Accessibility information for the museums, galleries and art venues in Heinsberg
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Begas Haus
The BEGAS HAUS presents its collections in a historic building ensemble from the 16th to 18th centuries. One focus of the barrier-free themed tour is the nation`s largest collection of paintings, sculptures and graphics by the Begas family of artists from Heinsberg, which has been active for four generations.
There are two designated disabled parking spaces directly in front of the house (Hochstrasse 20/21).
The house is conditionally barrier-free. Access to and visits to all exhibition areas is guaranteed via an elevator that can be reached from the outside and via lifting devices.
A barrier-free toilet is located in the neighboring Café Samocca.
Audio guides and magnifying glasses are available, folding chairs and folding stools can be borrowed.
Listening stations are wheelchair accessible, tables are wheelchair accessible.
Assistance dogs are allowed.
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Accessible parking
Begas Haus
There are two designated disabled parking spaces directly in front of the house (Hochstrasse 20/21).
Accessible Elevator
Begas Haus
The elevator is suitable for wheelchairs. A lift is available for transitions with steps so that access to all exhibition areas is guaranteed. The door widths in the house are suitable for wheelchair users. The listening stations in the building can be accessed/operated by wheelchairs.
Accessible toilet
Begas Haus
A barrier-free toilet is located in the neighboring Café Samocca.
Ground-level entrance
Begas Haus
Access is level and stepless.
Accessible Cafe
Begas Haus
The museum café SAMOCCA is a facility of the Lebenshilfe Heinsberg e.V. and is located right next to the Begas house. Access is level and stepless. The tables are wheelchair accessible. A wheelchair-accessible toilet on the 1st floor is accessible via the terrace of the café.
Further information on accessibility
Begas Haus
Folding stools can be laid out.
Since 2019, courses and workshops for all target groups have been offered in a separate, barrier-free studio under the Kunst Aktiv label. Contact: email: kunst-aktiv@begas-haus.de, phone: +49 2452 97769-20
Information available in plain language
Begas Haus
Es werden Führungen in leichter Sprache angeboten.
Assistance dogs are allowed
Begas Haus
Guide dogs and therapy dogs are allowed.
Audio Guide available
Begas Haus
Audio guides are available in German and English via your own smartphone
available.
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