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People's History Museum

Left Bank, Spinningfields, Manchester, M3 3ER

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Overview

  • About View
    • People’s History Museum is the national museum of democracy, telling the story of its development in Britain: past, present, and future.
    • Facilities available in the venue include: a café and a shop.
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  • Parking and Public Transport View
  • Getting In and Around View
    • There is step-free access via slope at the most accessible entrance.
    • There is step-free level access throughout, this may include the use of a lift.
    • Access throughout may include narrow openings.
    • The ground, first and second floors can be accessed via a standard lift and stairs.
    • The following facilities are available: a seat/chair, a hearing assistance system, a manual wheelchair, a designated safe space and a water bowl for assistance dogs.
    • The venue can provide video British Sign Language interpreters, braille documents, large print documents and Makaton.
    • Additional facilities/services include: Wi-Fi.
    • Staff receive the following training: Deaf Awareness training, Disability Awareness training.
  • Toilet and Changing Facilities View
    • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
    • The toilet with adaptations is located in the reception lobby on the ground floor.
    • The male and female toilet facilities are located in the reception lobby on the ground floor.
    • The Changing Places toilet facilities are located in the reception lobby on the ground floor.
    • Parent and baby changing facilities are located in the accessible toilet in the reception lobby on the ground floor.

Entrance

  • This entrance is located to the front of the building.
  • There is step-free access via slope at the entrance.
  • There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 110cm.
  • There is a second set of double automatic doors .
  • The second set of doors open by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 110cm.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Reception (Welcome Desk and Shop Counter)

  • The reception is located to the left as you enter.
  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 100cm.
  • There is a lowered section at the desk, at a suitable height for a wheelchair user .
  • There is a clearly signed fixed hearing assistance system.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests, armchairs, sofas, benches and stools.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: tables and coffee tables.

Shop

  • Getting Around View
    • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
    • Access throughout may include narrow walkways.
    • There is no (or very little) background noise.
  • Payment View
    • The checkout area is located at the welcome desk.
    • There is step-free level access to the checkout area.

Room (Quiet Room)

  • The room is located behind the reception desk.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • There is a single manual door which opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 90cm.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the room.
  • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is not space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Additional facilities/services include: a wash basin.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.

Entrance (Open Kitchen Café and Bar)

  • This entrance is located on the ground floor of the museum.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There are double manual doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 180cm.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Eating and Drinking (Open Kitchen Café and Bar)

  • Location and Service View
    • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
    • This area has a counter where food and drink can be ordered and staff who can provide assistance with ordering.
    • Menus are available on a board and displayed on the counter.
    • The following dietary requirements can be catered for: gluten free, dairy free, lactose free, nut allergy, vegetarian and vegan.
    • The following are available: drinking straws and takeaway cups.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Order and Payment View
    • The service counter was surveyed.
    • The counter is located to your right as you enter.
    • There is step-free level access to the counter.
    • The height of the counter is 100cm.
    • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
  • Seating Area View
    • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
    • There may be background noise in this area.

Toilet with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located on the ground floor, past the reception desk and to the left.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards.
    • The width of the door opening is 90cm.
    • The door has a locking handle.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet.
    • The lateral transfer space is 130cm (from the side of the toilet pan to the wall).
    • There is a spatula flush on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the toilet.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder, a wash basin, a wall mounted soap dispenser and a hand dryer available.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • The cubicle has a waste bin, a nappy/incontinence items bin and a sanitary bin.
    • Additional features include: a full length mirror, a coat hook and a baby changing table.

Changing Places (Transfer Both Sides)

  • Location and Access View
    • The Changing Places facility surveyed is located on the ground floor, past the reception desk and to the left.
    • The Changing Places toilet is in addition to other toilet facilities.
    • The most accessible route to the Changing Places facility has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
    • A RADAR key is required for access to this facility.
    • The door opens outwards.
    • The width of the door opening is 118cm.
    • The door has a locking handle (with a RADAR key to access).
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (180cm x 180cm).
  • Toilet Details View
    • There is lateral transfer space on both sides of the toilet .
    • The transfer space on the right as you face the toilet is 150cm.
    • The transfer space on the left as you face the toilet is 78cm.
    • There is a spatula flush on the left transfer side.
    • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the toilet.
    • There are dropdown rails on both sides of the toilet.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • The toilet roll holder is located on the dropdown rail.
  • Changing Bench and Hoist Details View
    • The changing bench is wall mounted and height adjustable.
    • The length of the changing bench is 190cm.
    • The facility hoist is powered overhead and accesses all areas.
  • Other Facilities View
    • There is a height adjustable wash basin, a wall mounted soap dispenser, a wall mounted towel dispenser and a wide paper roll dispenser available.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • The facility has a waste bin, a nappy/incontinence items bin and a sanitary bin.
    • Additional features include: a full length mirror, a coat hook and a privacy screen.

Lift (Main Lift)

  • The lift surveyed is located beyond the reception desk on the ground floor.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
  • The basement, the ground and first floors 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 130cm.
  • All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Internally the lift has: a mirror to aid reversing and a visual floor indicator.

Stairs

  • The stairs surveyed are located beyond the reception desk.
  • The basement, ground and upper floors can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 20+ steps between floors which are clearly marked and have handrails on both sides.

Lift (Engine Room)

  • The lift surveyed is located in the Engine Room.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
  • The ground, first and second floors 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 80cm.
  • All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Internally the lift has: a visual floor indicator.

Exhibition Space (Gallery One - First Floor)

  • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
  • Access throughout may include narrow walkways.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is no (or very little) background noise.
  • Display information includes: pictorial, interactive exhibits at a suitable height for a wheelchair user, touchscreens and information boards.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests and benches.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
  • Guided tours are available.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the tour.
  • Access throughout the tour may include narrow walkways.

Exhibition Space (Gallery Two - Second Floor)

  • There is step-free level access throughout all areas, this may include the use of a lift.
  • Access throughout may include narrow walkways and manual doors.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There may be background noise.
  • Display information includes: audio guides, interactive exhibits at a suitable height for a wheelchair user, pictorial, information boards and touchscreens.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Seating available in this area includes: benches.
  • Guided tours are available.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the tour.
  • Access throughout the tour may include narrow walkways.
  • Wayfinding signage is provided throughout the tour.