The museum is working to improve access throughout its 15 galleries.  We are eager to hear what people think about our facilities so there will be a free cup of tea or coffee to anyone who completes an access survey on the day.

On Disabled Access Day:

There will be the first trial run of a special gallery touch and descriptive tour at 11:30am and 3:30pm.  The tour will last approximately 45 minutes.

There will be object handling throughout the day in the temporary exhibition gallery.

There will be a free space that can be used by any visitors who would like a moment away from the main museum.

Outside the museum, between 1 and 3, there will be a series of small science experiments, which give a flavouring of some of the frequent museum events.

These new features will build upon the museum’s current access provision which includes:

a Carers Go Free policy

a hearing loop

large print labels

ramp access throughout the galleries.