We want the Allard Pierson to be accessible to everyone. If you expect obstacles or problems in a particular area, please contact us. We will look for a solution.
Visitors using a wheelchair or rollator can take the lift from the entrance to the first floor, where the reception desk is located. We will help you from there if needed. The entire museum is accessible for wheelchair users.
Wheelchairs and rollators
The Allard Pierson is completely accessible to all types of wheelchairs and rollators. All floors are accessible by lift . Assistance from a staff member is required for certain lifts.
Guide dogs
Guide dogs are welcome in the museum.
Parking for disabled people
There is a disabled parking bay on the museum premises. This space has to be reserved a day in advance at +31 20 525 2556.
Care partner
Care assistant admission is free of charge
Toilets
There are a number of disabled toilets in the building. They are shown on the floorplan available at reception.
If you would like additional information or have a question: please contact a member of staff at +31 20 525 2556 or at this email address: info@allardpierson.nl.
General facilities and information
Available, provided or allowed
Assistance dogs allowed
Lift
GPS/Wifi reception everywhere
Map available
Catering service
Facilities for people with reduced mobility
Available, provided or allowed
Wheelchair accessible entrance
Passages sufficiently wide
Threshold-free building
Stairs with handrail
Accessible toilet
Mobile payment
Seating
Wheelchair loan
Stools available
Wheelchair spaces
Facilities for visually impaired people
Available, provided or allowed
Indoor navigation
Audio tour
Facilities for deaf or hard-of-hearing people
Available, provided or allowed
Open captions
Additional information
Dutch videos with English subtitles, or a combination of Dutch and English subtitles.
Additional information about the building, entrance, lift, and accessible toilet
Available, provided or allowed
- Number of floors: 4
- Door width (cm): 280
- Threshold height (cm): 1
- Lift dimensions in cm (w x d): 90x140
- Turning circle of at least 150 cm: Yes
- Free space next to toilet of at least 90 cm: No, 78 cm
Additional information
On the ground floor, the accessible toilet does not have a turning circle of 150 cm. Dimensions: 160 x 140 (w x d).
The accessible toilet on the 2nd floor does have a turning circle of 150 cm.
Not available, provided or allowed
Personal assistant (not available)
Image description (not available)
Braille material (not available)
Sensory experience (not available)
Sign language interpretation (not available)
Closed captions (not available)
Vibration vests/sign dancers (not available)
Sunflower keycord recognition (not available)
Low-stimulation/quiet space (not available)
There are stairlifts present at intermediate stages.