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Safety Instructions – University of Jyväskylä Open Science Centre
Guided Tours by Jyväskylä University Museum
Welcome to a guided tour organized by Jyväskylä University Museum! We organise guided tours for groups and as a part of various kinds of events in the Natural History Museum, in the Exhibition Centre Soihtu, in the Library Building Lähde, at the campus area (campus architecture and the Botanical Garden) as well as occasionally in the Kanavuori Collection Centre.
To ensure that your experience is both comfortable and safe, please read the instructions below before the tour. If you are the organizer or the contact person of your group, please make sure that all participants in your group are aware of these safety guidelines.
Before the Tour
• Check suitability: Make sure the tour is appropriate for your group (e.g., accessibility) by reviewing the description on the website Visiting our Campus as well as when inquiring and booking the guided tour.
• Inform about special needs and about the size of the group when booking:
- Let us know about any mobility issues or other special requirements. Please note that our tours are only partially accessible. Children and individuals with significant mobility challenges must be accompanied by a family member or assistant.
- Maximum size of the group:
- Guided campus tours and Exhibition Centre Soihtu: max. 30 persons / guide.
- Natural History Museum and Library Building Lähde max. 25 persons / group.
- Kanavuori Collection centre, max. 15 persons / group. When organised together with the Jyväskylä University Library there can be max. 25-30 persons / group that will be divided into two parallel guided groups.
When the tour starts:
• Dress appropriately: In winter, wear warm clothing and footwear. In summer, a water bottle and a hat are recommended. In case of the rain, take your umbrella or a raincoat with you.
• Intoxication: Participation is not allowed if intoxicated.
During the tour
- Follow the guide’s instructions: The guide will provide you important information about the tour both in the beginning and during the tour. Please pay attention carefully. Don’t hesitate to ask if you have any questions.
- Stay with the group: To avoid getting lost and minding the traffic, remain close to the guide. If you wish to leave the group before the end of the tour, always remember to inform the guide and the others about this.
- Behave appropriately toward other participants and the environment: Disruptive behavior may result in removal from the tour.
- Weather conditions: The guide may change the route or cancel the tour due to conditions such as thunderstorms or slippery surfaces.
- Inform the guide and the other participants in the group: in case you are not feeling well during the tour or if you see something that makes you worry, please let the others know.
Emergency situations
- Follow the guide’s instructions
- In case of emergency, it is everyone’s duty to help.
- When needed, contact the emergency number tel. 112 or use the Suomi112 mobile app. Tell your location as clearly as possible (e.g. the certain building or other landmark in the campus area). Follow the instructions.
Contact information
University of Jyväskylä
Seminaarinkatu 15
P.O. Box 35
40014 Jyväskylän yliopisto
Tel. (014) 260 1211