Museum, historical/archaeological site

Musée de la Biodiversité du Québec

Establishment assessed on

Accessibility rating
Partially accessible
Good to know
  • Guided tours available upon request
  • Wheelchairs available for loan
  • Quiet area set up in the group room
  • No grab bars in the restrooms
Exterior of the establishment
Exterior of the establishment
Parking
Parking
Main entrance
Main entrance
Reception and gift shop
Reception and gift shop
Exhibition - Room of the senses
Exhibition - Room of the senses
Exhibition - Explo-Discovery tour
Exhibition - Explo-Discovery tour
Exhibition - Explo-Discovery tour
Exhibition - Explo-Discovery tour
Temporary exhibition
Temporary exhibition
Group room
Group room
Quiet area in the room for groups
Quiet area in the room for groups
Restrooms
Restrooms
Accessible toilet cubicle
Accessible toilet cubicle
Hiking trails
Hiking trails
Animals to observe near the trails
Animals to observe near the trails
Trails and interpretive signs near the museum
Trails and interpretive signs near the museum

Establishment details

Exterior surface

  • Surface type : compacted stone dust

Door-Thresholds

  • Threshold over 1.3cm-Beveled exterior slope(%) : 12,4

Door

  • Clear width (cm) : 82

Automatic door opener

  • Type of automatic door opener : push plate
  • Push plate/button-Height (cm) : 113

Circulation aisle-Threshold

  • Level difference (cm) : 2

Access to floors

  • All floors are accessible : yes

Interior surface

  • Surface type : linoleum or parquet

Maneuvering space

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

Circulation corridor

  • Clear width (cm) : 92

Fountain-Refill station

  • Controls-Height (cm) : 95
  • Spout-Height (cm) : 107

Counter

  • Counter type : welcome
  • Surface height (cm) : 125
  • Clearance available : no

Payment terminal

  • Payment terminal type : wireless

Displays

  • Percentage of accessible items(%) : 50

Door-Maneuvering spaces

  • Exterior maneuvering space-Width (cm) : 137
  • Exterior maneuvering space-Depth (cm) : 150

Door

  • Manual door-Required effort : low effort
  • Clear width (cm) : 87

Accessible stall

  • Number of accessible stalls-Total : 1
  • Interior maneuvering space-Width (cm) : 130
  • Interior maneuvering space-Depth (cm) : 150

Door-Stall

  • Clear width (cm) : 83

Door-Latch

  • Height (cm) : 105
  • Use : easy to use

Toilet

  • Transfer zone-Width (cm) : 126

Toilet-Grab bar (side)

  • Grab bar available : no

Toilet-Grab bar (back)

  • Grab bar available : no

Sink

  • Counter surface height (cm) : 87
  • Clearance-Height (cm) : 69

Sink-Accessories

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

Door-Maneuvering spaces

  • Exterior maneuvering space-Width (cm) : 137
  • Exterior maneuvering space-Depth (cm) : 150

Door

  • Manual door-Required effort : low effort
  • Clear width (cm) : 87

Accessible stall

  • Number of accessible stalls-Total : 1
  • Interior maneuvering space-Width (cm) : 130
  • Interior maneuvering space-Depth (cm) : 150

Door-Stall

  • Clear width (cm) : 83

Door-Latch

  • Height (cm) : 105
  • Use : easy to use

Toilet

  • Transfer zone-Width (cm) : 106

Toilet-Grab bar (side)

  • Grab bar available : no

Toilet-Grab bar (back)

  • Grab bar available : no

Urinal

  • Edge-Height (cm) : 63

Urinal-Grab bars

  • Presence of grab bar : no

Sink

  • Counter surface height (cm) : 87
  • Clearance-Height (cm) : 69

Sink-Accessories

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

Access to sections

  • All sections are accessible : yes

Circulation corridor

  • Clear width (cm) : 92

Exhibit

  • Type : temporary
  • Displayed objects-Height (cm) : 140

Exhibit-Text

  • Character size : insufficient

Access to floors

  • All floors are accessible : yes

Maneuvering space

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

Circulation corridor

  • Clear width (cm) : 92

Lighting

  • Shadow area : yes

Seating furniture

  • Seating available : yes
  • Type of seating : bench

Exhibit

  • Module(s) with clearance : yes
  • Clearance-Height (cm) : 85

Access to sections

  • All sections are accessible : yes

Maneuvering space

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

Circulation corridor

  • Clear width (cm) : 92

Exhibit

  • Module(s) with clearance : yes
  • Clearance-Height (cm) : 68

Additional Information

Most of the objects are displayed at a height of between 110 cm and 130 cm.
The exhibition features several interactive activities that allow visitors to explore the exhibits by touch.

PN services and equipment

  • Quiet space available(room,tent,retreat zone) : yes
  • Quiet space-Maneuvering space width (cm) : 130
  • Quiet space-Maneuvering space depth (cm) : 140

PRM services and equipment

  • Number of manual wheelchairs : 2
  • Free entry for companion : yes

PAM services and equipment

  • Audioguide(route,works,etc.) : no

Additional Information

Tactile exploration is permitted in certain areas of the exhibition halls.

Maneuvering space

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

Circulation corridor

  • Clear width (cm) : 92

Table

  • Table type : cafeteria (fixed benches)
  • Height of surface (cm) : 75

Parking-Information

  • Number of reserved spaces for people with disabilities : 1

Reserved parking

  • Entrance distance : near entrance
  • Reserved space identification : sign

Exterior surface

  • Surface type : compacted stone dust

Trail

  • Adapted equipment rental available : no
  • Length(km) : 4
  • Average trail clear width (cm) : between 100 and 150 cm

Trail-Elevation

  • General elevation change on route : between 2% and 6%
  • Steep slope present : yes

Trail-Surface

  • Main surface type : large gravel
  • Secondary surface type : hard-packed earth

Additional Information

The trail is generally gentle, with a few steep sections (up to 8%). Obstacles along the route include curbs, uneven sections, and soft surfaces.

Description

A museum, outdoor activities, and trails that allow visitors to explore the region’s biodiversity and history.

Contact details

1800, avenue des Jasmins, Bécancour, Québec

819 222 5665 /

info@biodiversite.net

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