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Kingston Museum
Wheatfield Way
Kingston upon Thames
Surrey
KT1 2PS
Tel: 0208 547 6460
Email: kingston.museum@rbk.kingston.gov.uk
Web: http://www.kingston.gov.uk/museum
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Opening Times
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Saturday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
Location
The venue is situated within the centre of the town or city.
This venue is situated in Kingston Upon Thames.
The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Kingston Station.
Parking
This venue does not have its own car park.
The photograph shows Wheatfield Way in front of the museum.
Outside Access (Wheatfield Way)
There is level access to the service.
The bell is in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
The main doors open towards you (pull).
The doors are double width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 105cm (3ft 5in) wide.
Reception
The reception desk is 4m (13ft 1in) from the front entrance.
There is not level access to reception from the entrance.
The reception desk is medium height.
Lighting levels are bright.
There is not a hearing assistance system.
Inside Access
There is level access to the service.
The lighting levels are bright.
There is level access around the ground floor of the museum except the Eadweard Muybridge Gallery, accessed via 4 medium steps with handrails on both sides.
There is hearing assistance available in the Art Gallery on the 1st floor.
The photograph shows the steps leading to the Eadweard Muybridge Gallery.
Other Floors
The floors which are accessible by stairs are G - 1.
There are 15+ steps between floors.
The lighting level is bright.
The steps are clearly marked.
The steps are medium height.
The steps do have handrails.
The steps have a handrail on both sides.
There is a landing.
Lift
There is a lift for public use.
The lift is a standard lift.
The floors which are accessible by this lift are G - 1.
Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
The dimensions of the lift are 1.1m x 1.4m (3ft 7in x 4ft 7in).
There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
The lift does not have an audible announcer.
The lighting level in the lift is bright.
The lift does not have Braille markings.
The lift does have tactile markings.
Adapted Toilet
There are adapted toilets within this venue designated for public use.
Location of and access to adapted toilets
The toilet is for the sole use of disabled people.
The adapted toilet is 17m (18yd) from the accessible entrance.
The adapted toilet is located in the corridor leading to the children's library.
Features and dimensions of adapted toilets
This is a unisex toilet.
A key is not required for the adapted toilet.
The door opens outwards.
The door is locked by a sliding bolt.
The dimensions of the adapted toilet are 160cm x 190cm (5ft 2in x 6ft 2in).
There is a lateral transfer space.
As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
The lateral transfer space is 90cm (2ft 11in).
The tap type is lever.
There is a functional emergency alarm available.
Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
There is a coat hook.
The coat hook is within 120cm (3ft 11in) from floor level.
Position of fixtures in adapted toilets
Wall mounted rails are available.
As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
There are mirrors in the adapted toilet.
Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 45cm (1ft 5in).
There is a hand dryer.
The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm.
There is a toilet roll holder.
The toilet roll holder is placed higher than 100cm.
The toilet roll holder is 110cm (3ft 7in) high.
There is a sink.
The sink is placed higher than 74cm.
The sink is 75cm (2ft 5in) high.
Colour contrast and lighting in adapted toilets
The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
Wall mounted and drop down rails are available.
Standard Toilet
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Female Toilets
The female toilets are located in the corridor leading to the children's library.
The female toilets are 17m (18yd) from the accessible entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet.
Lighting levels are bright.
Access to Standard Male Toilets
The male toilets are located in the corridor leading to the children's library.
The male toilets are 17m (18yd) from the accessible entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet.
Lighting levels are bright.
Baby Change Facilities
Baby change facilities are not located within the standard toilet.
Additional Information
Staff do receive disability awareness training.
Documents are not available in Braille.
Documents are not available in large print.
Registered assistance dogs are welcomed.
The Museum has a special 'Community Showcase' that can be hired on a monthly basis by local groups.
Comments
Kingston Council now requires the Museum to make a £1 admission charge for adults.
Young people aged 16 and under will still be admitted free of charge, as will members of the Friends of Kingston Museum & Heritage Service.
