Museum, historical/archaeological site

Musée de la civilisation

Establishment assessed on

Accessibility rating
Accessible
Exterior of the establishment
Exterior of the establishment
Entrance - 85, Dalhousie Street
Entrance - 85, Dalhousie Street
Group entrance - Dalhousie Street
Group entrance - Dalhousie Street
Entrance - 80, Saint-Pierre street
Entrance - 80, Saint-Pierre street
Entrance hall
Entrance hall
Reception desk
Reception desk
Ramp access to the restrooms on the ground floor
Ramp access to the restrooms on the ground floor
Elevator
Elevator
Exhibition hall on the ground floor (closed during the tour)
Exhibition hall on the ground floor (closed during the tour)
Exhibition entrance
Exhibition entrance
Exhibition
Exhibition
Self-service portable seats
Self-service portable seats
Conference room
Conference room
Access to the gift shop
Access to the gift shop
Gift shop
Gift shop
Café
Café
Café - Service
Café - Service
Access to the Roland-Arpin Auditorium
Access to the Roland-Arpin Auditorium
Reserved Area - Roland-Arpin Auditorium
Reserved Area - Roland-Arpin Auditorium
Accessible secondary entrance to the Hydro-Québec Auditorium
Accessible secondary entrance to the Hydro-Québec Auditorium
Hydro-Québec Auditorium
Hydro-Québec Auditorium
Restrooms - Ground floor
Restrooms - Ground floor
Toilet cubicle - Ground floor
Toilet cubicle - Ground floor
Restroom near the restaurant
Restroom near the restaurant
Restroom near the restaurant
Restroom near the restaurant

Establishment details

Door-Maneuvering spaces

  • Exterior maneuvering space-Width (cm) : 117
  • Exterior maneuvering space-Depth (cm) : 150

Door

  • Clear width (cm) : 87

Accessible stall

  • Interior maneuvering space-Width (cm) : 120
  • Interior maneuvering space-Depth (cm) : 110

Door-Stall

  • Clear width (cm) : 81

Automatic door opener

  • Type of automatic door opener : push plate

Toilet

  • Transfer zone-Width (cm) : 78

Toilet-Grab bar (side)

  • Type of grab bar : horizontal

Toilet-Grab bar (back)

  • Type of grab bar : horizontal

Sink

  • Counter surface height (cm) : 86
  • Clearance-Height (cm) : 68

Door

  • Clear width (cm) : 86

Accessible stall

  • Interior maneuvering space-Width (cm) : 120
  • Interior maneuvering space-Depth (cm) : 120

Door-Stall

  • Clear width (cm) : 81
  • Door swing direction : indoor

Automatic door opener

  • Type of automatic door opener : push plate

Toilet

  • Transfer zone-Width (cm) : 154

Toilet-Grab bar (side)

  • Type of grab bar : horizontal

Toilet-Grab bar (back)

  • Type of grab bar : horizontal

Urinal

  • Edge-Height (cm) : 44

Urinal-Grab bars

  • Location : each side

Sink

  • Counter surface height (cm) : 87
  • Clearance-Height (cm) : 75

Door-Maneuvering spaces

  • Exterior maneuvering space-Width (cm) : 117
  • Exterior maneuvering space-Depth (cm) : 150

Door

  • Clear width (cm) : 87

Accessible stall

  • Interior maneuvering space-Width (cm) : 140
  • Interior maneuvering space-Depth (cm) : 114

Door-Stall

  • Clear width (cm) : 81

Automatic door opener

  • Type of automatic door opener : push plate

Toilet

  • Transfer zone-Width (cm) : 84

Toilet-Grab bar (side)

  • Type of grab bar : horizontal

Toilet-Grab bar (back)

  • Type of grab bar : horizontal

Sink

  • Counter surface height (cm) : 86
  • Clearance-Height (cm) : 68

Door

  • Clear width (cm) : 86

Accessible stall

  • Interior maneuvering space-Width (cm) : 120
  • Interior maneuvering space-Depth (cm) : 124

Door-Stall

  • Clear width (cm) : 81
  • Door swing direction : indoor

Automatic door opener

  • Type of automatic door opener : push plate

Toilet

  • Transfer zone-Width (cm) : 133

Toilet-Grab bar (side)

  • Type of grab bar : L-shaped

Toilet-Grab bar (back)

  • Type of grab bar : horizontal

Sink

  • Counter surface height (cm) : 87
  • Clearance-Height (cm) : 75

Door

  • Door swing direction : indoor
  • Manual door-Required effort : low effort
  • Clear width (cm) : 86

Door-Latch

  • Height (cm) : 128

Maneuvering space

  • Maneuvering space-Width (cm) : 150
  • Maneuvering space-Depth (cm) : 150

Toilet

  • Transfer zone-Width (cm) : 120
  • Presence of back support : no

Toilet-Grab bar (side)

  • Type of grab bar : horizontal

Toilet-Grab bar (back)

  • Type of grab bar : horizontal

Sink

  • Counter surface height (cm) : 84
  • Clearance-Height (cm) : 64

Access ramp

  • Type of ramp : fixed
  • Ramp status : single accessible passage
  • Slope(%) : 5,3

Access ramp-Handrails

  • Presence of handrails : on one side

Interior surface

  • Surface type : firm carpet

Additional Information

The main entrance to the hall is not accessible due to steps. A side entrance is available at the rear.

