Accessibility information for the museums, galleries and art venues in Mönchengladbach
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Städtisches Museum Abteiberg
The Museum Abteiberg, designed by Hans Hollein, is one of the internationally renowned museum buildings and was inaugurated in 1982. In 1985 it received the "Pritzker Award". The building complex is adapted to an extreme hillside and extends over three levels.
1 disabled parking space is available at Abteistraße 27. Access to the building for wheelchair users is stepless via a flat ramp next to the stairs to the Abteistraße entrance.
A wheelchair-accessible toilet is located on the garden level in the basement and can be reached barrier-free with the elevator. A cloakroom supervised by staff is located in the cash desk area.
With the exception of the pyramid room, all levels of the museum (entrance level, slab level, garden level) can be reached barrier-free via the elevator (door width 80 cm, inner surface 110 x 140 cm) and flat ramps. All door widths in the museum are suitable for wheelchairs.
Folding stools (30) and 1 wheelchair can be borrowed. Audio guides (25) are available. The texts of the audio guide can be downloaded from the museum website.
Guided tours for the blind/visually impaired and in simple language are offered. The museum education department offers workshops for different target groups. Inquiries to Uwe Riedel on Tel.: 02161-252636 Email: riedel@museum-abteiberg.de
The museum café (entrance level) is barrier-free.
Assistance dogs are allowed.Städtisches Museum Schloss Rheydt
Rheydt Castle in Mönchengladbach is the only architecturally completely preserved Renaissance castle on the Lower Rhine. Today, the castle and the outer bailey not only house the Municipal Museum of the City of Mönchengladbach, but are also a venue for a variety of cultural events and a local recreation area with extensive green spaces.
The mansion is fully wheelchair accessible. An elevator is available. A wheelchair-accessible toilet with an alarm button is also available.
The outer bailey is not fully accessible for wheelchair users.
The cobblestones on the outside paths can also present a slight barrier. Walking aids with small wheels do not roll comfortably there. Steep inclines cannot be overcome on the paths.
The casemates can only be accessed via stairs.
The museum regularly offers special tours for people with dementia changes, often also for residents of old people`s homes and other facilities. The visit is based on a trip to Rheydt Castle, a "trip into the blue". In conversations, with pictures and original objects, the participants` memories are evoked and reproduced. The path through the museum ends at a coffee table set in the style of the 1950s/60s.
Appointments can be made personally on 02166-9289016 on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 11.30 a.m. and on Thursdays from 3 p.m. to 4.30 p.m.
You can also send us your request by e-mail (museumspaedagogik@schlossrheydt.de) with your phone number.
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Accessible parking
Städtisches Museum Abteiberg
1 disabled parking space is available at Abteistrasse 27.
Accessible Elevator
Städtisches Museum Abteiberg
The three levels of the museum, entrance level (EG), plate level (OG) and garden level (UG) can be reached barrier-free with the lift. (door width 80 cm, inner surface 110 x 140 cm). The door widths in the museum are suitable for wheelchairs.Städtisches Museum Schloss Rheydt
A wheelchair-accessible elevator is available.
Accessible toilet
Städtisches Museum Abteiberg
A wheelchair-accessible toilet is located on the garden level (basement) and can be reached barrier-free by elevator.Städtisches Museum Schloss Rheydt
A wheelchair accessible toilet is available.
Entrance with ramp
Städtisches Museum Abteiberg
Access to the building for wheelchair users is stepless via a flat ramp next to the stairs to the Abteistraße entrance
Accessible Cafe
Städtisches Museum Abteiberg
The museum café (entrance level) is barrier-free.
Guided tours for the blind / visually impaired
Städtisches Museum Abteiberg
Guided tours for the blind/visually impaired are offered.
Further information on accessibility
Städtisches Museum Abteiberg
Audio guides (25) are available. Folding stools (30) can be borrowed.
1 wheelchair can be borrowed.
Guided tours for the blind/visually impaired and in simple language are offered. The museum education department offers workshops for different target groups. Inquiries on Tel.: 02161-252636 Email: riedel@museum-abteiberg.de
Information available in plain language
Städtisches Museum Abteiberg
Guided tours are offered in easy language.
Assistance dogs are allowed
Städtisches Museum Abteiberg
Assistance dogs are allowed.Städtisches Museum Schloss Rheydt
Assistance dogs are allowed but must be on a leash.
Audio Guide available
Städtisches Museum Abteiberg
Audio guides (25) are available. The texts of the audio guide can be downloaded from the museum website.
Services for people with dementia
Städtisches Museum Schloss Rheydt
The museum regularly offers special tours for people with dementia changes, often also for residents of old people`s homes and other facilities. The visit is based on a trip to Rheydt Castle, a "trip into the blue". In conversations, with pictures and original objects, the participants` memories are evoked and reproduced. The path through the museum ends at a coffee table set in the style of the 1950s/60s.
Appointments can be made personally on 0 21 66 – 9 28 90 – 16 on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 11.30 a.m. and on Thursdays from 3 p.m. to 4.30 p.m.
You can also send us your request by e-mail (museumspaedagogik@schlossrheydt.de) with your phone number.