cm high at its lowest point.
  • The following aids are available: Rollator, audio guide 
  • Guided tours for people with disabilities are offered. 
  • Advance booking for guided tours is required. 
  • The entire guided tour route is step-free for wheelchair users. 
  • Mobile or fixed seating is available for people with walking disabilities to use during the tour. 

Public toilet

  • The door is at least 105 cm wide.
  • The manoeuvring spaces are:
    in front of the washbasin 280 cm x 108 cm;
    in front of the toilet 280 cm x 108 cm;
    to the left of the toilet 180 cm x 58 cm;
    to the right of the toilet 17 cm x 58 cm.
  • There are grab rails to the left and right of the toilet.
  • The left grab rail can be flipped-up.
  • The sink is wheelchair compatible. It is 67 cm high and at least 30 cm deep.
  • The mirror can be seen while sitting or standing.
  • There is a cord as an alarm trigger.

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

  • Assistance dogs (companion dogs, guide dogs for the blind, etc.) may be brought into all relevant areas/rooms of the establishment/offer. 
  • The entrance area is recognizable by a tactilely perceptible change of flooring and visually contrasted to the surroundings. 
  • There are no interior or exterior floor indicators.
  • An outgoing emergency call in the elevator is confirmed acoustically, e.g. by an intercom system.
  • All elevated areas that can be used by guests (entrance area, corridors, hallways) are well lit, i.e. bright and glare-free.
  • Exhibits are generally well lit. 
  • Exhibit signage is visually contrasting. 
  • The following technical means of conveying information are available: Audio guide available.
  • Signage designed in legible lettering. There is good visual contrast between the lettering/pictogram and the background.

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

  • There is no audio induction loop system. 
  • An outgoing emergency call in the lift is confirmed acoustically, e.g. by an intercom, but not visually.
  • There is no visually clearly perceptible alarm (e.g. fire alarm).

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

  • The name or logo of the facility is clearly visible from the outside. 
  • The counter is directly visible from the entrance door.
  • There is no information available in easy language.
Certified in the period: February 2023 – January 2026

Address & contact

Museum der bayerischen Könige

Alpseestraße 27
87645 Hohenschwangau
Website: https://www.hohenschwangau.de/museum-der-bayerischen-koenige

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