Circulation corridor

  • Clear width (cm) : 92

Reserved seating

  • Companion space available : yes

Additional Information

4 reserved seats and 8 seats with removable cushions located in the center of the room.

Interior surface

  • Surface type : firm carpet

Circulation corridor

  • Clear width (cm) : 92

Seat

  • Back support : yes
  • Armrest available : on both sides

Additional Information

There are no reserved seats, but it is possible to arrange 2 to 3 seats in the front row.

PSM services and equipment

  • Reserved seat near stage : yes
  • Availability of hearing assistance devices : yes

Additional Information

A radiofrequency system is available; however, it is cannot be used to its full potential.

Exterior surface

  • Surface type : paving stone

Door

  • Clear width (cm) : 104

Automatic door opener

  • Type of automatic door opener : push plate
  • Push plate/button-Height (cm) : 85

Vestibule

  • Route type : diagonal

Exterior surface

  • Surface type : paving stone

Door

  • Clear width (cm) : 94

Automatic door opener

  • Type of automatic door opener : push plate
  • Push plate/button-Height (cm) : 85

Exterior surface

  • Surface type : paving stone

Door

  • Clear width (cm) : 94

Automatic door opener

  • Type of automatic door opener : push plate
  • Push plate/button-Height (cm) : 90

Access to floors

  • All floors are accessible : yes

Maneuvering space

  • Maneuvering space-Width (cm) : 150
  • Maneuvering space-Depth (cm) : 150

Circulation corridor

  • Clear width (cm) : 92

Elevator-Platform lift

  • Interior control panel-Height (cm) : 136
  • Control panel symbols and characters : without braille or raised

Seating furniture

  • Variety of seating : yes

Counter

  • Counter type : welcome
  • Surface height (cm) : 84

Additional Information

There is a 1.8% slope leading to the reception desk from the Dalhousie Street entrance. There is a 5.5% slope leading to the restrooms on the ground floor and the Saint-Pierre Street entrance.

Circulation corridor

  • Clear width (cm) : 92

Seating furniture

  • Type of seating : chair
  • Armrest available : no

Table

  • Height of surface (cm) : 78
  • Clearance-Height (cm) : 74

Room type

  • Room type : meeting

Access to sections

  • All sections are accessible : yes

Interior surface

  • Surface type : linoleum or parquet

Maneuvering space

  • Maneuvering space-Width (cm) : 150
  • Maneuvering space-Depth (cm) : 150

Circulation corridor

  • Clear width (cm) : 92

Seating furniture

  • Seating available : yes
  • Location : outside corridor

Exhibit-Text

  • Color contrast between text and surface : sufficient

Additional Information

All exhibition halls have accessible entrances. Many of the exhibits are mounted at an angle, and there are several display units with clear space around them.

Access to sections

  • All sections are accessible : yes

Interior surface

  • Surface type : linoleum or parquet

Maneuvering space

  • Maneuvering space-Width (cm) : 150
  • Maneuvering space-Depth (cm) : 150

Circulation corridor

  • Clear width (cm) : 92
  • Level : one-level

Seating furniture

  • Seating available : yes

Exhibit

  • Type : permanent

Access to sections

  • All sections are accessible : no

Interior surface

  • Surface type : linoleum or parquet

Maneuvering space

  • Maneuvering space-Width (cm) : 150
  • Maneuvering space-Depth (cm) : 150

Circulation corridor

  • Clear width (cm) : 92

Seating furniture

  • Seating available : yes

Exhibit

  • Type : permanent

Additional Information

Some sections are accessible only by stairs.

Access to sections

  • All sections are accessible : yes

Interior surface

  • Surface type : linoleum or parquet

Maneuvering space

  • Maneuvering space-Width (cm) : 150
  • Maneuvering space-Depth (cm) : 150

Circulation corridor

  • Clear width (cm) : 92
  • Level : one-level

Seating furniture

  • Seating available : yes

Exhibit

  • Type : permanent

PN services and equipment

  • Quiet space available(room,tent,retreat zone) : yes

Additional Information

Some exhibition halls feature visual and audio effects. Warnings are posted at the entrance to these halls.

PRM services and equipment

  • Number of manual wheelchairs : 8
  • Free entry for companion : yes

Additional Information

Seats are available on a first-come, first-served basis at the entrance to certain exhibitions.

PAM services and equipment

  • Audioguide(route,works,etc.) : yes

Reserved parking

  • Entrance distance : away from entrance

Additional Information

Reserved parking spaces on Bellet Street near Barricade Street.
Reserved parking spaces are available nearby in the covered multi-level parking garages at Place des Canotiers and Terrasses du Vieux-Port.

Access to sections

  • All sections are accessible : yes

Maneuvering space

  • Maneuvering space-Width (cm) : 150
  • Maneuvering space-Depth (cm) : 150

Circulation corridor

  • Clear width (cm) : 92

Seating furniture

  • Variety of seating : yes

Counter

  • Surface height (cm) : 107
  • Clearance available : no

Table

  • Height of surface (cm) : 76
  • Clearance-Height (cm) : 70

Access ramp

  • Single accessible passage-Clear width (cm) : 147
  • Slope(%) : 6

Access ramp-Handrails

  • Presence of handrails : on one side
  • Height (cm) : 92

Circulation corridor

  • Clear width (cm) : 92

Counter

  • Surface height (cm) : 81
  • Clearance available : yes

Displays

  • Percentage of accessible items(%) : 75
Contact details

85, rue Dalhousie, Québec, Québec

418 643 2158 /

renseignements@mcq.org

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