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Summary

• For information about the opening hours please click here.
• Amenities at this site include: a reception, exhibition rooms, a museum and a shop.
• There is not onsite parking available here .
• The most accessible entrance has level step free access and a manual door.
• There is 1 step-free entrance.
• This does include the main entrance.
• The entrance surveyed is the main entrance at the front of the building.
• The building has 1 floor once inside.
• There is step free access once inside.
• There is a member of staff available for help and assistance.
• This venue also has the following available: seating, large print information, a clearly signed hearing assistance system, a safe or quiet space, facilities for assistance dogs, maps and sensory packs.
• The sensory pack includes: ear defenders, fidget toys, magnifying glass, activity sheets and sensory maps. For more information about reserving a pack, and any charges, please contact the venue before your visit.
• At the time of our visit the hearing assistance system was working.
• Toilet and changing facilities available include: an accessible toilet for the use of everyone and standard toilets.
• There is/are 1 toilet(s) designated as accessible.
• The standard toilets surveyed can be found at the rear of the building.
• • Sensory packs are free of charge. They contain objects to help visitors engage with our collection. • Sensory garden trails are also now available. These are free of charge and contain an activity trail, games, and items to smell and feel. • All staff members take part in ongoing accessibility and inclusion training.

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Parking

• This venue does not have a car park.
• Nearby parking includes: standard on-street parking.
• On-street parking is available on Mound Place.

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Public Transport

• There is a bus stop within approximately 150m of the venue.
• The nearest bus stop is on Victoria Street. Bus routes 5, 7, 8, 23, 27 and 41 run to this stop.
• The nearest train station is Edinburgh Waverley.

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Entrance

• The entrance surveyed is located at the front of the building.
• There is step-free level access at this entrance.
• There are double manual doors which are permanently held open.
• The width of the opening is 102cm.
• There is a second set of doors.
• There is a single manual door which opens away from you.
• The width of the opening is 94cm.
• There is a gate to access the grounds to the venue. The gate is 120cm wide.

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Getting Around

• There is step-free level access throughout the majority of the venue.
• There are bench seats throughout the building.
• All flooring in the area is smooth and even.
• There is no (or very little) background noise here.
• The building has a clearly signed hearing assistance system.

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Attraction / Exhibit

• There is step-free level access to and throughout this area.
• The majority of walkways are not 150cm+ wide.
• There is no (or very little) background noise here.
• The following may be experienced on the tour: interactive video effects.
• Exhibit information includes the following formats: television/screen and information board.
• The area does not have a hearing assistance system.
• There are bench seats in this area.
• All flooring in the area is smooth and even.
• Some of the flooring has a very shiny finish, which could cause issues with glare or look slippery.
• Lighting levels are low in some areas.

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Activity

• The activity is internal.
• There is step-free level access to the activity.
• The activity is not staffed.
• The activity does not have a hearing assistance system.
• All flooring in the area is smooth and even.
• The activity has: stools.
• The following furniture is permanently fixed: some of the tables.
• • Staffed activities are available during the school holidays, including relaxed sessions. Please contact the venue for further information. • Free bookable workshops are available to groups throughout the year. Please contact the venue for further information and to make a booking.

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Shop

• The width of the door opening is 99cm.
• The majority of aisle widths are 150cm+.
• All flooring in the shop is smooth and even.
• Some of the flooring includes large repeating patterns in bold colours, which may look like steps or holes to some people.
• There is step-free level access to the till(s).
• The height of the counter is 102cm.
• There is a low level till at the recommended height for seated users (between 76cm - 86cm).
• The till has a clearly signed hearing assistance system.
• There is no (or very little) background noise here.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Left Hand Transfer)

• This accessible toilet is located at the rear of the building.
• There is step-free level access into the accessible toilet.
• This accessible toilet is approximately 12m from the entrance.
• There is pictorial, written text and ‘Not All Disabilities Are Visible’ signage on or near the door.
• There is a manual door which opens outwards and has a poor colour contrast.
• The door has a twist lock.
• The width of the accessible toilet door opening is 89cm.
• The dimensions of the cubicle are 156cm x 220cm and it has a turning space of at least 150cm x 150cm.
• There is a lateral transfer space to the left of the toilet seat but it is obstructed.
• The lateral transfer space is 73cm from the side of the toilet pan to the wall.
• There is a push button flush on the wall above the toilet.
• The following grab rails are available: a horizontal grab rail on the non transfer side and a vertical rail on the right side of the wash basin.
• There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
• The following fixtures can be reached from the toilet seat: the toilet roll holder.
• The following fixtures cannot be reached from the toilet seat: the wash basin, the soap dispenser and towel dispenser.
• The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 46cm.
• The wash basin tap type is sensor.
• The height of the wash basin is 75cm.
• The height of the towel dispenser is 135cm.
• The height of the baby change is 91cm.
• There is a pull cord emergency alarm at a recommended height for seated users (within 10cm from the floor).
• There is a shelf located where it is not reachable.
• The cubicle does not have a full length mirror and coat hooks.
• The cubicle also has: a waste bin without lid, a nappy/incontinence items bin and a sanitary bin.
• The following have a good colour contrast with their surroundings: the floor.
• The following have a less clear colour contrast with their surroundings: all grab rails, the internal door, the toilet seat and the dropdown rail.

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Standard Toilet(s)

• There is not step-free access into the toilet(s).
• There is a manual door which opens inwards and has a low colour contrast.
• The male and female standard toilets were surveyed.
• The wash basin tap type is sensor.
• There is a small lip at the entrance to the female toilet which could be a trip hazard.

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User Reviews

• Check out reviews of this venue from disabled people on Euan’s Guide, the disabled access review website (opens new tab).