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• General information and offers
  • Remark

    The MCBA in Lausanne is fully accessible for people with reduced mobility. The MCBA provides a lot of useful and complementary information on its website. In order to take advantage of the adapted offers, it is advisable to announce yourself in advance and/or to register via the MCBA website.
    The entire building is completely accessible, except for the large glass roof, for which stairs have to be crossed. The circulation and exhibition areas are wide and flat. The gravel on the outside floor is stabilised to make it wheelchair accessible.

  • Options available in sign language

    Available

  • Route guidance

    Obstacles that cannot be felt with a long cane: No

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    • Route guidance
      • Obstacles that cannot be felt with a long cane

        No

      • Tactile guidance system

        Not available

      • Signage

        Understandable

  • Services for people with cognitive disabilities

    Offers in easy language: Available

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    • Services for people with cognitive disabilities
      • Offers in easy language

        Available

      • Special guided tours for people with cognitive disabilities

        Yes

  • Wheelchair on loan

    Type of wheelchair: Hand wheelchair

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    • Wheelchair on loan
      • Type of wheelchair

        Hand wheelchair

      • Integrated headrest

        Without headrest

      • Number of wheelchairs of the type

        2

      • Images of the wheelchair

        1 image

• Place de stationnement 1 image
  • Access from Building entrance

    Unknown path element (in the outdoor area)

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    • Unknown path element (in the outdoor area)
      • Stepless

        Stepless

  • Remark

    Parking spaces are accessible by car from Avenue Luis-Ruchonnet. From the parking spaces, an elevator takes you to the museum entrance level for level access. It is also possible to drop the person off in front of the building, but not to park.

  • Ground condition

    Material: Tar/Asphalt

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    • Ground condition
      • Material

        Tar/Asphalt

      • Driving characteristic

        Flat / Solid

      • Reflective surface

        No

  • Parking space

    Designation: Disabled parking

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    • Parking space
      • Designation

        Disabled parking

      • Parking space boundary

        Available

      • Usage

        Public

      • Orientation

        Sideways

      • Width of parking space

        350 cm

      • Length of parking space

        610 cm

      • Space before/after

        200 cm

      • Slope

        4 %

      • Number of parking spaces of the same type

        2

      • Distance to entrance

        50 m

      • Covered

        No

      • Payment required

        No

      • Limited time

        No

      • Images of parking space

        1 image

• accueil 7 images
  • Access from Street

    Unknown path element (in the outdoor area), Elevator (in the outdoor area), Door (Entrance), Unknown path element (indoors)

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    • Unknown path element (in the outdoor area)
      • Stepless

        Stepless

      • Passability of the floor

        Passable

      • Height of threshold/step

        0 cm

      • Slope

        0 %

      • Path width

        500 cm

      • Remark

        The outside space is wide, flat and stable.

    • Elevator (in the outdoor area)
      • Type of door

        Automatic door

      • Door width

        87 cm

      • Cab width

        113 cm

      • Cab depth

        217 cm

      • Height controls in cabin

        100 cm

      • Type of controls in cabin

        Smooth-running push buttons

      • High contrast marking controls in cabin

        Yes

      • Centrally controlled lift ordering

        No

      • Load capacity

        800 kg

      • Length of hallway near elevator

        295 cm

      • Width of hallway near elevator

        197 cm

      • Key required

        No

      • Mirror

        Not available

      • Handrail

        Available

      • Support for the visually impaired

        Relief lettering

      • Emergency intercom system

        Available

      • Exterior view with open door

        1 image

      • Images of the interior control element

        1 image

      • Remark

        The lift takes you to the level where the museum entrance is located from the adapted car parks.

    • Door (Entrance)
      • Type of door

        Swinging door

      • Passage width

        90 cm

      • Height of door sill/step

        0 cm

      • Automatic with motor

        Yes with motion detector

      • Key required

        No

      • High contrast marking

        No (glass door)

      • Images of door

        1 image

      • Remark

        The doors are normally automated. The door has no thresholds, protrusions or ramps.

