Espace pour la vie - Insectarium de Montréal
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Evaluation year by Kéroul: 2022
Espace pour la vie - Insectarium de Montréal
4581 rue Sherbrooke Est
Montréal, (Québec)
H1X 2B2
Phone 1: 514 868 3000
Phone 2:
1 855 518 4506
Website
:
www.espacepourlavie.ca/insectarium
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Description
A mobile app is available during the visit.
Accessibility
Inside of the establishment*
Height reception desk between 68.5 cm and 86.5 cm from the ground
Clearance under reception desk: larger than 68.5 cm
Elevator
Elevator larger than 80 cm x 1.5 m
Elevator: door width larger than 80 cm
Drinking fountain accessible for handicapped persons
Drinking fountain located in a alcove
Keroul Service Complice training
Elevator: no raised character control button
Elevator: audible signals when doors open
Elevator: verbal announcements
Elevator: visual indicators when doors open
Elevator: visual indicators for each floor
Additional information
- Ticket purchase terminal at the entrance: Touch screen and control mouse available.
- Cave: Very low light in places and some protruding walls. Although the experience leads you to destabilize during the visit, it is advisable to pay particular attention during your visit to the cave.
- Access ramp between the Head-to-Head and the Dome: Accessible (8% inclination).
Entrance*
Main entrance
1 1
Access to entrance: gentle sloop
No-step entrance
Clear width of door exceeds 80 cm
Automatic Doors
The 2nd door is automatic
Washroom with one stall* |
(Located : près de Tête-à-tête)
Clear width of door exceeds 80 cm
Toilet room: door opening to inside
The door lock is located between 90 cm and 1 m
The door is not easy to lock.
Manoeuvring clearance larger than 1.5 m x 1.5 m
Larger than 87.5 cm clear floor space on the side of the toilet bowl
Horizontal grab bar at right of the toilet height: between 84 cm and 92 cm from the ground
Sink height: between 68.5 cm and 86.5 cm
Clearance under the sink: larger than 68.5 cm
Sink: faucets with sensor
Mirror located less than 1 m
Paper towel dispenser: too high : 1,25 m
Washroom with one stall* |
(Located : près de l'accueil)
Toilet room accessible for handicapped persons
Toilet room: directional signage
Clear width of door exceeds 80 cm
Toilet room: door opening to inside
The door lock is located between 90 cm and 1 m
The door is not easy to lock.
Manoeuvring clearance larger than 1.5 m x 1.5 m
Larger than 87.5 cm clear floor space on the side of the toilet bowl
Horizontal grab bar at right of the toilet height: between 84 cm and 92 cm from the ground
Sink height: between 68.5 cm and 86.5 cm
Clearance under the sink: larger than 68.5 cm
Non insolated exposed pipes
Mirror located less than 1 m
Paper towel dispenser: too high : 1,27 m
Hand dryer height: between 1.05 m and 1.2 m
Showroom*
: Alcôve - Un œil plusieurs facettes
All sections are accessible.
100% of exhibit space accessible
Manoeuvring space diameter larger than 1.5 m available
Objects displayed at a height of less than 1.2 m
Descriptive labels located below 1.2 m
Showroom*
: Vibrant message
All sections are accessible.
100% of exhibit space accessible
Manoeuvring space diameter larger than 1.5 m available
Descriptive labels located below 1.2 m
Showroom*
: De brin en brin
Some sections are non accessible
Additional information
Although the activity itself is not accessible, it is still possible to attend and access the room.
Showroom*
: L'univers UV
All sections are accessible.
100% of exhibit space accessible
Manoeuvring space diameter larger than 1.5 m available
Descriptive labels located below 1.2 m
Showroom*
: Tête-à-tête
All sections are accessible.
100% of exhibit space accessible
Manoeuvring space diameter larger than 1.5 m available
Objects displayed at a height of less than 1.2 m
Descriptive labels located below 1.2 m
Showroom*
: Le Dôme
All sections are accessible.
100% of exhibit space accessible
Manoeuvring space diameter larger than 1.5 m available
Objects displayed too high : 1,93 m
Additional information
Tablet and mobile application available to see the insects more closely.
Showroom*
: Serre
Entrance: fixed Interior acces ramp
Entrance: interior access ramp: gentle slope
Entrance: interior access ramp: handrail between 86.5 cm and 96.5 cm from floor
All sections are accessible.
100% of exhibit space accessible
Manoeuvring space diameter larger than 1.5 m available
Objects displayed at a height of less than 1.2 m
Descriptive labels located below 1.2 m
Room* |
( Other/ Allaitement) (situé : près de l'accueil)
Table(s)
Room* |
( Other/ Groupe scolaire)
Table(s)
Additional information
- Tables: All tables have a round leg that can become an obstacle for a person in a wheelchair.
- Sink: No clearance under the sink
- fountain: No clearance under the fountain