Art center/art gallery

Méduse

Establishment assessed on

Accessibility rating
Partially accessible
Good to know
  • All exterior entrances to the building have thresholds higher than 2 cm.
  • The most accessible entrance is located at 541 Saint-Vallier Street East.
  • Direct access to the elevator leading to all floors.
  • The entrance at 561 Saint-Vallier Street East is equipped with an automatic door opener.
  • Street parking available.
Main entrance - 541 Saint-Vallier Street East
Main entrance - 541 Saint-Vallier Street East
Interior entrance
Interior entrance
Entrance - 561 Saint-Vallier Street East
Entrance - 561 Saint-Vallier Street East
Elevator
Elevator
Exhibition hallway
Exhibition hallway
Engramme exposition hall
Engramme exposition hall
Entrance - 510, Abraham Hill
Entrance - 510, Abraham Hill
Restroom
Restroom
Restroom cubicle
Restroom cubicle
Entrance - 580, Abraham Hill
Entrance - 580, Abraham Hill
Access to Ahkwayaonhkeh via entrance 540, d'Abraham Hill
Access to Ahkwayaonhkeh via entrance 540, d'Abraham Hill
Ahkwayaonhkeh exhibition
Ahkwayaonhkeh exhibition
Ahkwayaonhkeh exhibition
Ahkwayaonhkeh exhibition

Establishment details

Additional Information

Street parking according to municipal regulations in effect
Drop-off area for paratransit on the Plains of Abraham. Drop-off area on the sidewalk with a slope ranging from 3% to 6%.

Exterior surface

  • Surface type : asphalt

Circulation aisle

  • Slope(%) : 5

Door-Thresholds

  • Threshold under 1.3cm-Beveled exterior slope (%) : 17
  • Level difference between interior floor and door sill (cm) : 3

Door

  • Manual door-Required effort : high effort
  • Clear width (cm) : 84

Exterior surface

  • Surface type : asphalt

Door-Thresholds

  • Exterior threshold present : yes
  • Level difference between exterior floor and door sill (cm) : 4
  • Interior threshold present : yes
  • Threshold under 1.3cm-Beveled interior slope(%) : 17

Door

  • Clear width (cm) : 90

Automatic door opener

  • Type of automatic door opener : push plate
  • Swing door in high-traffic area : yes

Access to floors

  • All floors are accessible : yes

Interior surface

  • Surface type : concrete

Circulation corridor

  • Clear width (cm) : 110

Elevator-Platform lift

  • Door opening-Width (cm) : 142
  • Interior space-Width (cm) : 254
  • Interior space-Depth (cm) : 187
  • Control panel symbols and characters : in braille and raised
  • Visual indicator showing floors inside : yes

Seating furniture

  • Type of seating : bench

Door-Maneuvering spaces

  • Exterior maneuvering space-Width (cm) : 130
  • Exterior maneuvering space-Depth (cm) : 170

Door-Thresholds

  • Threshold under 1.3cm-Beveled exterior slope (%) : 22

Door

  • Manual door-Required effort : high effort
  • Clear width (cm) : 85

Accessible stall

  • Number of accessible stalls-Total : 1

Door-Stall

  • Manual door-Required effort : low effort
  • Clear width (cm) : 84

Toilet

  • Transfer zone-Width (cm) : 86

Toilet-Grab bar (side)

  • Type of grab bar : horizontal

Toilet-Grab bar (back)

  • Type of grab bar : horizontal

Door-Maneuvering spaces

  • Exterior maneuvering space-Width (cm) : 160
  • Exterior maneuvering space-Depth (cm) : 128
  • Interior maneuvering space-Width (cm) : 93
  • Interior maneuvering space-Depth (cm) : 156

Door

  • Manual door-Required effort : high effort
  • Clear width (cm) : 84
  • Side clearance(pull) : 0

Accessible stall

  • Number of accessible stalls-Total : 1

Door-Stall

  • Manual door-Required effort : low effort
  • Clear width (cm) : 84
  • Alignment : on transfer zone

