EXHIBITIONS in Köln

The Schnütgen Museum and the Rautenstrauch-Joest-Museum are housed in a building ensemble consisting of a new building and parts of the historic building.

Underneath the museum complex is an underground car park with disabled parking spaces and a barrier-free elevator to the common foyer of both museums. The museums can be reached at ground level via a flat ramp.

The entrance door opens automatically. The door widths are sufficient for wheelchairs, the elevator in the foyer can be reached at ground level and, like the cash register, has a guide strip for the blind.

Disabled toilets (m/f) are located in the basement and can be reached barrier-free via the elevator from the foyer.

The barrier-free elevator only takes you to the sanitary facilities in the basement and to the exhibition rooms of the Rautenstrauch-Joest Museum. The new building and parts of the Schnütgen Museum are accessible at ground level.

A visit to the Cäcilienkirche is possible for wheelchair users in the gallery area and, after a brief prior notification at the ticket office, via the outer ramp at the Cäciliengarten. There is no elevator.

Seating is available in the exhibition area and in the foyer. Folding chairs as walking aids and 2 rental wheelchairs are available. Not all exhibition areas are wheelchair accessible (Cäcilienkirche, study collection).

The disabled toilets in the basement are accessible without restrictions. Cloakroom and lockers in the basement are freely accessible; There are guide strips for the blind in the foyer.

Audio guides are available, some with descriptive texts and medieval music.

Guided tours in simple language and individual tours can be requested via the Museumsdienst Köln.

The gastronomy in the ground-level foyer is barrier-free accessible, the outdoor gastronomy in the courtyard area, which is open in summer, can be reached via a ramp.

An underground car park with disabled parking spaces and a barrier-free elevator is located under the museum.

The museum can be reached at ground level via a flat ramp. The entrance door opens automatically. A visit to the Cäcilienkirche is possible for wheelchair users in the gallery area and, after a brief prior notification at the ticket office, via the outer ramp at the Cäciliengarten.

Disabled toilets are located in the basement and can be reached barrier-free via the elevator.

The barrier-free elevator takes you to the sanitary facilities in the basement and to the exhibition rooms of the Rautenstrauch-Joest Museum. The new building and parts of the Schnütgen Museum can be reached at ground level - without a lift.

The gastronomy in the ground-level entrance area is barrier-free accessible, the outdoor gastronomy in the courtyard area, which is open in summer, can be reached via a ramp.

Audio guides are available, some with descriptive texts and medieval music.

Guided tours in simple language can be requested from the Museumsdienst Köln.

Folding chairs as walking aids or wheelchairs (2) can be borrowed from the information desk. Guided tours in simple language can be requested from the Museumsdienst Köln. Individual guided tours can also be requested via the Museumsdienst Köln.

The Museum of Applied Arts Cologne (MAKK) is located not far from the main train station, cathedral and Museum Ludwig.

3 designated public disabled parking spaces are located directly in front of the museum (street "An der Rechtschule"), further parking spaces are available around the museum square.

The museum forecourt is easily accessible for wheelchair users coming from the cathedral and Wallrafplatz via the lowered curb, the museum entrance is at ground level.

The cash desk/information desk is in the foyer. From here you can get to the design lounge, the exhibition areas and the gastronomy. The cloakroom lockers are on the ground floor in the entrance area behind the design lounge.

2 disabled toilets are located in the basement and are fully accessible by elevator.

The elevator is in the entrance area/ticket office. All controls in the elevator are installed at a height suitable for disabled people. All exhibition departments on the 1st and 2nd floors and in the basement (sanitary area) are accessible by elevator.

A second elevator takes you to the exhibition hall, the café and the courtyard as well as the ground floor of the design wing. A wheelchair stair lift is available to access the second exhibition level of the design department.

Seating is available in the exhibition areas and in the foyer as well as in the Design Lounge in front of the lockers.

1 manual rental wheelchair and folding chairs (15) are available.

Induction loops for hearing aids and tour guides are available.

The guided tour "Precious shards! A comparison of ceramic techniques" is particularly suitable for the blind/visually impaired. Tactile objects are available.

Guided tours on other topics are possible by arrangement and can be booked through the Cologne Museum Service.

The restaurant in the inner courtyard can be reached by wheelchair via a second elevator. Normal table height, wheelchair accessible depending on the wheelchair model.

3 designated public disabled parking spaces are located directly in front of the museum (street "An der Rechtschule").

The museum entrance is at ground level, the museum forecourt is easily accessible for wheelchair users coming from the cathedral and Wallrafplatz via the lowered curb.

Elevator at ground level in the entrance area / ticket office. All controls in the elevator are installed at a height suitable for disabled people. All exhibition departments on the 1st and 2nd floors as well as the basement (sanitary area) are accessible by elevator. A second elevator takes you to the exhibition hall, café and inner courtyard as well as to the ground floor of the design wing. A wheelchair stairlift is available to access the second exhibition level of the design department.

