Museum, historical/archaeological site

Musée de l'Auberge Symmes

Establishment assessed on

Accessibility rating
Partially accessible
Good to know
  • Wheelchair access: Please use the side entrance (contact the venue in advance)
  • Free admission. Guided tours available ($)
  • A virtual reality station (headset and mouse) is available on the ground floor, allowing visitors to explore the entire exhibition on the second floor
Symmes Inn Museum
Symmes Inn Museum
Reserved parking - near the building to the left of the entrance
Reserved parking - near the building to the left of the entrance
Main entrance - exterior
Main entrance - exterior
Main entrance - foyer
Main entrance - foyer
Side entrance - exterior
Side entrance - exterior
Side entrance - interior
Side entrance - interior
Exhibition Hall
Exhibition Hall
Exhibition Hall
Exhibition Hall
Virtual Reality Station
Virtual Reality Station
Women's restroom
Women's restroom
Men's restroom
Men's restroom

Establishment details

Door

  • Clear width (cm) : 80

Vestibule

  • Maneuvering space outside door swing-Width (cm) : 212
  • Maneuvering space outside door swing-Depth (cm) : 70

Second door

  • Type of door : single
  • Clear width (cm) : 75

Additional Information

A narrow, gently sloping entrance hall

Door

  • Clear width (cm) : 74

Accessible stall

  • Number of accessible stalls-Total : 1
  • Interior maneuvering space-Width (cm) : 115
  • Interior maneuvering space-Depth (cm) : 115

Door-Stall

  • Clear width (cm) : 77

Toilet

  • Transfer zone-Type : side
  • Transfer zone-Width (cm) : 82

Toilet-Grab bar (side)

  • Location : right side
  • Type of grab bar : diagonal

Parking-Information

  • Parking type : outdoor
  • Number of reserved spaces for people with disabilities : 1

Reserved parking

  • Entrance distance : near entrance

Exterior surface

  • Surface type : asphalt

Additional Information

Rough stone path

Circulation aisle

  • Slope(%) : 8

Door-Thresholds

  • Level difference between exterior floor and door sill (cm) : 1
  • Level difference between interior floor and door sill (cm) : 1

Door

  • Clear width (cm) : 100

Additional Information

Swing door

Access to floors

  • Number of floors(total) : 2
  • Number of accessible floors : 1

Circulation corridor

  • Clear width (cm) : 98

Seating furniture

  • Seating available : yes

Displays

  • Percentage of accessible items(%) : 75

Table

  • Height of surface (cm) : 74

Exhibit

  • Type : permanent

Additional Information

Tour of the 2nd floor via a virtual reality kiosk—headphones and mouse

Door

  • Clear width (cm) : 79

Accessible stall

  • Number of accessible stalls-Total : 1
  • Interior maneuvering space-Width (cm) : 125
  • Interior maneuvering space-Depth (cm) : 125

Door-Stall

  • Clear width (cm) : 77

Toilet

  • Transfer zone-Type : side
  • Transfer zone-Width (cm) : 89

Toilet-Grab bar (side)

  • Location : left side
  • Type of grab bar : diagonal

Description

The Auberge Symmes Museum, located in Old Aylmer in Gatineau, is housed in a historic building constructed in 1831 by Charles Symmes. Designated a historic monument and a National Historic Site of Canada, it features the permanent exhibition “The Symmes Inn: Windows on the Ottawa Valley,” which traces the history and uses of this iconic site on the banks of the Ottawa River.

Contact details

1, rue Front, Gatineau, Québec

819 682 0291 /

symmesreception@gmail.com

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