Museum, historical/archaeological site

Exploramer - La Mer à découvrir

Establishment assessed on

Accessibility rating
Partially accessible
Good to know
  • The museum also offers educational field trips at sea, but the boat is not accessible.
Entrance via the stairs
Entrance via the stairs
Path leading to the access ramp from the curb ramp
Path leading to the access ramp from the curb ramp
Entrance via the access ramp
Entrance via the access ramp
Entrance door
Entrance door
Reception counter
Reception counter
Reception Area
Reception Area
Interpretive signs “Fourchette bleue” label
Interpretive signs “Fourchette bleue” label
Corridor between the reception area to the exhibition halls
Corridor between the reception area to the exhibition halls
Access to the lower and upper floors via stairs or ramps
Access to the lower and upper floors via stairs or ramps
Gate leading to the access ramps
Gate leading to the access ramps
Access ramp between floors
Access ramp between floors
“Moi le Saint-Laurent” Exhibition.
“Moi le Saint-Laurent” Exhibition.
“Moi le Saint-Laurent” Exhibition
“Moi le Saint-Laurent” Exhibition
“Moi le Saint-Laurent” Exhibition.
“Moi le Saint-Laurent” Exhibition.
Temporary Exhibition: “The Nature of the St. Lawrence”
Temporary Exhibition: “The Nature of the St. Lawrence”
Temporary Exhibition: “The Nature of the St. Lawrence”
Temporary Exhibition: “The Nature of the St. Lawrence”
Exhibition "Refuges"
Exhibition "Refuges"
Exhibition "Refuges"
Exhibition "Refuges"
Access to restrooms and lockers
Access to restrooms and lockers
Restrooms - sink
Restrooms - sink
Accessible shower stall - toilet
Accessible shower stall - toilet
Accessible restroom - transfer area
Accessible restroom - transfer area
Food counter - coffee
Food counter - coffee
Indoor dining area - tables and chairs
Indoor dining area - tables and chairs
Shop
Shop
Water filling and drinking station
Water filling and drinking station
Breastfeeding Room - Rocking Chair
Breastfeeding Room - Rocking Chair
Breastfeeding Room - Kitchenette
Breastfeeding Room - Kitchenette
Parking lot
Parking lot

Establishment details

Surface area

  • Width (cm) : 161
  • Depth (cm) : 151

Toilet

  • Transfer zone-Type : side
  • Transfer zone-Width (cm) : 94

Toilet-Grab bar (side)

  • Location : left side
  • Type of grab bar : L-shaped

Toilet-Grab bar (back)

  • Type of grab bar : horizontal

Flush

  • Flush type : automatic

Sink

  • Type of faucet : motion sensor
  • Counter surface height (cm) : 84
  • Clearance-Height (cm) : 70

Counter

  • Surface height (cm) : 92
  • Clearance available : no

Surface area

  • Width (cm) : 224
  • Depth (cm) : 320

Additional Information

Breastfeeding room with 2 rocking chairs and a kitchenette area. The microwave is positioned 157 cm above the floor.

Circulation aisle

  • Number of steps : 5

Access ramp

  • Type of ramp : fixed
  • Slope(%) : 8
  • Landing available : yes

Access ramp-Handrails

  • Presence of handrails : on both sides

Door-Thresholds

  • Level difference between exterior floor and door sill (cm) : 3

Automatic door opener

  • Presence of automatic door opener : yes

Vestibule

  • Route type : straight line

Second door

  • Identical to the first door : yes

Access ramp

  • Type of ramp : fixed
  • Slope(%) : 8,5

Access ramp-Handrails

  • Presence of handrails : on both sides

Counter

  • Surface height (cm) : 109
  • Clearance-Height (cm) : 91

Payment terminal

  • Payment terminal type : removable with wire

Additional Information

Access to the lower and upper floors is available either via the staircase or the access ramp. The access ramp is long, but there is a flat landing in the middle to rest.
To scan your ticket, there is a turnstile on the staircase side and a gate on the access ramp side.
The lower floor features a permanent exhibition titled “Moi le Saint-Laurent,” while the upper floor features a temporary exhibition.

Lighting

  • Shadow area : yes

Exhibit

  • Displayed objects-Inclination : sloped
  • Module(s) with clearance : yes

Exhibit-Text

  • Character size : insufficient

Additional Information

The touch pool is elevated (98 cm), but visitors are not allowed to touch the animals outside of the activity during which they are taken out of the pool.

Lighting

  • Shadow area : yes

Seating furniture

  • Seating available : no

Exhibit

  • Module(s) with clearance : yes

Exhibit-Text

  • Character size : insufficient

Counter

  • Surface height (cm) : 110
  • Clearance available : no

Payment terminal

  • Payment terminal type : removable with wire
  • Keyboard type : analog (3D keys)

Displays

  • Percentage of accessible items(%) : 75

Counter

  • Surface height (cm) : 91
  • Clearance available : no

Payment terminal

  • Payment terminal type : removable with wire

Seating furniture

  • Type of seating : chair

Table

  • Table leg type : cross or three-branch
  • Height of surface (cm) : 74

Description

The Exploramer Museum offers an immersive experience into the marine world of the St. Lawrence River through exhibits, hands-on activities, and educational experiences tailored to different audiences. Located on the riverfront, the museum highlights the richness of marine biodiversity and invites visitors to gain a better understanding of the river’s ecosystems.

Contact details

1, rue du Quai, Sainte-Anne-des-Monts, Québec

418 763-2500 /

info@exploramer.qc.ca

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