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Buffalo Bill Museum

General Information

* Name/Location of Museum/Exhibit

Buffalo Bill Museum

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

Yes

Is the route of travel well-lit?

Yes

Describe the surface of the route of travel:

Concrete

Slope of route of travel (at its steepest incline):

12 %

Width of route of travel (at its narrowest point):

53 1/2 inches

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

ExhibitIntroduction Video Room

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:

Seating available, large enough for wheelchair maneuvering, universal captions on video. Room is not well lit, so video is more easily viewable. 2 screens for video viewing, 2 speakers on each side of room for listening.

ExhibitMighty Buffalo Taxidermy Area

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:

32 inch wooden railing guard.

ExhibitBuffalo Bill's Wild West Area

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:

2 benches for seating

ExhibitWild West Arena

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:

This is an interactive, children's focused area. 30 inch pathway next to the ride on buffalos. The pattern design area is greater than 31 inches in height and there is a step stool provided for more ease of use.

ExhibitAntique Firearms Area

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:

Bullet types display case is 32 inches in height.

ExhibitAdversary to Advocate Display Case

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

Overall, the museum has accessible viewing of artifacts and printed materials. Entire floor has motion-activated lighting and readable print. Multiple seating areas are available for ease of use.

Additional comments/additional information regarding exhibits

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Assessment

Buffalo Bill Museum

General Information

ExhibitIntroduction Video Room

ExhibitMighty Buffalo Taxidermy Area

ExhibitBuffalo Bill's Wild West Area

ExhibitWild West Arena

ExhibitAntique Firearms Area

ExhibitAdversary to Advocate Display Case

Comments

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Assessment

Buffalo Bill Museum

General Information

ExhibitIntroduction Video Room

ExhibitMighty Buffalo Taxidermy Area

ExhibitBuffalo Bill's Wild West Area

ExhibitWild West Arena

ExhibitAntique Firearms Area

ExhibitAdversary to Advocate Display Case

Comments

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