Access Guide
Access To
- The exhibit is located on the left of the path leading from the Reception, Shop and Art Gallery exit.
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- The distance from the Reception, Shop and Art Gallery exit is 40m.
- The most accessible route has a steep ramp or slope and uneven surfaces.
- There is written text signage on or near the entrance.
- There is step-free access via ramp to the exhibition space.
- The ramp has a steep gradient.
- The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with no handrails.
- There is a single manual door which is permanently held open.
- The width of the opening is 67cm.
- The door has a high visual contrast.
- The exhibit has 3 identical entrances.
Exhibition Space
- This area is indoors.
- There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
- Access throughout may include uneven surfaces and narrow walkways.
- There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- There is no (or very little) background noise.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.