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Natural History Museum - Anning Rooms (Members and Patrons Area)

Cromwell Road, South Kensington, London, SW7 5BD

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Access To (The Anning Rooms)

  • The Anning Rooms (Members and Patrons Area) entrance is located on Floor 2 the Green Zone of the Natural History Museum.
  • View information on Natural History Museum - Green Zone (opens new tab) .
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access and a lift.
  • There is written text signage on or near the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access into the Anning Rooms (Members and Patron Area).
  • The width of the opening is 107cm.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
    • The toilet with adaptations is located on the third floor.
    • The toilet with adaptations has a right hand transfer space.
    • Ambulant toilet facilities are located on the third floor.
    • The shared step-free toilet facilities are located on the third floor.
  • Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
    • Parent and baby changing facilities are located within the adapted toilet on the third floor.

Entrance (Members and Patrons Room entrance)

  • This entrance is located on the second floor of the Green Zone.
  • 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 is permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 107cm.
  • The door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a key card reader at a height of 115cm to access the second set of doors to the Anning Rooms.
  • There is a second set of double automatic doors.
  • The second set of doors open by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 105cm.
  • The second set of doors have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a key card reader at a height of 112cm to exit second set of doors to the Anning Rooms.

Reception

  • The reception is located just inside the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 115cm.
  • There is a lowered section at the desk.
  • The height of the lowered section is 76cm.
  • The reception has a television.
  • There is a clearly signed fixed hearing assistance system.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Eating and Drinking (Anning Rooms)

  • Location and Access View
    • The seating area is in the Anning Rooms Members area on Floor 2 of the Natural History Museum - Green Zone.
    • The Anning Rooms are only accessible to Members. Find out how to become a member on the museum’s website.
  • Service View
    • This area has designated seating and staff who can provide assistance with ordering.
    • Full table service is available.
    • Menus are handheld.
    • The following dietary requirements can be catered for: gluten free, nut allergy, dairy free, lactose free and vegetarian.
    • The following are available: drinking straws.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • 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.
    • The flooring is shiny.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests and benches.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
    • Some chairs are fixed.
    • The surface height of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • The clear height under the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • There may be background noise in this area.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Lift

  • The lift surveyed is located to the left on entering the Anning Rooms.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
  • Floor 2 and Floor 3 are accessed by this lift.
  • The lift door has a high visual contrast.
  • The lift does not have a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • The external lift control buttons have tactile markings and a high visual contrast.
  • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 90cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 140cm (width) x 120cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings and a high visual contrast.
  • All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Internally the lift has: a mirror to aid reversing, a visual floor indicator and an audible announcer.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Stairs

  • The stairs surveyed are located in front of you on entrance.
  • Floor 2 and Floor 3 can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 20+ steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked and have handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are easy to grip.
  • The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 18cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Toilet with Adaptations (Floor 3 - Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located to the left on exiting the lift lobby on Floor 3.
    • The distance from the lift is 15m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access and automatic doors.
    • 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 and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 80cm.
    • The door has a twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 150cm (width) x 223cm (depth) and 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 78cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a spatula flush on the right transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 87cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 74cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rails have a high visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a high visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 95cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a high visual contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 77cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a full length mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a nappy/incontinence items bin and a sanitary bin.
    • There is one coat hook.
    • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 88cm.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
    • There is a second wash basin in the room at a height of 88cm.