Toilet-Grab bar (side)

  • Type of grab bar : horizontal

Toilet-Grab bar (back)

  • Type of grab bar : horizontal

Urinal

  • Edge-Height (cm) : 64

Door-Maneuvering spaces

  • Interior maneuvering space-Width (cm) : 120
  • Interior maneuvering space-Depth (cm) : 150

Door

  • Door swing direction : indoor
  • Manual door-Required effort : low effort
  • Clear width (cm) : 74

Accessible stall

  • Number of accessible stalls-Total : 1

Door-Stall

  • Manual door-Required effort : low effort
  • Clear width (cm) : 84

Toilet

  • Transfer zone-Width (cm) : 124
  • Type of back support :

Toilet-Grab bar (side)

  • Type of grab bar : horizontal

Toilet-Grab bar (back)

  • Type of grab bar : horizontal

Door-Maneuvering spaces

  • Exterior maneuvering space-Width (cm) : 105
  • Exterior maneuvering space-Depth (cm) : 110

Door

  • Manual door-Required effort : high effort
  • Clear width (cm) : 80

Accessible stall

  • Number of accessible stalls-Total : 1

Door-Stall

  • Manual door-Required effort : low effort
  • Clear width (cm) : 84

Toilet

  • Transfer zone-Width (cm) : 90
  • Type of back support :

Toilet-Grab bar (side)

  • Type of grab bar : horizontal

Toilet-Grab bar (back)

  • Type of grab bar : horizontal

Urinal

  • Edge-Height (cm) : 64

Door-Maneuvering spaces

  • Interior maneuvering space-Width (cm) : 150
  • Interior maneuvering space-Depth (cm) : 120

Door-Thresholds

  • Level difference between exterior floor and door sill (cm) : 4,8
  • Threshold over 1.3cm-Beveled interior slope(%) : 17

Door

  • Manual door-Required effort : high effort
  • Clear width (cm) : 84

Access to sections

  • All sections are accessible : yes

Interior surface

  • Surface type : concrete

Maneuvering space

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

Door-Maneuvering spaces

  • Interior maneuvering space-Width (cm) : 112
  • Interior maneuvering space-Depth (cm) : 98

Door-Thresholds

  • Exterior threshold present : yes
  • Level difference between exterior floor and door sill (cm) : 12
  • Threshold under 1.3cm-Beveled interior slope(%) : 17

Door

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

Exterior surface

  • Surface type : asphalt

Circulation aisle

  • Presence of steps : yes
  • Slope(%) : 5

Staircase

  • Step depth : regular
  • Open risers : closed
  • Step riser height : regular

Staircase-Handrails

  • Continuous along ramp : continuous one side

Door-Thresholds

  • Level difference between exterior floor and door sill (cm) : 3,8
  • Level difference between interior floor and door sill (cm) : 2

Door

  • Manual door-Required effort : high effort
  • Clear width (cm) : 85

Staircase-Handrails

  • Location : 1 side

Additional Information

Two screening rooms on the ground floor. Rooms accessible on the same level up to the foot of the bleachers.

Access to sections

  • All sections are accessible : no

Interior surface

  • Surface type : concrete

Maneuvering space

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

Additional Information

Part of the exhibition is accessible via entrance 580, Côte d'Abraham, or from the main entrance (541 Saint-Vallier Street East) by taking the elevator. The second part of the exhibition is only accessible by stairs or via entrance 540, Côte d'Abraham, which has three steps.

Description

A major hub for contemporary art in Canada, the cooperative brings together several organizations involved in experimental research, creation, training, and the promotion of all kinds of artistic activities. It offers visitors the opportunity to visit several exhibition spaces: the Engramme gallery, Ahkwayaonhkeh (an Indigenous artists' center), and other exhibitions in various rooms and corridors throughout the building.

Contact details

650, côte d'Abraham, Québec, Québec

418 640 9218 /

info@meduse.org

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