How to get there by public transport
M2 underground line (Porta Genova), buses 50 and 68 and trams 2, 9, 10 and 14.
For more information on ATM public transport, please visit: https://www.atm.it/en/ViaggiaConNoi/Disabili/Pages/ATMperidisabili.aspx

 

Parking
Cars can be parked along the blue lines in the immediate vicinity. For more information on traffic and where to park, please visit: 
https://www.comune.milano.it/aree-tematiche/mobilita/servizi-per-le-disabilita

 

Entrance
From the street, a broad opening (390 cm wide) leads to the inner courtyard. 4 metres further on there is a barrier at the vehicle entrance, with a pedestrian opening to the left (98 cm wide).
The pathway runs for 10 metres along the left-hand side of the courtyard. The entrance has two consecutive double hinged doors (the first with door panels of 83 cm each, and the second 107 cm each). 

 

Facilities
Base Milano contains:

  • the information desk (counter height 101 cm)
  • the ticket office (counter height 101 cm)

The museum staff provide information and assistance.

 

Direction signs
The building contains:

  • direction signs with arrows and large characters (at least 7 cm), which stand out clearly against the background
  • bathroom symbols which stand out clearly, are at eye height, and are of medium to large size.

 

Exhibition layout
Base is a project for culture and creativity in Milan, which is located in the restructured former warehouse of the Ansaldo steelworks. It houses cultural initiatives and events in the figurative publishing, and other cultural and creative industries, including quality arts and crafts, innovation and technology.
Access to the exhibition space is by 7 steps (h 15 cm), with a handrail to the left at a height of 100 cm. Alternatively, a lift platform is available (door 77 cm wide, internal space 128x80 cm).
The exhibition space is located beyond the co-working space and bar/cafe, with access through a 178 cm wide opening.

 

Bathroom facilities
The two disabled bathrooms are located at the end of the exhibition route. Both of them have the following fittings:

  • hinged door 90 cm wide
  • suspended washbasin (space in front 132 cm)
  • floor-standing toilet bowl (space in front 190 cm, to the right 122 cm, to the left 27 cm, horizontal handle to the right).

 

Bar/Cafe
The bar/cafe in the spacious main hall of Spazio Base Milano has a bar counter (h 78 cm) and is furnished with four-legged square and rectangular tables (space below h 65 cm).

 

Emergency exits
The emergency evacuation routes are marked. There is a visual and acoustic alarm system.