Museum, historical/archaeological site

Musée de la Gaspésie

Establishment assessed on

Accessibility rating
Accessible
Good to know
  • Facility offering free admission to a companion upon presentation of the Carte Accompagnement Loisir (CAL)
  • Manual wheelchairs available upon request
  • Guided tours available for groups by reservation
Exterior of the establishment
Exterior of the establishment
Reserved parking spaces
Reserved parking spaces
Access ramp towards the entrance
Access ramp towards the entrance
Main entrance
Main entrance
Reception. desk
Reception. desk
Gift shop
Gift shop
Exhibition - Ground Floor
Exhibition - Ground Floor
Elevator
Elevator
Exhibition - 2nd Floor
Exhibition - 2nd Floor
Exhibition
Exhibition
Exhibition
Exhibition
Archives Center - Jules-Bélanger Room
Archives Center - Jules-Bélanger Room
Archives Center - Jules-Bélanger Room
Archives Center - Jules-Bélanger Room
Virtual Reality Experience
Virtual Reality Experience
Restrooms
Restrooms
Accessible restroom
Accessible restroom

Establishment details

Exterior surface

  • Surface type : wood

Access ramp

  • Type of ramp : fixed
  • Slope(%) : 2,5

Access ramp-Handrails

  • Presence of handrails : on one side
  • Height (cm) : 91

Door

  • Clear width (cm) : 80

Automatic door opener

  • Type of automatic door opener : push plate
  • Push plate/button-Height (cm) : 94

Vestibule

  • Maneuvering space outside door swing-Width (cm) : 150
  • Maneuvering space outside door swing-Depth (cm) : 150

Access to floors

  • All floors are accessible : yes

Interior surface

  • Surface type : linoleum or parquet

Circulation corridor

  • Clear width (cm) : 92

Maneuvering space

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

Counter

  • Counter type : welcome
  • Surface height (cm) : 107
  • Clearance available : no

Displays

  • Percentage of accessible items(%) : 50

Elevator-Platform lift

  • Door opening-Width (cm) : 137
  • Interior space-Width (cm) : 182
  • Interior space-Depth (cm) : 261
  • Control panel symbols and characters : in braille and raised
  • Visual indicator showing floors inside : yes
  • Sound announcing floor before doors open : yes

Seating furniture

  • Location : outside corridor
  • Type of seating : bench

Door

  • Manual door-Required effort : low effort
  • Clear width (cm) : 80

Door-Stall

  • Clear width (cm) : 83
  • Door swing direction : outdoor

Accessible stall

  • Number of accessible stalls-Total : 1
  • Interior maneuvering space-Width (cm) : 128
  • Interior maneuvering space-Depth (cm) : 106

Toilet

  • Transfer zone-Width (cm) : 86

Toilet-Grab bar (side)

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

Toilet-Grab bar (back)

  • Type of grab bar : horizontal

Sink

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

Door

  • Manual door-Required effort : low effort
  • Clear width (cm) : 80

Door-Stall

  • Clear width (cm) : 83
  • Door swing direction : outdoor

Accessible stall

  • Number of accessible stalls-Total : 1
  • Interior maneuvering space-Width (cm) : 128
  • Interior maneuvering space-Depth (cm) : 106

Toilet

  • Transfer zone-Width (cm) : 84

Toilet-Grab bar (side)

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

Toilet-Grab bar (back)

  • Type of grab bar : horizontal

Urinal

  • Edge-Height (cm) : 60

Urinal-Grab bars

  • Presence of grab bar : no

Sink

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

Maneuvering space

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

Door

  • Manual door-Required effort : low effort
  • Clear width (cm) : 82

Glass door/panel

  • At least one opaque strip : no

Seating furniture

  • Type of seating : chair
  • Height (cm) : 44
  • Back support : yes

Table

  • Table leg type : each end
  • Height of surface (cm) : 74
  • Clearance-Height (cm) : 69

Seating furniture

  • Type of seating : bench
  • Height (cm) : 46
  • Back support : no

Staff

  • Trained staff available to provide assistance if needed : yes

Additional Information

Virtual reality headset experience. Narrow entrance: 76 cm. A 130 cm by 170 cm space has been set aside on the side for people with limited mobility.

PN services and equipment

  • Sensory kit : no
  • Quiet space available(room,tent,retreat zone) : no

PRM services and equipment

  • Number of manual wheelchairs : 1
  • Free entry for companion : yes

PAM services and equipment

  • Audioguide(route,works,etc.) : no

Exterior surface

  • Surface type : asphalt

Parking-Information

  • Parking type : outdoor
  • Number of reserved spaces for people with disabilities : 2

Reserved parking

  • Entrance distance : near entrance

Description

Take a journey through the history of the Gaspé Peninsula as you explore key moments in its past. The museum also houses a shop selling regional products and the Gaspé Archives Center.

Contact details

80, boulevard de Gaspé, Gaspé, Québec

418 368-1534 /

info@museedelagaspesie.ca

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