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Overview

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• About View
  • This is a local history museum with a range of artifacts, and permanent and temporary exhibits over 2 floors.
  • Facilities available in the venue include: a kids' room, education room, courtyard and gift shop.
  • View information on opening times
• Parking and Public Transport View
  • The venue has its own car park, with Blue Badge parking available.
  • The nearest train station is Scunthorpe.
  • The nearest bus station is on Fenton Street, Scunthorpe.
  • For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Google Maps (opens new tab).
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• Getting In and Around View
  • There is step-free level access at the most accessible entrance.
  • There is step-free level access throughout, this may include the use of a lift.
  • Access throughout may include doors permanently held open and narrow walkways.
  • The ground floor, and upper exhibition areas and galleries can be accessed via a platform lift and stairs.
  • The following facilities are available: a seat/chair, a hearing assistance system and a water bowl for assistance dogs.
  • Additional equipment which can be borrowed or hired includes: sensory bags and equipment, coloured overlays and folding chairs.
  • The venue can provide large print documents and virtual tours.
  • Additional facilities/services include: Wi-Fi.
  • Staff receive the following training: Equality in the Workplace, Safeguarding Adults Awareness, Safeguarding Children Awareness, Dementia Friends, Understanding Autism, Learning Disability Awareness and First Aid Training.
• Toilet and Changing Facilities View
  • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
  • The toilet with adaptations is located in the foyer, near the front doors.
  • The male and female step-free toilet facilities are located in the foyer, near the front doors.
  • Parent and baby changing facilities are located in the toilet with adaptations in the foyer, near the front doors.

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Parking

• The car park is located behind the museum.
• The car park is open air/surface.
• There are 2 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
• The Blue Badge bays have faded markings.
• There are no hatched/marked zones.
• The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a dropped kerb without tactile paving and automatic doors.
• This car park is for visitors only.
• Parking is free for all users.

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Access To (Entrance from the Car Park)

• The journey time from the car park to the entrance is approximately 5 minutes.
• The most accessible route has step-free level access, uneven surfaces and bollards.

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Entrance

• This entrance is located at the front, right side of the venue.
• There is step-free level access at the entrance.
• There is a single automatic door at this entrance.
• The door opens by sliding.
• The width of the opening is 156cm.
• There is step-free level access as you enter.

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Area (Foyer)

• This area is immediately ahead after entering the venue.
• There is step-free level access into this area.
• There is step-free level access throughout the area.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• Seating available in this area includes: sofas.
• Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
• Wayfinding signage is provided.

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Stairs (Foyer)

• The stairs surveyed are located off the entrance foyer.
• The ground floor, and upper exhibition areas and galleries can be accessed by these stairs.
• There are 17 steps between floors which are clearly marked and have handrails on both sides.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Left Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located to the right after entering.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is Braille, pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The width of the door opening is 87cm.
  • The door has a sliding bolt lock.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
  • The lateral transfer space is 86cm (from the side of the toilet pan to the wall).
  • There is a spatula flush on the non-transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The toilet seat is 45cm from the floor.
  • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder, a wash basin, a wall mounted soap dispenser, a wall mounted towel dispenser and a hand dryer available.
  • The wash basin has a lever tap.
  • The vertical grab rail is on the left as you face the wash basin.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
  • The cubicle has a nappy/incontinence items bin, a sanitary bin and a pedal bin.
  • Additional features include: a mirror and a coat hook.
  • The baby changing table is 83cm when in use. There is a twist turn hot water tap above the basin.

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Ticketing (and Gift Shop)

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• Ticket Office View
  • The ticket office surveyed is located to the far, right side after the entering.
  • There is step-free level access to the ticket office.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the ticket office.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • The height of the counter is 110cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
  • There is a clearly signed portable hearing assistance system.

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Lift (Enclosed Platform Lift)

• The lift surveyed is located to the right after entering the shop.
• The journey time to this lift from the entrance is approximately 1 minute.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
• The ground floor, and upper exhibition areas and galleries are accessed by this lift.
• All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• The lift door opening width is 89cm.
• All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.

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Area (Dudley's Den)

• Dudley's Den is situated on the ground floor.
• There is written text signage on or near the door.
• There is step-free level access into this area.
• There is a single automatic door which opens by sliding.
• The width of the opening is 143cm.
• The door is usually left open, but for some under 5 activities can be closed.
• Facilities available in this area include: kid's play and educational facilities, and emergency exit.
• There is step-free level access throughout the area.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests and stools.
• Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event .
• Wayfinding signage is provided.

