Museum, historical/archaeological site

Musée du patrimoine d'Arvida

Establishment assessed on

Accessibility rating
Not accessible
Good to know
  • The restroom is not accessible
  • The building’s entrance has several steps
  • A digital tour is available on the grounds behind the church and offers an augmented-reality heritage experience accompanied by a podcast
Exterior of the museum
Exterior of the museum
Main Entrance
Main Entrance
Main Entrance
Main Entrance
Inside the museum
Inside the museum
Store
Store
Exhibition « Les cent ans d’Arvida vus par sa communauté »
Exhibition « Les cent ans d’Arvida vus par sa communauté »
Exhibition « Les cent ans d’Arvida vus par sa communauté »
Exhibition « Les cent ans d’Arvida vus par sa communauté »
Exhibition « Bienvenue à Arvida»
Exhibition « Bienvenue à Arvida»
Exhibition « Bienvenue à Arvida»
Exhibition « Bienvenue à Arvida»
Bathroom
Bathroom
Digital tour « Arvida, un rêve à l’échelle humain »
Digital tour « Arvida, un rêve à l’échelle humain »
Path between the various points along the digital journey
Path between the various points along the digital journey
Digital tour « Arvida, un rêve à l’échelle humain »
Digital tour « Arvida, un rêve à l’échelle humain »
Parking
Parking

Establishment details

Exterior surface

  • Surface type : concrete
  • Type of obstacles : uneven

Circulation aisle

  • Clear width (cm) : 120
  • Slope(%) : 10

Interpretive panels

  • Location-Distance from edge (cm) : 200
  • Sign surface : lawn

Additional Information

The exhibition takes place outdoors, in the residential neighborhood behind the church. At several stops, visitors can scan QR codes to access a virtual reality experience on their phones, complete with subtitles. The path to Stop 2 has a 10% slope.

Circulation corridor

  • Clear width (cm) : 87

Maneuvering space

  • Maneuvering space-Width (cm) : 300
  • Maneuvering space-Depth (cm) : 300

Exhibit

  • Type : permanent
  • Displayed objects-Height (cm) : 150

Exhibit-Text

  • Reading aids available : no

Exterior surface

  • Surface type : asphalt

Parking-Information

  • Parking type : outdoor
  • Number of reserved spaces for people with disabilities : 0

Circulation aisle

  • Number of steps : 17

Access ramp

  • Access ramp available : no

Staircase-Handrails

  • Presence of handrails : on both sides

Door-Thresholds

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

Door

  • Type of door : double

Circulation corridor

  • Clear width (cm) : 95
  • Level : more than 2 steps

Maneuvering space

  • Maneuvering space-Width (cm) : 200
  • Maneuvering space-Depth (cm) : 200

Access ramp

  • Access ramp available : no

Counter

  • Counter type : welcome
  • Surface height (cm) : 100
  • Clearance available : no

Payment terminal

  • Payment terminal type : wireless

Displays

  • Percentage of accessible items(%) : 25

Circulation corridor

  • Clear width (cm) : 92

Maneuvering space

  • Maneuvering space-Width (cm) : 300
  • Maneuvering space-Depth (cm) : 300

Seating furniture

  • Type of seating : bench
  • Back support : yes
  • Armrest available : on one side

Exhibit

  • Displayed objects-Height (cm) : 180
  • Displayed objects-Inclination : sloped

Exhibit-Text

  • Reading aids available : no

Description

Explore the Arvida Heritage Museum and immerse yourself in the history of this unique neighborhood, shaped by the aluminum industry. Through its exhibits and heritage, discover the history, architecture, and urban development that have defined Arvida.

Contact details

2811, boul du Saguenay, Saguenay, Québec

418 695-7278 /

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