Museum, historical/archaeological site

Musée du Bas-Saint-Laurent

Establishment assessed on

Accessibility rating
Partially accessible
Good to know
  • Wheelchairs available for loan
  • Guided tours available upon request
  • Guides are available in the exhibition halls to assist visitors
Exterior of the building
Exterior of the building
Reserved parking space
Reserved parking space
Sloping path leading to the main entrance
Sloping path leading to the main entrance
Reception desk
Reception desk
Shop
Shop
Access to the exhibition
Access to the exhibition
Permanent exhibition
Permanent exhibition
Temporary exhibition
Temporary exhibition
Artworks in the museum's hallways
Artworks in the museum's hallways
Auditorium with ramps leading to the sections
Auditorium with ramps leading to the sections
Universal restroom
Universal restroom

Establishment details

Exterior surface

  • Surface type : concrete

Circulation aisle

  • Slope(%) : 3,9

Circulation aisle-Threshold

  • Level difference (cm) : 1,4

Door-Thresholds

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

Door

  • Manual door-Required effort : high effort
  • Clear width (cm) : 78

Vestibule

  • Route type : straight line

Second door-Thresholds

  • Exterior threshold present : no
  • Interior threshold present : no

Interior surface

  • Surface type : ceramic

Circulation corridor

  • Level : one-level

Maneuvering space

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

Counter

  • Counter type : welcome
  • Surface height (cm) : 82
  • Clearance available : no

Payment terminal

  • Payment terminal type : removable with wire
  • Keyboard type : digital (on-screen keys)

Fountain-Refill station

  • Spout-Height (cm) : 94
  • Clearance available : no

Seating furniture

  • Type of seating : bench

Maneuvering space

  • Maneuvering space-Width (cm) : 112
  • Maneuvering space-Depth (cm) : 150

Door

  • Clear width (cm) : 76

Door-Handles

  • Exterior handle type : round

Toilet

  • Transfer zone-Type : angled

Sink

  • Clear floor space-Width (cm) : 140
  • Clear floor space-Depth (cm) : 112
  • Counter surface height (cm) : 85
  • Clearance available : yes

Sink-Accessories

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

Additional Information

L-shaped grab bar on the left side, horizontal grab bar at the back, and retractable grab bar on the right side of the toilet. The retractable grab bar obstructs the transfer area. A diagonal transfer is possible.

Access to sections

  • All sections are accessible : yes

Circulation corridor

  • Clear width (cm) : 120
  • Level : one-level

Maneuvering space

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

Seating furniture

  • Type of seating : bench

Exhibit

  • Displayed objects-Inclination : flat
  • Glass module(s) : non-reflective

Access to sections

  • All sections are accessible : yes

Interior surface

  • Surface type : firm carpet

Maneuvering space

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

Seating furniture

  • Type of seating : bench

Exhibit-Text

  • Character size : insufficient

PRM services and equipment

  • Number of manual wheelchairs : 1

Exterior surface

  • Surface type : asphalt

Parking-Information

  • Parking type : outdoor
  • Number of reserved spaces for people with disabilities : 1

Reserved parking

  • Entrance distance : near entrance
  • Reserved space identification : ground marking and sign

Interior surface

  • Surface type : firm carpet

Circulation corridor

  • Clear width (cm) : 140
  • Slope(%) : 5,5

Staircase

  • Risers-Height (cm) : 14

Staircase-Warning strip

  • Non-slip strip : yes

Staircase-Handrails

  • Presence of handrails : no

Reserved seating

  • Type of reserved seating : removable benches

Seat

  • Height (cm) : 46
  • Back support : yes
  • Armrest available : no

Circulation corridor

  • Clear width (cm) : 76

Displays

  • Percentage of accessible items(%) : 75

Description

A place of discovery and learning, the museum showcases contemporary Quebec art and regional history through a permanent exhibition and a temporary exhibition.

Contact details

300, rue Saint-Pierre, Rivière-du-Loup, Québec

418 862-7547 /

info@mbsl.qc.ca

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