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Exhibition Space (Ground Floor)

• All exhibits are indoors.
• There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
• The following areas have stepped access: into the Iron Stone Cottage exhibit.
• Access throughout may include narrow walkways.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• The following may be experienced here: lighting effects, 3D visual effects on screen and interactive video effects.
• There may be background noise.
• Display information includes: tactile, pictorial, information boards, touchscreens, televisions/screens, interactive exhibits at a suitable height for a wheelchair user and subtitles.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests, armchairs and sofas.
• Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.
• There are shows/talks with no designated seating for wheelchair users.
• The tour is self-guided but volunteers/staff are available to provide additional information.
• There is step-free level access throughout the tour.
• Areas with stepped access only can be experienced by visitors via a virtual tour.
• Wayfinding signage is provided throughout the tour.
• This area consists of: Jurassic Sea, Steel Town, Ironstone Cottage, Victorian Parlour, Local History Gallery, People's War Gallery and Post-War Gallery.

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Stairs (Central Stairs)

• The stairs surveyed are located centrally, in the exhibition space.
• The ground floor, and upper exhibition areas and galleries can be accessed by these stairs.
• There are 20+ steps between floors which are clearly marked and have a handrail on the right going up.

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Lift (Platform Lift to Archaeology Gallery)

• The lift surveyed is located on the first floor.
• The journey time to this lift from the enclosed lift is approximately 2 minutes.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access, a lift and narrow walkways.
• The Main Gallery, Exhibition Space and the Archaeology Gallery are accessed by this lift.
• All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• The lift door opening width is 73cm.
• All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• There is a maximum load weight of 225kg for this lift.

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Exhibition Space (First Floor)

• All exhibits are indoors.
• There is step-free level access throughout all areas, this may include the use of a lift.
• Access throughout may include narrow walkways.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• The following may be experienced here: lighting effects and interactive video effects.
• There may be background noise.
• Display information includes: pictorial, audio description, information boards, touchscreens, televisions/screens, interactive exhibits at a suitable height for a wheelchair user and subtitles.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests.
• There are shows/talks with no designated seating for wheelchair users.
• The tour is self-guided but volunteers/staff are available to provide additional information.
• There is step-free level access throughout the tour, this may include the use of a lift.
• Access throughout the tour may include narrow walkways.
• Areas with stepped access only can be experienced by visitors via a virtual tour.
• This area consists of: the Archaeology Gallery and temporary exhibits.

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Exhibition Space (Main Temporary Exhibition Space)

• All exhibits are indoors.
• There is step-free level access throughout all areas, this may include the use of a lift.
• Access throughout may include narrow walkways.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• The following may be experienced here: lighting effects.
• There may be background noise.
• Display information includes: pictorial, audio description, information boards, touchscreens, televisions/screens, interactive exhibits at a suitable height for a wheelchair user and subtitles.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests.
• There are shows/talks with no designated seating for wheelchair users.
• The tour is self-guided but volunteers/staff are available to provide additional information.
• There is step-free level access throughout the tour, this may include the use of a lift.
• Access throughout the tour may include narrow walkways.
• Areas with stepped access only can be experienced by visitors via a virtual tour.
• This area consists of: the Main Temporary Exhibition Space.

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Area (Community Gallery)

• The Community Gallery is located on the first floor.
• There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
• There is step-free level access into this area.
• There is a single manual door which opens away from you.
• The width of the opening is 77cm.
• Facilities available in this area include: projector, screen and seating.
• There is step-free level access throughout the area.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
• Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
• There is a clearly signed fixed hearing assistance system.
• There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event .
• Wayfinding signage is provided.

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Access To (Access to Courtyard)

• The courtyard is access to the right side after ticket desk.
• The journey time from the entrance foyer is approximately 1 minute.
• The most accessible route has a ramp or slope and automatic doors.
• There is step-free access via ramp into the courtyard.
• The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with handrails on both sides.
• There is a single manual door which is permanently held open.
• The door has a locked extension leaf.
• The width of the opening is 95cm.

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Outdoor Spaces (Courtyard)

• The following is available in this area: Pram and Buggy Park.
• Outdoor areas consist of block paving and paving slabs.
• There are footpaths throughout.
• There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
• There are seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
• The paths have uneven surfaces.