Venue Description

Kirkleatham Museum is the local heritage museum for the borough of Redcar and Cleveland. It is home to a treasure trove of artefacts and exhibitions; all housed in a magnificent 1709 Queen Anne building that began life as Free School for Boys. The museum features a wide range of exhibitions and displays covering local industrial, maritime and social history. Kirkleatham Museum also plays host to an annual programme of exciting exhibitions, family events, musical performances and seasonal activities. Visitors can also enjoy the beautiful grounds found around the museum, with excitement and adventure for children of all ages. Within the museum grounds, a small woodland trail has been created and benefits from hard surfaced pathways, suitable for visitors to enjoy all year round, including those with access difficulties.

Accessibility

The site is flat from the car park to the entrance of the museum. There is lift access to all floors

Access Statement

Access Statement Link: https://redcarcleveland.co.uk/enjoy/kirkleatham-museum-grounds-accessibility-statement/

Accessible Performances

We have introduced relaxed performances

Awards List

Museums Change Lives - Best Small Museum Award 2019 Visit England

Toilets

There are three accessible toilets on the site - one in the museum, one in the pavilion which is a large exhibition space opposite the museum and one which is part of the outdoor public toilets

Staff

Staff have had autism awareness training, low level makaton training and deaf awareness training

Assistance dog facilities

Assistance dog exercise facilities

The museum grounds are dog friendly

Other assistance dog facilities

The onsite cafe is dog friendly