Attractions

Musée Rutherford

Establishment assessed on

Accessibility rating
Accessible

Establishment details

Step(s) leading to entrance

  • 1 step or more : 12 steps
  • Surface with tactile warning indicators at the top of the stairs
  • No handrail

Ramp

  • Free width of at least 87 cm
  • No handrail

Front door

  • Maneuvering area on each side of the door at least 1.5 m wide x 1.5 m deep
  • Difference in level between the exterior floor covering and the door sill : 3,5 cm
  • Free width of at least 80 cm
  • Door equipped with an electric opening mechanism

Interior entrance door

  • Free width of at least 80 cm

Course without obstacles

  • Clear width of the circulation corridor of more than 92 cm

Additional information

    • The museum is located inside McGill University.

      Driveway leading to the entrance

      • Free width of at least 1.1 m

      Door

      • Maneuvering space of at least 1.5 m wide x 1.5 m deep on each side of the door
      • Free width of at least 80 cm
      • Presence of an electric opening mechanism

      Toilet bowl

      • Transfer zone on the side of the bowl of at least 90 cm

      Grab bar(s)

      • Horizontal to the right of the bowl
      • Horizontal behind the bowl

      Changing table

      • Accessible baby changing table

      Additional information

        • The changing table is located in the transfer area, but does not encroach on it.
        • The bathroom is far from the Rutherford Museum, but easy to get to.

          Indoor circulation

          • Circulation corridor of at least 92 cm

          Exposure

          • Maneuvering space in front of panels : 1,5 cm width x 1,2 cm
          • Guided tour

          Indoor circulation

          • Circulation corridor of at least 92 cm

          Exposure

          • Maneuvering space in front of panels : 1,5 cm width x 1,43 cm
          • Guided tour

          Description

          Most tours are led by a university professor, who explains every aspect of the collections in detail. The collections are housed at McGill University. Reservations are essential to visit the exhibitions.

          Contact details

          3600, rue University, Montréal, Québec

          514 398 7030,

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