Wien Museum Karlsplatz

Physical accessibility

Entrance: via floor guidance system and button-operated wing door next to the revolving door

In the building: All areas are step-free and have a tactile floor guidance system, a toilet for all with a stretcher and a lift in the basement, and barrier-free toilets on every floor

In exhibitions: Tactile floor guidance system, tactile maps, orientation information and descriptions of the exhibition rooms available in the digital guide, seating options, differently designed (with/without armrests/backrest)

Accessible information and content

In easy/simple language: Information about the visit in simple language on the website, wall texts of the permanent exhibition and 100 selected objects in the digital guide in simple language and as an accompanying booklet on site.

To listen: Digital guide to 100 selected objects with audio descriptions in EN, DE, ÖGS, and plain language; listening stations with induction loops and 3.5mm headphone jacks; texts in the in-depth station can be heard via headphones thanks to an accessible mode.

In sign language: All videos from the permanent exhibition have an ÖGS translation available. All content from the digital guide, including wall texts from special exhibitions, is also available in ÖGS. More videos in ÖGS are available on the website.

In Braille and tactile: Overview plans and a model of the building are located in the foyer. In the permanent exhibition, at the beginning and end of each floor, there are tactile stations throughout the exhibition (paintings, objects, and plans also have Braille content).

Multimedia: Digital guide with audio description, accessible via tactile QR codes, screen reader compatible wall texts, videos, listening stations

Inclusive art and cultural education

Target group-specific tours: Guided tours in simple language, ÖGS, multi-sensory tours

Target group-specific workshops: Workshops in easy-to-understand language, simple language and for seniors

Sensory mediation aids: Tactile objects, olfactory and auditory stations. Bags for people sensitive to stimuli are available for borrowing at the information desk. These contain items such as noise-cancelling headphones, a stress ball, an hourglass, a magnifying glass, and pictograms.