Venue Description

The Grosvenor Museum houses collections exploring the history of Chester, its art and silver heritage, and its natural history. Find out about life during the Roman military occupation and visit the Period House, with rooms from the 17th century to the 1920s. There is a year round programme of special exhibitions and events, with an inspiring service for schools. Admission to the museum is free, however we welcome a suggested donation of £3 per person.

Accessibility

The Grosvenor Museum has full independent access to the ground floor, including Exhibition Gallery One, lecture theatre, the ground floor of the Period House, the Roman Gallery and the Roman Stones Gallery, the shop and small cafe, and the accessible toilet. Platform lifts are located at the main entrance and between two other changes in floor level on the ground floor. There is a step-free entrance located off Bunce Street, which leads into the museum's shop. The Art Gallery, Silver Gallery, Natural Cheshire Gallery and Exhibition Gallery Two are on the first floor, and the Education Workroom is on the second floor. There are no lifts to other floors.

Accessibility Guide

Accessibility Guide Link: http://grosvenormuseum.westcheshiremuseums.co.uk/visit-us/

Toilets

There is an accessible toilet which has step-free access via platform lifts. The doors are wide enough for manual and power wheelchairs, and there are grab rails and easy turn taps.

Staff

Staff receive basic disability awareness training.