Museum of Science and Technology (MOST)

The MOST Main Level Exhibits

General Information

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The MOST Main 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?

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

ExhibitPendulum

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:

A person in a wheelchair may not be able to reach to scoop sand into the funnel, and then
swing the pendulum.

ExhibitConnects 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?

Yes

Comments regarding this exhibit area:

Because of the width of the table, a person using a wheelchair
may not be able to reach all of the toys and connects to successfully play with them.

ExhibitBarnstormers Simulator

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 into a simulator

ExhibitButterfly Exhibit

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?

Yes

Comments regarding this exhibit area:

The printing is very small in this exhibit.

ExhibitCNY Model Trains

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:

: A person seated in a wheelchair or of short stature may not be able to view the trains.
There is a ramp on one side that has a big lip and a narrow route of travel. Wheels may get stuck between grass and platform.

ExhibitWalk-in Kalidascope

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 may not fit inside this exhibit and would not be able to turn around if
they did get inside.

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Assessment

The MOST Main Level Exhibits

General Information

ExhibitPendulum

ExhibitConnects Area

ExhibitBarnstormers Simulator

ExhibitButterfly Exhibit

ExhibitCNY Model Trains

ExhibitWalk-in Kalidascope

Comments

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Assessment

The MOST Main Level Exhibits

General Information

ExhibitPendulum

ExhibitConnects Area

ExhibitBarnstormers Simulator

ExhibitButterfly Exhibit

ExhibitCNY Model Trains

ExhibitWalk-in Kalidascope

Comments

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