Peter Mitterhofer Typewriter Museum
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The evolution of the typewriter ranks among the most fascinating chapters in the history of technology. Without this instrument, it would be impossible to imagine our economic, cultural and private lives. The museum’s collection comprises over 1,400 examples, dating from 1864 to 1980, displayed across the museum’s four floors. Particular emphasis is placed on the prototypes of the inventor Peter Mitterhofer from Parcines, to whom the Municipality of Parcines has dedicated this museum.
The Peter Mitterhofer Typewriter Museum in Parcines is the pilot museum of ITAT2049|SMART – Small Museums Alliance Representing Territories, which, under the coordination of ‘South Tyrol for All’, has implemented various innovative measures to ensure a truly barrier-free cultural experience:
New digital guide for everyone
The museum’s conventional audio guide has been replaced by a fully accessible digital guide, in which all content is created according to the multisensory principle:
- readable as accessible digital text in the three languages German, Italian and English;
- readable with a screen reader (for people with visual impairments);
- audible via professional audio dubbing; and
- viewable in sign language (video clips in LIS and ÖGS for people with hearing impairments).
The technology used enables a barrier-free guided tour of the museum on site using your own mobile phone, or from home on a PC thanks to a virtual tour of the Typewriter Museum.
> Go to the preview of the new digital guide for everyone
Accessible virtual reality film
In addition to the museum guide, independent L. has commissioned an immersive 3D film about Peter Mitterhofer’s typewriter prototypes. The international production involved the Peter Mitterhofer Typewriter Museum in Parcines, the Palais Mamming Museum in Merano, the Technical Collections in Dresden, and, in collaboration with the Vienna Technical Museum. The film’s technical features make it accessible to a wide audience:
- trilingual (German, Italian and English);
- with subtitles;
- with translation into the two sign languages ÖGS and LIS (German and Italian).
> Trailer - https://youtu.be/knZRi4iivrA
The cross-border Interreg SMART project is funded by the European Regional Development Fund and Interreg V-A Italy-Austria 2014-2020, Call 2018.
Rating: High accessibility
The museum does not have its own car park, but there is a parking area in the nearby square in front of the building, with one space reserved for disabled visitors. The main entrance to the museum has steps; therefore, wheelchair users can access the building via the rear entrance (there is a bell on the left-hand wall to call for assistance). The museum tour begins on the ground floor, where there is a 66 cm narrow passage (which can be avoided). A spacious lift (150x150 cm) connects all floors of the building except for the mezzanine on the 3rd floor, which is accessible via a spiral staircase. The accessible toilet is located on level -1 (without grab rails).
Note: The car park also has a parking space reserved for disabled people, but it is less convenient as you have to cross a junction without a pedestrian crossing.
Car park
Public
- yes
At cost
- no
Covered car park
- no
Reserved parking spaces
Present
- yes
Amount
- 1
Marking
- yes
Width > 3.2 m
- yes
Distance from the entrance < 50 m
- yes
Road crossing
Necessary
- yes
With zebra crossing
- no
Characteristics access path
Covered
- no
Ascending
- yes
Ascending slope < 7%
- no
Lateral inclination < 3,5%
- no
Resting platform
Present
- yes
Width of access path
- > 90 cm
Orientation system
Present
- no
Note: Car Park 2, on the other hand, has a limited number of spaces, but is located right next to the museum’s side entrance (which is reserved for wheelchair users).
Car park
Public
- yes
At cost
- no
Covered car park
- no
Reserved parking spaces
Present
- no
Note: The main entrance is not accessible to wheelchair users as it has steps. There is an accessible rear entrance equipped with a bell for requesting assistance.
Access via
Stairs or steps
- open
- /
Entrance
Door present
- yes
- yes
Door opens without effort
- yes
- yes
Width of door in cm
- 120
- 115
Door opens towards the outside
- yes
- yes
Automatic door
- no
- no
Door closer
- yes
- yes
Threshold present
- yes
- yes
Height of threshold in cm
- 2,5
- 0,5
Bell for requesting assistance
- no
- no
Checkout door height cm
- 114
- 114
Orientation system
Present
- yes
- yes
Sign posts
- yes
- yes
Carpets
- no
- yes
Presence of
Lift
- /
- open
Paving
- Tiles / Marble
- Tiles / Marble
Entrance
Door present
- yes
Door opens without effort
- yes
Width of door in cm
- 115
Door opens towards the outside
- yes
Automatic door
- no
Door closer
- yes
Threshold present
- yes
Height of threshold in cm
- 0.5
Bell for requesting assistance
- yes
Presence of
Lift
Checkout door height cm
- 114
Internet point
Present
- yes
Carpets
- yes
Paving
- Tiles / Marble
Note: The ticket office and the souvenir shop are located near the main entrance. Ticket office height: 114 cm. The minimum width of the passageways is 94 cm.