2 disabled toilets in the basement are fully accessible by elevator.

The guided tour "Precious shards! A comparison of ceramic techniques" is particularly suitable for the blind/visually impaired. Tactile objects are available. Guided tours on other topics are possible by arrangement and can be booked through the Cologne Museum Service.

"Design" app audio guide for blind and visually impaired people with audio descriptions for free download to smartphones or tablets.

The gastronomy in the basement is barrier-free accessible via the elevator. Normal table height, wheelchair accessible depending on the wheelchair model.

Induction loops for hearing aids and tour guide available.

The "Design" app audio guide in plain language can be downloaded free of charge.

Assistance dogs are allowed.

1 wheelchair and folding stool (15) can be borrowed, they are handed out at reception.

Induction loops for hearing aids and tour guide available.

Guided tours for the blind / visually impaired possible by arrangement. The guided tour "Precious shards! A comparison of ceramic techniques" is particularly suitable for the blind/visually impaired.

Tactile objects are available.

Guided tours on other topics are possible by arrangement and can be booked through the Cologne Museum Service.

The Museum of Applied Arts Cologne (MAKK) is located not far from the main train station, cathedral and Museum Ludwig.

3 designated public disabled parking spaces are located directly in front of the museum (street "An der Rechtschule"), further parking spaces are available around the museum square.

The museum forecourt is easily accessible for wheelchair users coming from the cathedral and Wallrafplatz via the lowered curb, the museum entrance is at ground level.

The cash desk/information desk is in the foyer. From here you can get to the design lounge, the exhibition areas and the gastronomy. The cloakroom lockers are on the ground floor in the entrance area behind the design lounge.

2 disabled toilets are located in the basement and are fully accessible by elevator.

The elevator is in the entrance area/ticket office. All controls in the elevator are installed at a height suitable for disabled people. All exhibition departments on the 1st and 2nd floors and in the basement (sanitary area) are accessible by elevator.

A second elevator takes you to the exhibition hall, the café and the courtyard as well as the ground floor of the design wing. A wheelchair stair lift is available to access the second exhibition level of the design department.

Seating is available in the exhibition areas and in the foyer as well as in the Design Lounge in front of the lockers.

1 manual rental wheelchair and folding chairs (15) are available.

Induction loops for hearing aids and tour guides are available.

The guided tour "Precious shards! A comparison of ceramic techniques" is particularly suitable for the blind/visually impaired. Tactile objects are available.

Guided tours on other topics are possible by arrangement and can be booked through the Cologne Museum Service.

The restaurant in the inner courtyard can be reached by wheelchair via a second elevator. Normal table height, wheelchair accessible depending on the wheelchair model.

3 designated public disabled parking spaces are located directly in front of the museum (street "An der Rechtschule").

The museum entrance is at ground level, the museum forecourt is easily accessible for wheelchair users coming from the cathedral and Wallrafplatz via the lowered curb.

Elevator at ground level in the entrance area / ticket office. All controls in the elevator are installed at a height suitable for disabled people. All exhibition departments on the 1st and 2nd floors as well as the basement (sanitary area) are accessible by elevator. A second elevator takes you to the exhibition hall, café and inner courtyard as well as to the ground floor of the design wing. A wheelchair stairlift is available to access the second exhibition level of the design department.

2 disabled toilets in the basement are fully accessible by elevator.

The guided tour "Precious shards! A comparison of ceramic techniques" is particularly suitable for the blind/visually impaired. Tactile objects are available. Guided tours on other topics are possible by arrangement and can be booked through the Cologne Museum Service.

"Design" app audio guide for blind and visually impaired people with audio descriptions for free download to smartphones or tablets.

The gastronomy in the basement is barrier-free accessible via the elevator. Normal table height, wheelchair accessible depending on the wheelchair model.

Induction loops for hearing aids and tour guide available.

The "Design" app audio guide in plain language can be downloaded free of charge.

Assistance dogs are allowed.

1 wheelchair and folding stool (15) can be borrowed, they are handed out at reception.

Induction loops for hearing aids and tour guide available.

Guided tours for the blind / visually impaired possible by arrangement. The guided tour "Precious shards! A comparison of ceramic techniques" is particularly suitable for the blind/visually impaired.

Tactile objects are available.

Guided tours on other topics are possible by arrangement and can be booked through the Cologne Museum Service.

The Rautenstrauch-Joest-Museum and the Schnütgen Museum are housed in a building ensemble that consists of a new building and historical parts of the building. Below the museum complex there is an underground car park with parking spaces for the disabled and a barrier-free elevator to the shared foyer of the two museums.

The museums can be reached at ground level via a flat ramp. The front door opens automatically.

All door widths in the Rautenstrauch-Joest-Museum are suitable for wheelchairs. Disabled toilets (m/f) are located in the basement and can be reached barrier-free via the elevator from the foyer.

