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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include the Museum and Museum Shop.
• The museum is located on the ground, first and second floors of the Cambridge University Archaeology Building.
• Department of Archaeology (Archaeology Building) link (new tab) - click here.

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• Comments View
  • There is a separate front door on Downing Street for the Museum of Archaeology and Arthropology.

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Opening Times

• Monday Closed.
• Tuesday 10:00 - 17:00.
• Wednesday 10:00 - 17:00.
• Thursday 10:00 - 17:00.
• Friday 10:00 - 17:00.
• Saturday 10:00 - 17:00.
• Sunday 12:00 - 17:00.
• Please click here for information on opening times.

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Location

• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest National Rail station is Cambridge.

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Parking

• The venue does not have its own car park.

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• Public Car Parks View
  • There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
  • The name of the car park is the Grand Arcade car park.
  • The car park is located in Downing Street.
• 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.
  • Standard marked parking bays are located on Free School Lane.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the museum on Downing Street.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The width of the door opening is 107cm.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The width of the door opening is 112cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the Entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
• Comments View
  • There are wooden double doors that are permanently held open located before the doors that were surveyed.

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Outside Access (Rear Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the building in the courtyard.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 112cm.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) both ways.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
  • The width of the door opening is 118cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located at the rear Entrance Doors.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
  • The width of the ramp/slope is 102cm (3ft 4in).
  • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
• Comments View
  • The doors described above access the main staircase. Between the staircase and the reception there is an automatic door with an opening of 82cm which can be seen in photograph 3.

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Reception

• The desk/counter is 1m (3ft 3in) from the Main Entrance.
• There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
• The desk/counter is low (76cm or lower).
• The lighting levels are moderate to good.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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• Comments View
  • The Reception also serves as the counter for the museum shop.

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Inside Access

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

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Museum

• Tactile signage for exhibits is not available.
• The availability of tactile signage does not depend on exhibition.
• Braille signage for exhibits is not available.
• The availability of Braille signage does not depend on exhibition.
• Video tours are not available.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is a wheelchair to borrow.
• To borrow the wheelchair, please see a member of reception staff.

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• Comments View
  • Exhibits can be audio described on request.
  • Touch tours are available on request.
  • There are digital visual exhibits placed throughout the museum.
  • There are chairs with arm rests available throughout the museum.
  • There is a seating area in the museum on the 2nd floor with bench seating and a table.
  • The table is 72cm.
  • There is a hand sanitiser station ahead and to your right as you enter the museum on the first floor. It is free standing and at a height of 80cm.
  • There is a hand sanitiser station on the far left and past the central stairwell on the second floor. It is free standing and at a height of 80cm.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1 and 2.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The steps are not clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on the left going up.
  • There is a landing.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
• Comments View
  • There is an automatic door between the museum area and the staircase on the ground floor with a width of 82cm. This is shown in photograph 4.
  • On the first and second floors there are heavy double doors to exit the stairwell. The set of doors on the first floor are shown in photograph 5.
  • The door opening is 125cm.
  • There is a member of staff available to help with the doors.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located to the left as you enter via the Main Entrance.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, UG, 1 and 2.
• Wall mounted information boards are provided at lift landings.
• There are manual, double doors which may be difficult to open to access the lift lobby on the ground floor, on the first floor and on the second floor.
• The lift is approximately 3m (3yd 10in) from the Main Entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 110cm (3ft 7in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 110cm x 145cm (3ft 7in x 4ft 9in).
• There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does have an audible announcer.
• The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lift does have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is good.

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• Comments View
  • The doors to the lift open at both ends on the first and second floor.
  • This aids access to the toilets.

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Accessible Toilet (First Floor - Gender Neutral - Right Hand Transfer)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is no signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 1m (3ft 3in) from the lift.
  • This accessible toilet is located on the first floor landing, within the standard gender neutral toilets.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a gender neutral facility.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a sliding bolt.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 94cm (3ft 1in).
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 194cm (4ft 11in x 6ft 4in).
  • There is not sufficient turning space in the cubicle for a wheelchair user.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 82cm (2ft 8in).
  • 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.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are sanitary and open waste paper bin disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • There are coat hooks in the toilet at 112cm and 170cm from the floor.
• 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 both sides.
  • There is a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The shelf has the minimum dimensions of 12.5cm x 40cm.
  • The shelf is at a height of 80cm.
  • The shelf is located where it is reachable.
  • There is a mirror.
  • Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 115cm (3ft 9in).
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is not a toilet roll holder.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 76cm (2ft 6in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is poor.
  • There is a low colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is fair.
  • There is a poor colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
  • Baby change facilities are located within the accessible toilet cubicle.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 47cm (1ft 7in).
• Comments View
  • There is a door at the entrance to the standard and accessible gender neutral toilet area.
  • The door is permanently held open.
  • The door opening is 77cm wide.
  • There is written signage stating these are gender neutral toilets and pictorial signage for a baby change.
  • The nappy bin is located outside the cubicle.

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Accessible Toilet (Second Floor - Gender Neutral - Right Hand Transfer)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is no signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 1m (3ft 3in) from the lift.
  • This accessible toilet is located on the second floor, in the gender neutral standard toilets.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a gender neutral facility.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a sliding bolt.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 92cm (3ft).
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 200cm (4ft 11in x 6ft 7in).
  • There is not sufficient turning space in the cubicle for a wheelchair user.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 80cm (2ft 7in).
  • 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.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are sanitary and open waste paper bin disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • The height of the coat hook is 170cm from the floor.
• 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 both sides.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There is a mirror.
  • Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 49cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer cannot 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 not a towel dispenser.
  • There is not a toilet roll holder.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is poor.
  • There is a low colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is fair.
  • There is a poor colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
  • Baby change facilities are located within the accessible toilet cubicle.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 47cm (1ft 7in).
• Comments View
  • There is a doorway at the entrance to the standard and accessible gender neutral toilet area.
  • The door opening is 77cm wide.
  • There is written signage on the door for gender neutral toilets.
  • There is pictorial signage on the door for gender neutral toilets, the accessible toilet and for a baby change.

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Standard Toilet(s) (First Floor - Gender Neutral)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
• Access to Standard Male Toilet(s) View
  • Lighting levels in the male toilets are moderate to good.
• Access to Standard Shared Toilet(s) View
  • The shared toilets that were surveyed are located on the first floor.
  • The shared toilet(s) is/are approximately 1m (3ft 3in) from the lift.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the shared toilet(s).
  • Lighting levels in the shared toilets are moderate to good.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Second Floor - Gender Neutral)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
• Access to Standard Shared Toilet(s) View
  • The shared toilets that were surveyed are located to your left on exiting the lift on the second floor.
  • The shared toilet(s) is/are approximately 1m (3ft 3in) from the lift.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the shared toilet(s).
  • Lighting levels in the shared toilets are moderate to good.
• Comments View
  • There is a vertical grab rail to the left of the toilet with good contrast.
  • There is horizontal grab rail to the right of the toilet with poor contrast.
  • There is a grab rail on the rear of the toilet cubicle door with poor contrast.
  • There are vertical grab rails either side of the sink with good contrast.

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Additional Info

• Documents are not available in Braille.
• Documents are available in large print.
• A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is normally on duty.
• Staff are trained to BSL level 2.

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• Comments View
  • Some documents (such as exhibition text) are available in large print.