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Museum Quintana

Description

The Museum Quintana - Archaeology in Künzing presents sensational archaeological discoveries from one of the oldest places in Bavaria.

The Museum Quintana in Künzing, conveniently located on the B8 in the center of Künzing, presents archaeological highlights in the heart of Lower Bavaria. In a total of four departments on three floors, the museum presents sensational results of archaeological research such as the facial reconstruction of a woman from the Neolithic period or the wooden amphitheater of Künzing. The museum is designed barrier-free and has an elevator. Free parking (also for buses) is available directly in front of the museum entrance. A free audio guide is included in the admission fee.

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.

  • There is one marked parking space for people with disabilities (parking space size: 310 cm x 440 cm).
  • The building is steplessly accessible via side entrance.
  • Almost all evaluated rooms and facilities available to the guests are accessible at ground level or via an elevator.
  • Exception: the second floor is only accessible via steps.
  • The ramp has a maximum gradient of 10 % and a total length of 3 m.
  • The elevator cabin measures 103 cm x 140 cm. The elevator door is 90 cm wide.
  • All evaluated passageways/doors available to the guests are at least 85 cm wide.
  • The cash desk is at its lowest point 105 cm high.
  • The exhibits are predominately visible when seated.
  • The information on the exhibits is predominately readable when seated.
  • Guided tours for people with walking impairments and wheelchair users are offered on request. A reservation in advance is not necessary.
  • Mobile or fixed seats are available for people with walking disabilities, which may be used during the guided tour.
  • Offered aids: mobile seats.

Public toilet for people with disabilities

  • The manoeuvring spaces are:
    in front of the sink 113 cm x 170 cm;
    in front of the toilet 230 cm x 155 cm;
    to the left of the toilet 79 cm x 50 cm;
    to the right of the toilet 100 cm x 50 cm.
  • There are grab rails available on the right and left of the toilet. The grab rail on the right of the toilet can be flipped-up.
  • The sink is wheelchair compatible.
  • The mirror can be seen while standing or sitting.

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

  • Assistance dogs are allowed in relevant areas/rooms.
  • An outgoing emergency call in the elevator is confirmed audibly.
  • The break position is not announced by spoken commands.
  • Alternatively stairs are available.
  • Steps are not visually rich in contrast.
  • The information on the exhibits is predominately provided in writing and is visually rich in contrast.
  • There is audible information on the exhibits.
  • There are no guided tours available for people with visual impairments and blind people.
  • Offered aids: reading aids (reading glasses, magnifying glasses, etc.), Audioguide.

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

  • There is no clearly visible alarm.
  • There is no audio induction loop system at the counter.
  • An outgoing emergency call in the elevator is confirmed audibly.
  • The information on the exhibits is predominately provided in writing.
  • There is audible information on the exhibits.
  • There are no guided tours available for people with hearing impairment and deaf people.

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

  • The name or logo of the museum is clearly recognizable from the outside.
  • The information on the exhibits is predominately provided in writing, but not in easy language.
  • There are no guided tours available for people with cognitive impairments.
  • Information is not displayed with pictograms or images.
Certified in the period: September 2023 – August 2026

Address & contact

Museum Quintana

Osterhofener Straße 2
94550 Künzing
Phone number: +49 8549 973112
E-mail address: museum@kuenzing.de
Website: www.museum-quintana.de

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