    • Unknown path element (indoors)
      • Stepless

        Stepless

      • Passability of the floor

        Passable

      • Height of threshold/step

        0 cm

      • Slope

        0 %

      • Path width

        168 cm

  • Access from Place de stationnement visiteurs (Accès Ruchonet)

    Flat path segment, Elevator (in the outdoor area), Flat path segment, Door (Entrance)

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    • Elevator (in the outdoor area)
      • Type of door

        Automatic door

      • Door width

        87 cm

      • Cab width

        113 cm

      • Cab depth

        217 cm

      • Height controls in cabin

        100 cm

      • Type of controls in cabin

        Smooth-running push buttons

      • High contrast marking controls in cabin

        Yes

      • Centrally controlled lift ordering

        No

      • Load capacity

        800 kg

      • Length of hallway near elevator

        295 cm

      • Width of hallway near elevator

        197 cm

      • Key required

        No

      • Mirror

        Not available

      • Handrail

        Available

      • Support for the visually impaired

        Relief lettering

      • Emergency intercom system

        Available

      • Exterior view with open door

        1 image

      • Images of the interior control element

        1 image

      • Remark

        The lift takes you to the level where the museum entrance is located from the adapted car parks.

    • Door (Entrance)
      • Type of door

        Swinging door

      • Passage width

        90 cm

      • Height of door sill/step

        0 cm

      • Automatic with motor

        Yes with motion detector

      • Key required

        No

      • High contrast marking

        No (glass door)

      • Images of door

        1 image

      • Remark

        The doors are normally automated. The door has no thresholds, protrusions or ramps.

  • Remark

    The ticket counter is adapted in height but does not allow to engage underneath.

  • Hearing Assistance Systems

    Induction (T-mode)

  • Reception desk / cash desk

    Tabletop height: 92 cm

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    • Reception desk / cash desk
      • Tabletop height

        92 cm

      • Length of the area to maneuver in front of it

        200 cm

      • Width of the area to maneuver in front of it

        500 cm

      • Communication via intercom only

        No

      • Images of reception desk/cash desk

        0 images

• Café, Restaurant 2 images
  • Access from accueil

    Unknown path element (indoors)

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    • Unknown path element (indoors)
      • Stepless

        Stepless

  • Remark

    The counter is not accessible but all the tables and most of the seats are modular.

  • Service

    Order type: At the table via waiter

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    • Service
      • Order type

        At the table via waiter

      • Serving method

        At the table

      • Menu card formats

        Blackboard, Printed

  • Space conditions

    Lots of space

  • Table

    Movable table: Yes

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    • Table
      • Clearance height under table

        71 cm

      • Tabletop height

        74 cm

      • Bench

        Fixed

      • Chair

        Movable

      • Movable table

        Yes

      • Access width

        200 cm

      • Images of table

        1 image

• Toilette Rez-de-chaussée 5 images
  • Access from accueil

    Unknown path element, Door

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    • Unknown path element
      • Stepless

        Stepless

    • Door
      • Type of door

        Swinging door

      • Passage width

        92 cm

      • Height of door sill/step

        0 cm

      • Automatic with motor

        No

      • Self-closing

        No

      • Key required

        No

      • High contrast marking

        Yes (no glass door)

      • Images of door

        1 image

  • Remark

    Two adapted toilets are present inside the museum. These measures refer to the one on the ground floor, but the other, which is located on the first floor, remains completely accessible and with similar measures (see photos). The door opens inwards.

  • Baby changing table

    Availability: Available

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    • Baby changing table
      • Availability

        Available

      • Gender

        Unisex

      • Lighting

        Light

      • Images of the changing table

        1 image

  • Room size

    Width of the room: 190 cm, Length of the room: 215 cm

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    • Room size
      • Length of the room

        215 cm

      • Width of the room

        190 cm

      • Door opening direction

        Inside

    • Room size
      • Length of the room

        215 cm

      • Width of the room

        237 cm

      • Door opening direction

        Inside

  • Space conditions

    Lots of space

  • WC

    Height of toilet bowl: 44 cm

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    • WC
      • Labeling

        Unisex (wheelchair)

      • Height of toilet bowl

        44 cm

      • Free space in front of toilet bowl

        146 cm

      • Longest free distance next to WC bowl

        175 cm

      • Longest free distance to the left of the WC bowl

        27 cm

      • Longest free distance to the right of the WC bowl

        175 cm

      • Distance to sink

        32 cm

      • Type of flushing

        Button

      • Handles

        L-shaped handle on the wall, Fold-down handle

      • Shower toilet

        Not available

      • Alarm

        Not available

      • Lighting

        Light

      • Images of toilet

        1 image

  • Washbasin

    Clearance height under sink: 75 cm

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    • Washbasin
      • Clearance height under sink

