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The Pergamon museum has fascinating, massive ruins from Greek and Near East excavations. Although only 60% of the museum is step-free, it is definitely worth visiting. The museum is accessed via a bridge over the Spree River, located to the west of the building, which has a wheelchair lift to get up the steps. Europe Disabled Travel Advice, Accessible Tours Hotels, Accessible Holidays, Disabled Guided Tours By www.sagetraveling.com.

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The Pergamon museum has fascinating, massive ruins from Greek and Near East excavations. Although only 60% of the museum is step-free, it is definitely worth visiting. The museum is accessed via a bridge over the Spree River, located to the west of the building, which has a wheelchair lift to get up the steps. The neighboring Neues Museum requires a ticket with an entrance time so when you get to the Pergamon Museum, buy a Neues Museum ticket for 2 ½ or 3 hours later.

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Is there an accessible entrance? “Yes, the approach to the entrance is from the west side of the building. There is a pedestrian bridge to cross onto the Museum island that has a wheelchair lift to get up 13 steps. There is an intercom at the base of the steps to talk to a staff member.

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When I went there the lift was out of order (which is common in museums throughout Europe), so a staff member led me to a neighboring bridge to the north which had level access.

Is the door push/pull, revolving, automated by a button, or motion activated? The door into the museum is located to the right of the steps into the building and is activated by a button.

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• Where is the closest place that cars/taxis can drop-off people? On Am Kupfergraben street across the river to the west of the building

• Are there cobblestones or hills leading to the entrance? No cobblestones or hills

• What percentage of the attraction can be viewed without having to go up steps? 60%

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• Which parts are not accessible? The Classical Antiquities wing (Rooms 8-19) to the left is accessed via -3 and +7 steps. It’s a shame that the museum has not made the entire exhibit accessible as this would only take a small ramp and a single wheelchair lift.

• Are there loaner wheelchairs? Yes

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• Is there an accessible bathroom? Yes. There are 3 steps down to the bathrooms near the coat check and you need to ask a staff member to use the lift.Is the door wide enough for a wheelchair? YesAre there grab bars? YesIs there a space to position a wheelchair next to the toilet? Yes

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• Are there guided tours that don’t have to go up steps? No, the guided tours go up and down steps

• Does advance notice need to be given for……handicapped parking? No…opening of an accessible entrance? No, but you need to call the staff using the button at the bottom of the 13 steps…loaner wheelchairs? No…accessible tours? No

• Is there a discount for someone with a disability and/or their companion? Yes, half-price for someone with at least 50% disability and free for a companion of that person.

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