On the same level as reception
- yes
Entrance area
Door present
- yes
Manoeuvring space > 140 x 140 cm
- yes
Counter height in cm
- 114
Orientation systems
Sign posts
- yes
Wayfinding for the Visually Impaired
- no
Paving
- Tiles / Marble
Note: The museum tour begins on the ground floor, where there is a narrow passageway (66 cm wide) that can be avoided.
Room description:
- Piano Terra
On the same level as reception
- yes
Entrance area
Door present
- no
Internal doors
Present
- yes
Narrowest door width cm
- 66
Thresholds > 2.5 cm present
- no
Manoeuvring space
Minimum path width
- 94
Manoeuvring space > 140 x 140 cm
- yes
Availability of
Lift
Accessible toilet
- no
Orientation systems
Present
- yes
Sign posts
- yes
Overhead hazards
- no
Floor covering
- no
Paving
- Tiles / Marble
Room description:
- Primo Piano
On the same level as reception
- no
Access via
Entrance area
Door present
- no
Internal doors
Present
- no
Manoeuvring space
Minimum path width
- 67
Manoeuvring space > 140 x 140 cm
- yes
Accessible toilet
- no
Orientation systems
Present
- yes
Sign posts
- yes
Overhead hazards
- no
Floor covering
- no
Paving
- Parquet / Wood *
Note: The lift goes up to the second floor, where there is a spiral staircase leading to a small mezzanine with more typewriters on display.
Room description:
- Secondo Piano
On the same level as reception
- no
Access via
Entrance area
Door present
- no
Internal doors
Present
- no
Manoeuvring space
Minimum path width
- >120
Manoeuvring space > 140 x 140 cm
- yes
Availability of
Steps and stairs
Accessible toilet
- no
Orientation systems
Present
- yes
Sign posts
- yes
Overhead hazards
- no
Floor covering
- no
Paving
- Parquet / Wood *
Note: The mezzanine can only be reached via a spiral staircase.
Room description:
- Soppalco
On the same level as reception
- no
Access via
Steps and stairs
Entrance area
Door present
- no
Internal doors
Present
- no
Manoeuvring space
Minimum path width
- 87
Manoeuvring space > 140 x 140 cm
- no
Accessible toilet
- no
Orientation systems
Present
- no
Overhead hazards
- no
Floor covering
- no
Paving
- Parquet / Wood *
Note: The archive is open to visitors and accessible by lift, but has limited space to manoeuvre and narrow passages measuring 66 cm. Here we find a large number of typewriters, in particular numerous post-war models dating from the 1950s. The archive thus serves to complement the chronology presented in the exhibitions on the upper floors.
Room description:
- Archivio
On the same level as reception
- no
Access via
Entrance area
Door present
- yes
Width of door in cm
- 101
Door opens towards outside / sliding door
- no
Automatic door
- no
Door closer
- no
Threshold present
- yes
Threshold in cm
- 1
Manoeuvring space
Minimum path width
- 66
Manoeuvring space > 140 x 140 cm
- no
Accessible toilet
Orientation systems
Present
- yes
Sign posts
- yes
Overhead hazards
- no
Floor covering
- no
Paving
- Asphalt / Concrete
Note: The accessible toilet is located on level -1 and is not fitted with grab rails.
Position in building
- Level -1
Access via
WC suitable for the disabled marked with international symbol
- yes
Position of WC suitable for disabled
- Separate room
Entrance area
Width of door in cm
- 90
Door opens towards the outside / sliding door
- yes
Door closer
- no
Threshold present
- no
Manoeuvring area outside > 140 x 140 cm
- yes
WC
Grab handle
- no
Free space to approach WC from side in cm
- 90
Distance from back wall in cm
- 70
Height in cm
- 50
Warning bell in tangible distance
- yes
Washbasin
Accessible
- yes
Height in cm
- 86
Free space under washbasin in cm
- 68
Adjustable in height
- no
Height of mirror in cm
- 100
Adjustable mirror
- no
Water tap with
- Control lever
Paving
- Tiles / Marble
