Accessibility
DOCUMENTA SIXTEEN is committed to making its website, communication channels, exhibition venues, events, and educational programs as accessible and barrier-free as possible. We strive to ensure that all audiences can access information and engage with our programs, regardless of their individual needs.
This page will gradually highlight potential barriers and resources to support the participation of visitors and staff. Our accessibility measures and resources were realized in cooperation with various partners:
leicht ist klar – Office for Easy Language
Berlinklusion – Network for Accessibility in Art and Culture
Disability Advisory Council of the City of Kassel
FISCHSIGNS – media production and training in sign language
manua GmbH – International Sign (Language)
Access is a long-term commitment. We welcome your observations and suggestions to improve accessibility measures within the exhibition. Please contact us at accessibility@documenta.de to provide further feedback.
Tickets
Guests with abilities that significantly compromise their attendance to exhibition are eligible for reduced admission. A statement of eligibility must be presented at our ticket counters (degree of disability over 50%). The Kassel Participation Card is eligible only in conjunction with a valid form of identification.
On-site help and assistance
Certified assistance dogs are welcome at all venues of DOCUMENTA SIXTEEN.
Companions to visitors with certified mobility, sensory, cognitive, or communication needs are eligible to join the exhibition free of charge.
Our Accessibility Card facilitates entry to the exhibition and minimizes wait times during your visit. This card will be provided at our welcome center upon request and proof of eligibility.
Exhibition Walks
DOCUMENTA SIXTEEN offers guided tours for visitors with diverse needs, led by trained art educators.
Our tours include
German Sign Language (DGS)
International Sign Language (IS)
Please contact our visitor services directly for dates, inquiries, and reservations.
Easy Read
The website provides information about DOCUMENTA SIXTEEN, visitor information and ticket sales in Easy Read. Easy Read texts about the exhibition venues and service information will be regularly updated.
Sign Language
The website includes regularly updated videos in German Sign Langue and International Sign Language, including the following topics:
DOCUMENTA SIXTEEN
Website navigation
Website barriers
The website offers a range of access settings. We are committed to removing barriers as far as possible.
The following areas are not accessible:
Videos: all website videos are subtitled and available without audio description and full text alternative.
PDF downloads: several PDF files fare not barrier-free. Please contact accessibility@documenta.de for accessible formats.
Newsletter: our newsletters are accessible in their web version while barriers may occur in e-mail formats.
External content: external websites might present access barriers.