Great day at the hub in the Shetland museum for Wool Week 2025
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Date of visit: September 2025
I have experience of challenges around: moving around
I use or have experience of: powerchair, walking aid, wheelchair
Overall Rating
Good
Easy to get into & move around the Shetland museum. Mainly level access throughout but lift up to the meeting room I was attending on this day.
Disabled Access In and Around
Excellent
There is an easily accessible ramp up to the entrance to the museum . Then there is a rotating automatic door which can be slowed to accommodate people with poor mobility or wheelchairs. The reception area is all level flooring with easy access for everyone. There is a lift to the upper floor. All very accessible & easy to manoeuvre.
Accessible facilities: Lift to some areas, Seating at regular intervals, Step-free access to most areas
Parking & Transport
Excellent
I travelled to this place by personal vehicle
There are disabled parking spaces near to the area that you enter the museum
Accessible facilities: Dedicated on-site parking
Accessible Toilets
Good
Toilet are on ground floor & first floor. Well signposted, clean with plenty of room to manoeuvre a wheelchair & transfer.
Facilities: Accessible toilet
Staff
Excellent
Staff are welcoming & offering assistance at any time during your visit.
