Museum of Science and Technology (MOST)

The MOST Lower Level Exhibits

General Information

* Name/Location of Museum/Exhibit

The MOST Lower Level Exhibits

Is there a continuous unobstructed route of travel from entrance to the exhibit(s)?

Yes

Describe the surface of the route of travel:

carpet

Overall, is there clear space around exhibits and areas of 60" or more in diameter?

Yes

Overall, are table case exhibits 36" in height or less from the floor?

Yes

For exhibits that are interactive or “hands-on," is the height of the exhibit between 15" to 48" if unobstructed or 15" to 44" if obstructed?

Yes

Overall, are photographs available for items that require high mounting or low lighting?

Yes

Overall does the lighting of exhibits allow for easy reading/viewing?

Yes

Are pictures used along with words in exhibits?

Yes

For exhibits that are visual images, are there audio description services?

Overall, does print on exhibits follow guidelines for font size?

(less than 3" viewing distance = 24 point font, 39" viewing distance = 48 point font, 78" viewing distance = 100 point font, 118" viewing distance = 148 point font)

Yes

ExhibitPlay the Game MOST Basketball

Type of exhibit:

Permanent

Overall, is there an accessible route of travel throughout this exhibit area?

Overall, are items within this exhibit within average line of site?

Yes

Comments regarding this exhibit area:

a person using a wheelchair could get in this area but must be lifted in the front to get over lip.

ExhibitBrain Area/Developmental

Type of exhibit:

Permanent

Overall, is there an accessible route of travel throughout this exhibit area?

Yes

Overall, are items within this exhibit within average line of site?

Comments regarding this exhibit area:

This exhibit area has strobe lights.

ExhibitPlanetarium Area with Exhibits

Type of exhibit:

Permanent

Overall, is there an accessible route of travel throughout this exhibit area?

Yes

Overall, are items within this exhibit within average line of site?

Comments regarding this exhibit area:

The mini theater had captions. This exhibit uses 3D glasses to see effects.

ExhibitPlay Area

Type of exhibit:

Permanent

Overall, is there an accessible route of travel throughout this exhibit area?

Overall, are items within this exhibit within average line of site?

ExhibitMuscles and Bones Exhibit

Type of exhibit:

Permanent

Overall, is there an accessible route of travel throughout this exhibit area?

Overall, are items within this exhibit within average line of site?

Comments regarding this exhibit area:

this exhibit involves getting on a bicycle

ExhibitEvidence of Life

Type of exhibit:

Permanent

Overall, is there an accessible route of travel throughout this exhibit area?

Overall, are items within this exhibit within average line of site?

Comments regarding this exhibit area:

: This exhibit cannot be accessed using a wheelchair

ExhibitMineral and Rock Exploration Cave

Type of exhibit:

Permanent

Overall, is there an accessible route of travel throughout this exhibit area?

Yes

Overall, are items within this exhibit within average line of site?

Comments regarding this exhibit area:

: Sand may make travel difficult for a person using a wheelchair, tight turning radius, low lighting

Comments

After getting the sand on wheelchair tires, it may be difficult to maneuver throughout the rest of the museum

Additional comments/additional information regarding exhibits

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Assessment

The MOST Lower Level Exhibits

General Information

ExhibitPlay the Game MOST Basketball

ExhibitBrain Area/Developmental

ExhibitPlanetarium Area with Exhibits

ExhibitPlay Area

ExhibitMuscles and Bones Exhibit

ExhibitEvidence of Life

ExhibitMineral and Rock Exploration Cave

Comments

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Assessment

The MOST Lower Level Exhibits

General Information

ExhibitPlay the Game MOST Basketball

ExhibitBrain Area/Developmental

ExhibitPlanetarium Area with Exhibits

ExhibitPlay Area

ExhibitMuscles and Bones Exhibit

ExhibitEvidence of Life

ExhibitMineral and Rock Exploration Cave

Comments

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