Museum, historical/archaeological site

Musée de la mémoire vivante

Establishment assessed on

Accessibility rating
Partially accessible
Good to know
  • Guided tours available
  • Audio guides available in the exhibition halls
  • The basement is accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchairs available for loan
Exterior of the establishment
Exterior of the establishment
Reserved parking space (at the rear)
Reserved parking space (at the rear)
Path leading from the reserved parking area at the entrance
Path leading from the reserved parking area at the entrance
Sloped driveway in front of the building (loading area available)
Sloped driveway in front of the building (loading area available)
Main entrance (at the front)
Main entrance (at the front)
Reception desk
Reception desk
Exhibition Information Desk
Exhibition Information Desk
Access to the exhibition - Ground floor
Access to the exhibition - Ground floor
Permanent exhibition on the ground floor
Permanent exhibition on the ground floor
Station with headphones and a video screen
Station with headphones and a video screen
Module with clearance
Module with clearance
Staircase - Access to the basement
Staircase - Access to the basement
Consultation Room - Basement
Consultation Room - Basement
Temporary Exhibition - Basement
Temporary Exhibition - Basement
Universal bathroom - Ground floor
Universal bathroom - Ground floor
Garden - Outdoors
Garden - Outdoors
Outdoor building and picnic tables
Outdoor building and picnic tables
Observation tower
Observation tower

Establishment details

Circulation aisle-Threshold

  • Level difference (cm) : 6,4

Door-Thresholds

  • Level difference between exterior floor and door sill (cm) : 6
  • Level difference between interior floor and door sill (cm) : 1

Door

  • Manual door-Required effort : low effort
  • Clear width (cm) : 85

Interior surface

  • Surface type : wood

Circulation corridor

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

Maneuvering space

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

Staircase

  • Step depth : regular
  • Step riser height : regular
  • Presence of step nose projection : yes

Staircase-Handrails

  • Continuous along ramp : continuous both sides
  • Presence of extension at ends : on both sides

Counter

  • Counter type : welcome
  • Surface height (cm) : 100
  • Retractable shelf available : yes

Payment terminal

  • Payment terminal type : removable with wire

Elevator-Platform lift

  • Elevator available : no

Seating furniture

  • Location : outside corridor
  • Variety of seating : yes

Additional Information

The basement of the building is accessible only by stairs.
A computer station is available near the reception desk, where you can take a virtual tour of all the museum’s exhibitions.

Door-Maneuvering spaces

  • Exterior maneuvering space-Width (cm) : 121
  • Exterior maneuvering space-Depth (cm) : 150

Door

  • Clear width (cm) : 80

Automatic door opener

  • Presence of automatic door opener : yes
  • Type of automatic door opener : push plate

Toilet

  • Transfer zone-Width (cm) : 107

Toilet-Grab bar (side)

  • Location : left side
  • Type of grab bar : horizontal

Toilet-Grab bar (back)

  • Grab bar available : no

Sink

  • Counter surface height (cm) : 83
  • Clearance available : yes

Sink-Accessories

  • Fixed soap dispenser-Location : near sink
  • Fixed drying device-Location : near sink

Interior surface

  • Surface type : wood

Maneuvering space

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

Door

  • Clear width (cm) : 100

Table

  • Height of surface (cm) : 76
  • Clearance-Height (cm) : 73

Additional Information

A room located in the basement equipped with computer stations for listening to testimonies.

Access to sections

  • All sections are accessible : yes

Interior surface

  • Surface type : wood

Maneuvering space

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

Seating furniture

  • Location : outside corridor
  • Type of seating : bench

Exhibit

  • Displayed objects-Height (cm) : 120
  • Glass module(s) : non-reflective

Exhibit-Text

  • Character size : sufficient
  • Color contrast between text and surface : sufficient

Additional Information

2 permanent exhibits on the ground floor.
Several stations equipped with audio guides.
Some displays are angled and have open space around them.

Access to sections

  • All sections are accessible : yes

Interior surface

  • Surface type : wood

Maneuvering space

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

Seating furniture

  • Location : outside corridor
  • Type of seating : bench

Exhibit

  • Type : temporary
  • Displayed objects-Inclination : flat
  • Glass module(s) : non-reflective
  • Module(s) with clearance : yes

Exhibit-Text

  • Character size : sufficient
  • Color contrast between text and surface : sufficient

Additional Information

Multiple listening stations. The speaker volume can be adjusted as needed.

PRM services and equipment

  • Number of manual wheelchairs : 1

PAM services and equipment

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

Exterior surface

  • Surface type : asphalt

Reserved parking

  • Entrance distance : away from entrance
  • Reserved space identification : sign

Additional Information

The main parking lot is located in front of the building; a sloped driveway (6%) leads to the building.
A reserved parking space is located at the rear. A flat gravel path leads from the parking lot to the entrance at the front of the building.
The driveway in front of the building can be used as a drop-off area.

Table

  • Table type : picnic

Trail-Surface

  • Main surface type : large gravel
  • Secondary surface type : lawn
  • Presence of trail Markings : on both sides
  • Type of trail markings : change of surface type

Interpretive panels

  • Height (cm) : 100
  • Clearance available : yes

Additional Information

Garden, outdoor structures, picnic tables, and an observation tower on the grounds surrounding the museum.

Description

Through its permanent and temporary exhibitions, the museum showcases a wide range of artifacts to share knowledge and expertise. Be sure to visit the garden, the outdoor buildings, and the Tower of Innovation on the grounds of the Museum of Living Memory.

Contact details

710, avenue De Gaspé Ouest, Saint-Jean-Port-Joli, Québec

418 358-0518 /

info@memoirevivante.org

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