EP 1130-2-550
15 Nov 96
APPENDIX C
VISITOR CENTER CHECKLIST
(SCALE is based on 1 = poor to 5 = very good)
C-1.
Visitor Reception
a.
Is the approach to the facilities inviting?..................1 2 3 4 5
(1)
Are sign directions clear and concise?..................1 2 3 4 5
(2)
Are there negatively worded signs?........................Y
N
(3)
Is parking easy and convenient?.........................1 2 3 4 5
(4)
Is parking provided for persons with disabilities?........Y
N
(5)
Are there barriers to handicapped?........................Y
N
b.
Does the visitor center establish a friendly
and welcome mood?............................................1 2 3 4 5
(1)
Are the surroundings warm and friendly?.................1 2 3 4 5
(2)
Is there a personal welcome message?....................1 2 3 4 5
(3)
Is there an orientation map of the building?..............Y
N
(4)
Is there an orientation map of the project?...............Y
N
(5)
Do the exhibits invite participation or
involvement?............................................1 2 3 4 5
(6)
Are any exhibits directed toward children?................Y
N
(7)
Can all exhibits be viewed by children?...................Y
N
(8) Are exhibits of the appropriate size and proportion to the
space available?...........................................Y
N
(9) Are the messages on exhibits of appropriate size for easy
reading, including the visually impaired?..................Y
N
(10) Are the exhibits done in a color scheme that is warm
and inviting?.............................................Y
N
(11) Are there interior architectural barriers
for persons with disabilities?............................Y
N
(12) Is there a good traffic flow through the
exhibit and display area?.................................Y
N
c.
Is there a central theme to interpretive material?...........1 2 3 4 5
(1)
Does any one subject dominate the others?.................Y
N
C-1