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Introduction

• Related link Department of History and Philosophy of Science (Old Physical Chemistry).
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/venues/department-of-history-and-philosophy-of-science-old-physical-chemistry
• Related link Whipple Library.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/venues/whipple-library

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• Comments View
  • The Museum is located within the Cambridge University building Old Physical Chemistry (Department of History and Philosophy of Science).
  • The Whipple Museum holds an internationally important collection of scientific instruments and models, dating from the Middle Ages to the present.
  • Admission to the museum is free of charge.

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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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Opening Times

• Monday 12:30 - 16:30.
• Tuesday 12:30 - 16:30.
• Wednesday 12:30 - 16:30.
• Thursday 12:30 - 16:30.
• Friday 12:30 - 16:30.
• Saturday Closed.
• Sunday Closed.
• Please click here for information on opening times.

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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 on Corn Exchange Street.
• 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.
• Comments View
  • There is a continuous on street bay for parking.
  • The bays dimensions are 210 cm wide by approximately 18 metres long.
  • The bay is pay and display.
  • Blue Badge holders can park for free and without time limit.
  • Parking can be paid via cash, phone, or the following apps:
  • RingGo
  • MOBON
  • JustPark
  • The parking location number is 16716.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located in Free School Lane.
  • There is stepped 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 single width with a locked extension leaf.
  • The width of the door opening is 61cm.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 94cm.
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located at the front door and up to the museum entrance.
  • There is/are 12 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 15cm.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
• Comments View
  • There are 2 steps at the main door.
  • There are 10 steps up to the second set of doors up to the second set of doors.

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Outside Access (Accessible Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the museum, via the Pembroke Arch.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is an intercom.
  • The height of the intercom is 102cm (3ft 4in).
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are single width with a locked extension leaf.
  • The width of the door opening is 76cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located at the Entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
  • The handrail(s) is/are on the left going up.
  • The width of the ramp/slope is 120cm (3ft 11in).
• Comments View
  • The best way to access this entrance is via the Pembroke Arch on Pembroke Street. There is a map of this on the museum's website.
  • The righthand leaf can be opened to create a width of 108cm.
  • There is a hand sanitiser station straight ahead of you as you enter.
  • It is free standing and is 90cm High.
  • There is also a wall mounted hand sanitiser station on the right as you enter.
  • It is wall mounted and 125cm High.

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Reception

• The desk/counter is 27m (29yd 1ft) from the lift.
• There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
• Level access to the desk/counter is via lift.
• 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
  • There is a hand sanitiser on the left of the reception desk.
  • It is free standing at a height of 120cm.

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Inside Access

• 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 welcomed in public parts of the venue.
• The lighting levels are varied.

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Museum

• 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.
• There is a wheelchair to borrow.
• To borrow the wheelchair, please ask any member of staff.

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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 clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.
  • The lighting levels are good.
• Comments View
  • There are 2 sets of doors from the staircase/lift area to the main areas of the museum.
  • Both doors pull towards you.
  • Both doors may be difficult to open.
  • Both doors are double doors with one leaf locked.
  • The door openings with the leaf locked is 77cm
  • The door opening with the leaf unlocked is 120cm
  • The single leaf is unlocked via 2 flick locks. One at the top and the other at the bottom.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located on the right as you enter from the Accessible Entrance.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1 and 2.
• Wall mounted information boards are provided at lift landings.
• There are manual, single doors which may be difficult to open to access the lift lobby on the first floor and on the second floor.
• The lift is approximately 2m (2yd 7in) from the Accessible Entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 80cm (2ft 7in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 109cm x 140cm (3ft 7in x 4ft 7in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is 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 not have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is good.

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Accessible Toilet (Left Hand Transfer)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) from the Accessible Entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located to the left of the foyer.
  • There is not 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 outwards.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 88cm (2ft 11in).
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 155cm x 195cm (5ft 1in x 6ft 5in).
  • 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 left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • 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 fully functional.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are sanitary and open waste paper bin disposal units.
  • 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 both sides.
  • 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 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • 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 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 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 good.
  • There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
  • The lighting levels are good.

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Level Change (Accessible Toilet)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located to your left on entering the Museum via the Accessible Entrance.
• The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
• The ramp does have handrails.
• The handrails are on both sides.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are not available.

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Additional Info

• Documents are not available in Braille.
• Documents are not available in large print.
• A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
• This service cannot be requested.

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• Comments View
  • Venue has one parking space to be booked in advance by contacting venue.