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Overview

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• About View
  • Perth Museum houses objects and stories that put Perth and Kinross at the centre of Scotland's story.
  • Facilities available in the venue include: museum, gift shop, café, learning suite, changing places, toilets.
  • View information on opening times
• Parking and Public Transport View
  • The venue does not have its own car park.
  • The nearest train station is Perth.
  • The nearest bus station is Perth.
  • 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 manual doors.
  • The ground floor, level 1 and level 2 can be accessed via a standard lift and stairs.
  • The following facilities are available: a seat/chair, a manual wheelchair and a water bowl for assistance dogs.
  • The venue can provide large print documents, documents in different languages and an audio description service.
  • Additional facilities/services include: Wi-Fi.
  • Staff receive the following training: First Aid and Disabiltity Awareness.
  • The ground floor and level 1 can also be accessed by a platform lift.
• Toilet and Changing Facilities View
  • There are 7 toilets with adaptations.
  • Toilets with adaptations are located on the ground floor, level 1 and level 2.
  • The gender inclusive step-free toilet facilities are located beside the toilets with adaptations on the ground floor, level 1 and level 2.
  • The male and female toilet facilities are located on the ground floor next to the toilets with adaptations.
  • The Changing Places toilet facilities are located on the ground floor next to the toilets with adaptations.
  • Parent and baby changing facilities are located three on the ground floor, two on level 1 and two on level 2.

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Entrance

• This entrance is located on the North St John's Place side of the building.
• There is step-free level access at the entrance.
• There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
• The doors open by sliding.
• The width of the opening is 190cm.
• There is step-free level access as you enter.
• The lift bypasses the steps.

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Shop (Museum Shop and Ticketing Desk)

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• Getting Around View
  • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
  • Access throughout may include automatic doors and narrow aisles.
  • There is background noise which varies depending on the time of day.
  • The entrance to the shop has an opening width of 205cm.
• Payment View
  • The checkout area is located at the ticketing desk.
  • There is step-free level access to the checkout area.
  • The venue has a payment counter.
  • The height of the payment counter is 75cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Exhibition Space (Stone of Destiny)

• This area is indoors.
• There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
• Access throughout may include manual doors and narrow walkways.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• There is background noise.
• Display information includes: televisions/screens and subtitles.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Seating available in this area includes: benches.
• The tour is self-guided but volunteers/staff are available to provide additional information.
• There is step-free level access throughout the tour.
• Access throughout the tour may include manual doors and narrow walkways.
• The opening width to access the first room is 198cm, the second room is 96cm and the third room 98cm. The opening width to exit is 95cm.

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Exhibition Space (Ground Floor)

• All exhibits are indoors.
• There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
• Access throughout may include manual doors and doors permanently held open.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• There is background noise in some areas.
• Display information includes: information boards, touchscreens and interactive exhibits at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• Seating available in this area includes: benches.
• There are shows/talks with no designated seating for wheelchair users.
• The tour is self-guided.
• There is step-free level access throughout the tour.
• Wayfinding signage is provided throughout the tour.

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Eating and Drinking (Stone Café)

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• Location and Service View
  • The Stone Café is located to the left as you enter from North St John's Place.
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access and manual doors.
  • This area has a counter where food and drink can be ordered and colleagues who can provide assistance with ordering.
  • Full table service is available on request only.
  • Menus are handheld and available on a board.
  • 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, takeaway cups and takeaway cutlery.
• Order and Payment View
  • The payment counter was surveyed.
  • The counter is located to the right as you enter the Stone Café.
  • There is step-free level access to the counter.
  • The height of the counter is 96cm.
  • There is a lowered section at the counter, at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The height of the tray rail is 74cm.
• Seating Area View
  • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
  • There is some 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 is background noise in this area which varies depending on the time of day.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Café - Right Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located to the left hand side when you enter the Stone Café.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access, manual doors 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.
  • The width of the door opening is 90cm.
  • The door has a lever twist lock.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • There is not 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 90cm (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 is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
  • 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 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, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
  • The cubicle has a nappy/incontinence items bin and a sanitary bin.
  • Additional features include: a mirror, a coat hook and a baby changing table.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Right Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located on the South St John's Place side of the building.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access and manual 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.
  • The width of the door opening is 90cm.
  • The door has a twist 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 right as you face the toilet.
  • The lateral transfer space is 90cm (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 is no vertical grab rail for 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, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
  • The cubicle has a nappy/incontinence items bin and a sanitary bin.
  • Additional features include: a mirror and a baby changing table.

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Changing Places (Ground Floor - Transfer Both Sides)

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• Location and Access View
  • The Changing Places facility surveyed is located to the left hand side, from the South St John's Place entrance.
  • 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, a ramp or slope and manual doors.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is pictorial 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 100cm.
  • 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 139cm.
  • The transfer space on the left as you face the toilet is 82cm.
  • There is a spatula flush on the right transfer side.
  • There is no horizontal grab rail for the toilet.
  • 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.
  • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder.
• Changing Bench and Hoist Details View
  • The changing bench is wall mounted and height adjustable.
  • The length of the changing bench is 180cm.
  • The facility hoist is powered overhead and accesses the changing bench and the toilet.
• Shower Details View
  • The shower has an adjustable shower head which can be detached and a wall-mounted grab rail.
  • The shower controls are twist/turn.
• Other Facilities View
  • There is a height adjustable wash basin, a soap dispenser, a wall mounted towel dispenser, a wide paper roll dispenser and a hand dryer available.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • There are no vertical grab rails at the wash basin.
  • There is no emergency alarm.
  • The facility has a nappy/incontinence items bin and a sanitary bin.
  • Additional features include: a mirror, coat hooks, a shelf and a privacy screen.

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Lift

• The lift surveyed is located to the rear of the museum.
• The journey time to this lift from the South St John's Place entrance is approximately 1 minute.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access and automatic doors.
• The ground floor, level 1 and level 2 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 140cm.
• 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 an audible announcer.

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Lift (Platform Lift)

• The lift surveyed is located next to the stairs.
• The journey time to this lift from the South St John's Place entrance is approximately 1 minute.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access and automatic doors.
• The ground floor and level 1 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 92cm.
• 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.

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Stairs

• The stairs surveyed are located next to the lifts.
• The ground floor and level 1 can be accessed by these stairs.
• There are 20+ steps between floors which are unmarked and have a handrail on the right going up.

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Exhibition Space (Findony Gallery - Level 1)

• All exhibits are indoors.
• There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
• Access throughout may include manual doors and doors permanently held open.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• There may be background noise.
• Display information includes: pictorial, information boards and televisions/screens.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Seating available in this area includes: benches.
• The tour is self-guided.
• There is step-free level access throughout the tour.
• The opening width between the exhibitions is 167cm.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Level 1 - Left Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located to the right hand side of the Findony Gallery.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access, a lift and manual 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.
  • The width of the door opening is 90cm.
  • The door has a twist lock.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet.
  • The lateral transfer space is 71cm (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 is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
  • 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, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
  • The cubicle has a nappy/incontinence items bin and a sanitary bin.
  • Additional features include: a mirror and a baby changing table.

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Room (Learning Suite - Level 2)

• The room is located as you exit the lift on level 2.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and a lift.
• There is step-free level access into the room.
• There is step-free level access throughout the room.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
• There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Level 2 - Left Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located through the learning suite.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access, a lift and manual 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 inwards.
  • The width of the door opening is 87cm.
  • The door has a twist lock.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • There is not 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 94cm (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 is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
  • 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, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
  • The cubicle has a nappy/incontinence items bin and a sanitary bin.
  • Additional features include: a mirror and a baby changing table.