arcam

Architecture for everyone. That should be the norm. That’s why Arcam continuously strives to make the gallery as accessible as possible for all visitors.

Do you have specific questions or requests regarding the accessibility of Arcam? Please email arcam@arcam.nl or call Arcam at 020 620 4878.

• There is a wheelchair-accessible toilet on the lower floor.
• An elevator provides access to all three floors.
• Assistance dogs are welcome.
• Caregivers enter for free.
• There is no tactile map or audio tour available yet.
• Starting in March 2024, Arcam will feature a tactile model of the pavilion, created by Hannes Walraven.

• Acoustics: Improved with textiles in the gallery space.
• Readability: Text plaques are designed for readability and visibility.
• Color Contrast: Enhanced color contrast in the space improves navigation, especially for those with visual impairments or color blindness.
• Glass Door Markings: The Arcam pavilion contains a lot of glass. The glass doors are marked for better visibility and safety.
• Rest Areas: Several rest and seating areas are created within the exhibition.
• Exhibition Texts: All texts will soon be available for download so you can listen to or read them before your visit.

• Door widths at Arcam vary from 85-100 cm. The entrance hall measures 1.90m x 1.90m. No wheelchairs are available for loan. Contact Arcam for an alternative entrance.
• On the lower floor, you will find both regular and wheelchair-accessible toilets. The wheelchair-accessible toilet, measuring 2 by 2m, is on the left side when arriving from the stairs or elevator.
• There are no folding stools, rollators, or walking sticks available for loan.

• Assistance dogs, on a leash, are welcome.
• Stairs are marked.
• All exhibition texts will soon be available for download so you can listen to or read them before your visit.
• Videos in the exhibitions have audio (NL/EN) but do not include audio description.
• Tactile Model: Arcam produced a tactile model of the building and the surroundings, designed by Hannes Walraven, with audio and descriptions.

• Het filmmateriaal in de tentoonstelling is voorzien van ondertiteling (NL/EN).
• Alle tentoonstellingsteksten zijn binnenkort te downloaden, zodat je ze kunt beluisteren of lezen voorafgaand aan je bezoek.

• Exhibition films are subtitled (NL/EN).
• All exhibition texts will soon be available for download so you can listen to or read them before your visit.