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Location

The venue is situated within the centre of the city.
This venue is situated in Armagh.
There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
The nearest mainline station is Portadown.

Opening Times

Monday 13:30 - 16:00.
Monday 10:00 - 12:30.
Tuesday 10:00 - 12:30.
Tuesday 13:30 - 16:00.
Wednesday 13:30 - 16:00.
Wednesday 10:00 - 12:30.
Thursday 13:30 - 16:00.
Thursday 10:00 - 12:30.
Friday 13:30 - 16:00.
Friday 10:00 - 12:30.
Saturday Closed.
Sunday Closed.

Comments View
- The Museum opens the first Saturday of each month between May and September.
- Please contact the venue for details.

Parking

The venue does not have its own car park.

Public Car Parks View
- There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
- The name of the car park is Londsdale Road Pay and Display Car Park.
- The car park is located on Londsdale Road by the bus station.
On Street Blue Badge Parking View
- On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.
On Street Standard Parking View
- Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are available.
- The dimensions of the standard marked parking bays are 225cm x 630cm (7ft x 20ft).
- Standard marked parking bays are located on The Mall East.
Drop-off Point View
- There is not a designated drop off point.

Outside Access (Main Entrance)

This information is for the entrance located on College Hill.
There is not level access into the venue.
The bell is in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
The main doors open away from you (push).
The doors are single width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 97cm (3ft) wide.

Level Change (Main Entrance)

There are steps to access this area / service.
The steps are located directly in front of the entrance.
There is / are 8 step(s) to the area / service.
The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
The steps are deep.

Comments View
- The first 6 steps have handrails on both sides.

Reception

The reception desk is 1m (3ft 11in) from the main entrance.
There is level access to reception from the entrance.
The reception desk is medium in height.
The desk does not have a lowered section.
Lighting levels are medium.

Inside Access

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There is level access to the service(s).
There is not a hearing assistance system.
This venue does not play background music.
Motorised scooters are not welcomed in public parts of the venue.
The lighting levels are varied.

Other Floors

Steps View
- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The steps are not clearly marked.
- The steps are medium.
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on the right going up.
- There is a landing.
- The lighting level is bright.

Museum

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Exhibits cannot be audio described.
Tactile signage for exhibits is not available.
Braille signage for exhibits is not available.
Touch tours are not available.
Video tours are not available.
There is not a hearing assistance system.

Toilet with Adaptations

Accessible toilet facilities are available.

Location and Access View
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 7m (7yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located on the right past reception.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
Features and Dimensions View
- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens inwards.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 84cm (2ft 9in).
- The door is heavy.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 133cm x 210cm (4ft 4in x 6ft 11in).
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- The lateral transfer space is 135cm (4ft 5in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- There is an emergency alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
Position of Fixtures View
- Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on the right.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- There is a mirror.
- Mirrors are not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 44cm (1ft 5in).
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the hand dryer is 110cm (3ft 7in).
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the towel dispenser is 115cm (3ft 9in).
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- The height of the wash basin is 89cm (2ft 11in).
Colour Contrast and Lighting View
- The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
- There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
- There is a poor colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
- The lighting levels are bright.