Access Guide
Main Entrance
- This entrance is located at the front of the building.
- The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
- The entrance area is clearly signed.
- There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
- There is step-free access via a very easy slope at the entrance.
- There are double manual doors at this entrance.
- The doors are permanently held open.
- The width of the opening is 156cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
- The doors have a medium visual contrast.
- There is a second single manual door.
- The second door is permanently held open.
- The width of the opening is 86cm.
- The second door has a high visual contrast.
- There is step-free level access as you enter.
Inside Entrance
- This entrance is located beyond the main entrance doors.
- The entrance area is clearly signed.
- There is step-free level access at the entrance.
- There is a single manual door at this entrance.
- The door opens towards you.
- The door requires effort to open.
- The width of the opening is 86cm.
- The door has a high visual contrast.
Exhibition Space
- All exhibits are indoors.
- There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
- Access throughout may include narrow openings.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- The flooring is shiny.
- The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
- The following may be experienced here: sudden loud noises, lighting effects and interactive video effects.
- There is background noise.
- Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
- Display information includes: tactile, pictorial, audio guides, information boards, touchscreens, televisions/screens, interactive exhibits at a suitable height for a wheelchair user and subtitles.
- There is a clearly signed fixed hearing assistance system.
- The hearing assistance system was tested, however it was not working at the time of the survey.
- Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests and benches.
- Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
- The tables are fixed.
- The surface height of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear height under the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
- The tour is self-guided.