Museum, historical/archaeological site

Musée régional de Rimouski

Establishment assessed on

Accessibility rating
Partially accessible
Good to know
  • Facility offering free admission to a companion upon presentation of the Carte Accompagnement Loisir (CAL)
  • Manual wheelchairs available upon request
  • Some rooms may be noisier due to interactive exhibits
Exterior of the facility
Exterior of the facility
Paid public parking behind the museum
Paid public parking behind the museum
Sloping path leading to the entrance
Sloping path leading to the entrance
Entrance
Entrance
Front desk
Front desk
Shop
Shop
Staircase
Staircase
Elevator
Elevator
Entrance to the exhibition hall
Entrance to the exhibition hall
Temporary Exhibition - Élisabeth Turgeon Hall
Temporary Exhibition - Élisabeth Turgeon Hall
Temporary Exhibition - Jack Herbert Hall
Temporary Exhibition - Jack Herbert Hall
Water cooler and restrooms - 3rd floor
Water cooler and restrooms - 3rd floor
Bathroom - 3rd floor
Bathroom - 3rd floor
Restrooms - Ground Floor
Restrooms - Ground Floor
Universal-access bathroom - Ground floor
Universal-access bathroom - Ground floor

Establishment details

Circulation aisle

  • Slope(%) : 6,5

Door-Thresholds

  • Level difference between exterior floor and door sill (cm) : 3

Door

  • Manual door-Required effort : high effort
  • Clear width (cm) : 100

Vestibule

  • Route type : straight line

Second door

  • Manual door-Required effort : high effort
  • Clear width (cm) : 77

Access to floors

  • All floors are accessible : yes
  • Number of accessible floors : 3

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

Counter

  • Counter type : welcome
  • Surface height (cm) : 74
  • Clearance available : no

Elevator-Platform lift

  • Door opening-Width (cm) : 90
  • Interior space-Width (cm) : 130
  • Interior space-Depth (cm) : 179
  • Exterior control panel-Height (cm) : 134
  • Interior control panel-Height (cm) : 122
  • Control panel symbols and characters : without braille or raised
  • Sound signal at each floor passed : no
  • Sound announcing floor before doors open : no

Fountain-Refill station

  • Location : set back from corridor
  • Spout-Height (cm) : 94
  • Clearance available : yes

Seating furniture

  • Variety of seating : yes

Circulation aisle

  • Clear width (cm) : 106
  • On the same level : yes

Maneuvering space

  • Maneuvering space-Width (cm) : 108
  • Maneuvering space-Depth (cm) : 100

Door

  • Manual door-Required effort : high effort

Toilet

  • Presence of a transfert zone : no

Toilet-Grab bar (side)

  • Grab bar available : no

Toilet-Grab bar (back)

  • Grab bar available : no

Circulation aisle

  • Clear width (cm) : 110
  • On the same level : yes

Interior surface

  • Surface type : wood

Door-Maneuvering spaces

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

Door

  • Manual door-Required effort : high effort
  • Clear width (cm) : 86

Access to sections

  • All sections are accessible : yes

Interior surface

  • Surface type : wood

Circulation corridor

  • Level : one-level

Maneuvering space

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

Lighting

  • Lighting : sufficient

Seating furniture

  • Type of seating : bench

Exhibit

  • Type : temporary
  • Displayed objects-Height (cm) : 120
  • Displayed objects-Inclination : flat
  • Module(s) with clearance : yes

Exhibit-Text

  • Character size : sufficient
  • Color contrast between text and surface : sufficient
  • Font legibility : easily readable
  • Reading aids available : no

Additional Information

3 exhibition halls spread across the floors.

PN services and equipment

  • Sensory kit : no
  • Shell available on request : no

PRM services and equipment

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

PAM services and equipment

  • Audioguide(route,works,etc.) : no

Circulation aisle

  • Clear width (cm) : 89
  • On the same level : yes

Maneuvering space

  • Maneuvering space-Width (cm) : 120
  • Maneuvering space-Depth (cm) : 116

Door-Maneuvering spaces

  • Exterior maneuvering space-Width (cm) : 106
  • Exterior maneuvering space-Depth (cm) : 150

Door

  • Manual door-Required effort : high effort
  • Clear width (cm) : 74

Toilet

  • Transfer zone-Width (cm) : 90

Toilet-Grab bar (side)

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

Toilet-Grab bar (back)

  • Type of grab bar : horizontal
  • Grab bar-Length (cm) : 30
  • Grab bar-Height (cm) : 100

Sink

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

Exterior surface

  • Surface type : asphalt

Parking-Information

  • Parking type : outdoor

Reserved parking

  • Entrance distance : near entrance

Additional Information

Street parking is available in the surrounding streets in accordance with current municipal regulations. Paid public parking is available nearby.

Description

Located in downtown Rimouski, the Rimouski Regional Museum offers a diverse program that showcases contemporary art, regional history, and science. Explore the world through its exhibitions and enjoy a variety of activities for the whole family.

Contact details

35, boulevard Saint-Germain Ouest, Rimouski, Québec

418 724-2272 /

info@museerimouski.qc.ca

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