        75 cm

      • Hand drying options

        Disposable paper

• Museum shop 2 images
  • Access from accueil

    Flat path segment

  • Reception desk / cash desk

    Tabletop height: 90 cm

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    • Reception desk / cash desk
      • Tabletop height

        90 cm

      • Length of the area to maneuver in front of it

        500 cm

      • Width of the area to maneuver in front of it

        120 cm

      • Communication via intercom only

        No

      • Images of reception desk/cash desk

        1 image

  • Space conditions

    Lots of space

• Espace Projet 1 image
  • Access from Museum shop

    Flat path segment

  • Space conditions

    Lots of space

• Espace d’exposition 1er étage 4 images
  • Access from accueil

    Staircase/Elevator

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    • Staircase
      • Handrail

        Available, on both sides

      • Relief lettering on handrail

        Not available

      • Type of staircase

        Even

      • Width of stairs

        242 cm

      • Number of stairs

        6 or more

      • Landings

        Available

      • High contrast marking

        Yes

      • Images of staircase

        1 image

    • Elevator (alternative to Staircase)
      • Type of door

        Automatic door

      • Door width

        90 cm

      • Cab width

        120 cm

      • Cab depth

        140 cm

      • Height controls in cabin

        112 cm

      • Type of controls in cabin

        Smooth-running push buttons

      • High contrast marking controls in cabin

        Yes

      • Centrally controlled lift ordering

        No

      • Load capacity

        675 kg

      • Length of hallway near elevator

        500 cm

      • Width of hallway near elevator

        163 cm

      • Key required

        No

      • Mirror

        Available

      • Handrail

        Available

      • Support for the visually impaired

        Acoustic floor indication, Relief lettering

      • Emergency intercom system

        Available (with visual connection indicator)

      • Exterior view with open door

        1 image

      • Images of the interior control element

        1 image

  • Hearing Assistance Systems

    Induction (T-mode)

  • Space conditions

    Lots of space

• Espace d’exposition 2eme étage 4 images
  • Access from Espace d’exposition 1er étage

    Staircase/Elevator

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    • Staircase
      • Handrail

        Available, on both sides

      • Relief lettering on handrail

        Not available

      • Type of staircase

        Even

      • Width of stairs

        242 cm

      • Number of stairs

        6 or more

      • Landings

        Available

      • High contrast marking

        Yes

      • Images of staircase

        1 image

    • Elevator (alternative to Staircase)
      • Type of door

        Automatic door

      • Door width

        120 cm

      • Cab width

        120 cm

      • Cab depth

        140 cm

      • Height controls in cabin

        112 cm

      • Type of controls in cabin

        Smooth-running push buttons

      • High contrast marking controls in cabin

        Yes

      • Centrally controlled lift ordering

        No

      • Load capacity

        675 kg

      • Length of hallway near elevator

        435 cm

      • Width of hallway near elevator

        180 cm

      • Key required

        No

      • Mirror

        Available

      • Handrail

        Available

      • Support for the visually impaired

        Acoustic floor indication, Relief lettering

      • Emergency intercom system

        Available (with visual connection indicator)

      • Exterior view with open door

        1 image

      • Images of the interior control element

        1 image

  • Hearing Assistance Systems

    Induction (T-mode)

  • Space conditions

    Lots of space

• Espace Focus 2ème étage 1 image
  • Access from Espace d’exposition 2eme étage

    Flat path segment

  • Hearing Assistance Systems

    Induction (T-mode)

  • Space conditions

    Lots of space

• Place de stationnement visiteurs (Accès Ruchonet) 1 image
  • Access from Street

    Flat path segment

  • Parking space

    Designation: Disabled parking

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    • Parking space
      • Designation

        Disabled parking

      • Parking space boundary

        Available

      • Usage

        Public

      • Orientation

        Sideways

      • Width of parking space

        190 cm

      • Length of parking space

        500 cm

      • Space before/after

        500 cm

      • Slope

        1 %

      • Number of parking spaces of the same type

        2

      • Distance to entrance

        100 m

      • Covered

        No

      • Payment required

        No

      • Limited time

        No

      • Images of parking space

        1 image