1 800 663 6556How the National Museum of Anthropology Restored Continuous, Barrier-Free Access
The National Museum of Anthropology in Mexico City recently upgraded its accessibility infrastructure by installing a Garaventa Lift Artira inclined platform lift. The museum was looking for a solution to improve access to its restaurant area, replacing two older platform lifts that were previously required to navigate the site’s unique architectural layout.
Resolving Complex Universal Design Challenges at the National Museum of Anthropology
- Product: Artira Inclined Platform Lift
- Installed by: LIBENMOVI
- Location: Mexico City, Mexico
- Installation year: 2026
Overcoming a Two-Lift Bottleneck
When the client first approached Garaventa Lift, they faced a complex accessibility challenge in their dining facility. The previous setup required two separate Savaria platform lifts to transport visitors up the staircase and into the restaurant area.
Having two individual lifts created several operational hurdles for the venue. Passengers using wheelchairs had to transition between two separate lifts just to reach a single destination, creating unnecessary delays and inconvenience. Additionally, managing two separate units increased maintenance needs while taking up significant footprint along the access route. The primary technical obstacle was the sheer longitude and extended run of the staircase, which originally required two separate units to bridge the physical gap. The museum needed a reliable, single-unit solution capable of covering the entire distance in one continuous path.
Consolidating Restaurant Access into a Single Artira Inclined Platform Lift
Garaventa Lift resolved the issue by installing a single Artira inclined platform lift. Designed specifically for long, complex, or curved stairways, the Artira allowed the museum to completely eliminate the old two-lift system in favor of one streamlined installation.
The museum was thrilled to get this accessibility problem resolved with just one unit, rather than two units as they had before, restoring smooth, uninterrupted access for all visitors heading to the restaurant. The Garaventa Lift Artira is an ideal solution for public institutions, historic buildings, and venues requiring accessibility across long or complex stairways. Its custom rail design is capable of handling long travel distances, steep angles, and intermediate landings within a single continuous rail system. When not in use, the platform folds compactly against the wall to keep stairways clear for general foot traffic. The system fully complies with international accessibility and ADA standards, utilizing a smooth drive system with gentle acceleration and deceleration to deliver a safe, comfortable ride over extended runs.
Elevating the Inclusive Experience at a Global Cultural Landmark
With the custom Garaventa Lift Artira now fully operational, the National Museum of Anthropology in Mexico City has successfully established a seamless, dignified transit route to its dining facility. This installation stands as a definitive case study in modern facility management—proving that even the most complex, multi-tiered structural challenges can be resolved through a single, smartly engineered accessibility solution.
