Access Guide
Opening Times (Nov-March)
- Monday 10:00 - 16:00.
- Tuesday 10:00 - 16:00.
- Wednesday 10:00 - 16:00.
- Thursday 10:00 - 16:00.
- Friday 10:00 - 16:00.
- Saturday 10:00 - 16:00.
- Sunday 10:00 - 16:00.
Opening Times (April-October)
- Monday 10:00 - 17:00.
- 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 10:00 - 17:00.
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Comments
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- During the winter the Museum is open 10.00-16.00 7 days a week.
Location
- The venue is situated within the centre of the city.
- This venue is situated in York.
- The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest mainline station is York.
Parking
- The venue does not have its own car park.
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Public Car Parks.
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- There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
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On Street Parking and Drop-off Details.
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- On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.
- Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are not available.
- There is not a designated drop off point.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located to the front of the building.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main doors open away from you (push).
- The doors are single width.
- The doors are permanently held open.
- The door opening is 58cm (1ft 11in) wide.
Level Change (Main Entrance)
- There are steps to access this area / service.
- The steps are located in front of and immediately beyond the entrance.
- There is / are 15+ step(s) to the area / service.
- Lighting levels at the steps are low.
- The steps are not clearly marked.
- The steps are deep.
- The steps do have handrails.
Outside Access (Museum Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located to the front of the museum.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main doors open away from you (push).
- The doors are double width.
- The doors are permanently held open.
- The door opening is 110cm (3ft 7in) wide.
Level Change (Museum Entrance)
- There are steps to access this area / service.
- The steps are located in front of the entrance.
- There is / are 1 step(s) to the area / service.
- The steps are not clearly marked.
- The steps are medium.
- The steps do not have handrails.
Reception
- The desk/counter is 3m (3yd 10in) 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 medium.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
Inside Access
- There is not level access to the service(s).
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- This venue does play background music.
- Music is played In The Shop/Reception area.
- The lighting levels are medium.
Level Change (Museum)
- There are steps to access this area / service.
- The steps are located leading to the upper section of the museum.
- The steps are located leading to the upper section of the building.
- There is / are 9 step(s) to the area / service.
- Lighting levels at the steps are medium.
- The steps are not clearly marked.
- The steps are deep.
- The steps do not have handrails.
Museum
- Exhibits can be audio described.
- Tactile signage for exhibits is not available.
- The availability of tactile signage does not depend on exhibition.
- The availability of Braille signage depends on exhibition.
- Touch tours are available.
- Video tours are available.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- Concessions are available.
- There is not a wheelchair to borrow.
Accessible Toilet
- There are not accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilets are not available.
Additional Info
- Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
- Documents are not available in Braille.
- Documents are not available in large print.
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
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Comments
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- There is no running water at this venue.