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Access Statement for Maritime Museum and Occupation Tapestry Gallery

L'Accessibilité du Mûsée Mathitînme et d'la Gal'lie d'la Tapiss'sie d'l'Otchupâtion

We have created this accessibility guide to accurately describe the facilities and services we offer all our visitors. It does not contain personal opinions as to the sites’ suitability for those with access needs.

Updated June 2024

Icon with car and a parking sign Public car park at the Marina with 1 designated disabled parking space. If this is occupied, please ask the Maritime Museum staff to direct you to an alternative parking space reserved for disabled drivers visiting the museum.
icon showing a person walking to a museum next to a car with a tick symbol The route to the museum from the parking area is step-free, level and hazard free
Icon showing person walking to an open door. Entrance doors are more than 80cm wide and automatic opening on approach
An icon with a signpost There is signage using International symbols throughout the museum to direct and assist users
Icon showing a wheelchair user going up a ramp Internal level changes are overcome by moderate/easy ramps, lifts and chair lifts
Icon showing a wheelchair user in a lift Full size passenger lift with sliding doors available to 1st floor
An icon showing a wheelchair users and the letters WC Fully accessible unisex toilet available
An icons showing a person and the letters WC Standard toilets have step-free access
An icon showing a person and a baby Baby change facilities are available, but at standard height
An icon showing two people and a hearing loop symbol Assisted listening/hearing loop available at reception
Icon showing cinema screen with hearing loop symbol Assisted listening/hearing loop available in auditorium
icon showing person seated with a walking aid Seating is available on request
An icons showing two people, one in a shaded area Lighting levels may be dim in some areas
Icon showing two people sitting at a table a sound symbol is above them Loud background noise in some areas
Icon showing wheelchair user and another person Discount for companions/ carers available
Icon showing person with assistance animal Facilities for assistance dogs to drink/rest available
Icon with a rainbow, wheelchair user and other symbols with word access Disability awareness training has been provided to staff

Museum

  • The floor surfaces throughout the museum are a mixture of tile and wood.
  • We have a set of evacuation procedures – Wheelchair loan is available free of charge on request at reception.
  • Bags and coats can be stored, please ask on arrival.

Shop

  • The shop is situated on the ground floor and has flat level access from the main foyer of the museum.