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, curator@physics.mcgill.ca
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