The cash register is marked with guide strips for the blind, as is the elevator in the foyer, which can be reached at ground level. The barrier-free elevators (2) take you to all exhibition levels, the elevators are suitable for wheelchairs. Cloakroom and lockers are located in the basement and are freely accessible.

Seating is available in the exhibition area and in the foyer. Folding chairs as walking aids and 2 rental wheelchairs (with advance notice) are available.

Touchscreens, audio guides with some descriptive texts and video guides in sign language are available. mp3 files can be downloaded from the homepage.

Listening stations in the permanent exhibition are accessible for wheelchair users and can be operated barrier-free. The event hall is equipped with induction loops.

An assistance dog is allowed upon request.

The gastronomy in the ground-level entrance area is barrier-free accessible, the outdoor gastronomy in the courtyard area, which is open in summer, can be reached via a ramp.

There is an underground car park under the museum with parking spaces for the disabled and a barrier-free elevator to the foyer.

The museum can be reached at ground level via a flat ramp. The front door opens automatically.

2 disabled toilets (m/f) in the basement are fully accessible via the elevator.

The 2 barrier-free elevators take you to all exhibition levels, the elevators are suitable for wheelchairs. The elevator in the foyer can be reached at ground level. A guide strip for the blind leads to the elevator.

Guide strips for the blind in the foyer lead to the ticket office and the elevator. Tactile objects are available in some areas of the museum.

100 audio guides are available. mp3 files can be downloaded from the homepage.

Guided tours in sign language on the video guides. Films in sign language explain the themed course and show the highlights of the exhibition.

The gastronomy in the ground-level entrance area is barrier-free accessible, the outdoor gastronomy in the courtyard area, which is open in summer, can be reached via a ramp.

An assistance dog is allowed upon request.

The event hall is equipped with induction loops.

Folding chairs as walking aids and 2 rental wheelchairs (with advance notice) are available. Touchscreens, audio guides with some descriptive texts and video guides in sign language are available. Listening stations in the permanent exhibition are accessible for wheelchair users and can be operated barrier-free.

The Museum Ludwig can be reached barrier-free in several ways.

The public "Parkhaus Philharmonie" is located under the Ludwig Museum with 9 paid parking spaces for the disabled. At the gate to the Museum Ludwig (address Bischofsgartenstrasse) there is a lift that takes you to the museum. For more information about the car park, call 0221-221-27380

The main entrances have wide sliding glass doors with contrasts for the visually impaired and open independently. All exhibition levels can be reached via barrier-free elevators. These have wheelchair accessible (low) controls that are also raised and high contrast for the visually impaired.

Seating is available in the exhibition area and in the foyer. There are folding stools (130) and rental wheelchairs (2) available. (Let us know at the cash desk). 1 disabled toilet is in the entrance area, 1 disabled toilet in the exhibition area on the 1st floor.

Cloakroom and lockers with staff are located in the entrance area.

Audio guides (150) on the museum`s collection are available. The audio guide can also be downloaded as an mp3 file from the museum website. There is also an audio guide for children. This can also be downloaded as an mp3 file.

Induction loops for the hearing impaired are available at the ticket office. Mobile induction loops for tours with a tour guide for the hearing impaired are available. Amplifiers for older hearing aids for guides are available.

Guided tours in sign language are offered at selected events.

Assistance dogs are allowed.

The gastronomy is at ground level from the outside and can be reached from the foyer via a ramp.

The public "Parkhaus Philharmonie" is located under the Ludwig Museum with 9 paid parking spaces for the disabled. At the gate to the Museum Ludwig (address Bischofsgartenstrasse) there is a lift that takes you to the museum. For more information about the car park, call 0221-221-27380

The Museum Ludwig can be reached barrier-free in several ways. The ground-level, stepless main entrances have wide glass sliding doors with contrasts for the visually impaired and open independently.

All exhibition levels can be reached via barrier-free elevators. These have wheelchair accessible (low) controls that are also raised and high contrast for the visually impaired.

1 disabled toilet is in the entrance area, 1 disabled toilet in the exhibition area on the 1st floor.

Audio guides (80) on the museum`s collection are available. The audio guide can also be downloaded as an mp3 file from the museum website. There is also an audio guide for children. This can also be downloaded as an mp3 file.

Guided tours in sign language are offered at selected events.

The gastronomy is at ground level from the outside and can be reached from the foyer via a ramp

Mobile induction loops for tours with a tour guide for the hearing impaired are available on request.

Special tours are offered for the blind and visually impaired.

Assistance dogs are allowed.

Workshops are offered for people with dementia changes.

An der Kasse können Klapphocker (80) und Rollstühle (2) ausgeliehen werden. Bei ausgewählten Anlässen werden Führungen in Gebärdensprache angeboten. Es werden Workshops für Menschen mit demenziellen Veränderungen angeboten. Workshops und Führungen werden vom Museumsdienst Köln angeboten und durchgeführt. Auskunft und Buchung unter Tel.: 0221-221-27380