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Disabled Access Guide for The Merseyside Maritime and International Slavery Museums
Albert Dock
Liverpool
L3 4AQ
Tel: 0151 4784499
Fax: 0151 4784590
Web: http://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk
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Introduction
The International Slavery Museum is situated on the 3rd floor of the Merseyside Maritime Museum.
Location
The venue is situated within the centre of the city.
This venue is situated in Albert Dock.
The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is James Street.
There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
Opening Times
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Saturday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Sunday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
Parking
This venue does not have its own car park.
There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
The car park is located in Kings Dock.
On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.
Clearly signed and/or standard on street marked bays are not available.
There is not a designated drop off point.
The photograph shows the road outside the building.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located on the Albert Dock.
There is not level access to the service.
The main doors open automatically.
The doors are single width.
The door opening is 110cm (3ft 7in) wide.
There is a second set of doors.
The doors open automatically.
The doors are double width.
The door opening is 130cm (4ft 3in) wide.
Level Change (Main Entrance)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located to the right as you face the entrance.
The ramp or slope is moderate.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
The width of the ramp or slope is 135cm (4ft 5in).
There are steps to access this area/service.
The steps are located in front of the entrance.
There are 5 steps to the area/service.
The lighting levels at the steps are low.
The steps are clearly marked.
The steps are medium.
The steps do have handrails.
The handrails are in the centre.
The ramp is used to bypass the steps.
Reception
The reception desk is 5m (16ft 4in) from the main entrance.
There is level access to reception from the entrance.
The reception desk is high.
The desk has a lowered section.
Lighting levels are medium.
There is not a hearing assistance system.
Inside Access
There is level access to the service.
There is a hearing assistance system.
The system is a fixed loop.
This venue does not play background music.
The lighting levels are medium.
Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
Customers cannot charge scooters or wheelchairs at the venue.
Museum
Exhibits can not be audio described.
Tactile signage for exhibits is not available.
Braille signage for exhibits is not available.
The availability of Braille signage does not depend on the exhibition.
The availability of tactile signage does not depend on the exhibition.
Touch tours are available.
Video tours are not available.
There is a hearing assistance system.
The hearing system is a fixed loop.
Staff are trained to use the hearing system.
There is a wheelchair to borrow.
To borrow the wheelchair please ask at reception.
Restaurant / Bar (Maritime Museum Quayside Café)
The following information is for the cafe.
Once inside, there is level access to the service.
Full table service is not available.
Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
There is not a lowered section at the service counter.
There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
No tables are permanently fixed.
No chairs are permanently fixed.
No chairs have armrests.
The nearest table is 20m (22yd) from the main entrance.
The distance between the floor and the lowest dining table is 65cm (2ft 1in) cm.
Menus are wall only.
Picture menus are not available.
Menus are clearly written.
Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
The type of food served here is cold snacks.
Lift
There is a lift for public use.
The lift is located to the right as you enter.
The lift is a standard lift.
The floors which are accessible by this lift are B-G-1-2-3-4.
The lift is 10m (11yd) from the main entrance.
Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
The dimensions of the lift are 1.45m x 2.1m (4ft 9in x 6ft 10in).
The clear door width is 96cm.
There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
The lift does have an audible announcer.
The controls for the lift are not within reach for a wheelchair user.
The controls are 90-135cm in height.
The lighting level in the lift is bright.
The lift does not have Braille markings.
The lift does have tactile markings.
Other Floors
The floors which are accessible by stairs are B-G-1-2-3-4.
There are 15+ steps between floors.
The lighting level is medium.
The steps are not clearly marked.
The steps are deep.
The steps do have handrails.
The steps have a handrail on both sides.
There is a landing.
The services on the floors which are not accessible are the Story of Emmigration exhibit.
Adapted Toilet (Maritime Museum )
There are adapted toilets within this venue designated for public use.
Location of and access to adapted toilets
The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
There is Braille signage on or near the toilet door.
There is tactile signage on or near the toilet door.
There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
The adapted toilet is 14m (15yd) from the main entrance.
The adapted toilet is located to the left as you enter.
There is level access to the adapted toilet.
Features and dimensions of adapted toilets
This is a unisex toilet.
A key is not required for the adapted toilet.
The door opens inwards and outwards.
The door is locked by a locking handle.
The width of the adapted toilet door is 90cm (2ft 11in).
The door is heavy.
The dimensions of the adapted toilet are 150cm x 275cm (4ft 11in x 9ft ).
Floor manoeuvring space is clear in the adapted toilet.
There is a lateral transfer space.
As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
The lateral transfer space is 80cm (2ft 7in).
There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
There is a flush on the transfer side.
The tap type is lever.
There is a mixer tap.
There is a functional emergency alarm available.
It is not a push button style of alarm.
Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
There is a coat hook.
The coat hook is not 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 is not a shelf within the adapted toilet.
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 48cm (1ft 6in).
There is a hand dryer.
The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm.
The hand dryer is 108cm (3ft 6in) high.
There is not a towel dispenser.
There is a toilet roll holder.
The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
The toilet roll holder is placed higher than 100cm.
The toilet roll holder is 120cm (3ft 11in) high.
There is a sink.
The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
The sink is not placed higher than 74cm.
Colour contrast and lighting in adapted toilets
The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
The contrast between the external door and wall is fair.
The contrast between the grab rails and wall is poor.
The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is good.
The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
Lighting levels are low.
Adapted Toilet (International Slavery Museum)
There are adapted toilets within this venue designated for public use.
Location of and access to adapted toilets
There is Braille signage on or near the toilet door.
There is tactile signage on or near the toilet door.
There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
The adapted toilet is 85m (93yd) from the main entrance.
The adapted toilet is located at the rear of the museum, on the 3rd floor.
There is level access to the adapted toilet.
This is by lift.
Features and dimensions of adapted toilets
This is a unisex toilet.
A key is not required for the adapted toilet.
The door opens inwards.
The door is locked by a locking handle.
The width of the adapted toilet door is 90cm (2ft 11in).
The door is heavy.
The dimensions of the adapted toilet are 150cm x 240cm (4ft 11in x 7ft 10in).
Floor manoeuvring space is clear in the adapted toilet.
There is a lateral transfer space.
As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
The lateral transfer space is 170cm (5ft 6in).
There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
There is a flush on the transfer side.
The tap type is push.
There is a mixer tap.
There is a functional emergency alarm available.
It is not a push button style of alarm.
Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
There is not a coat hook.
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 is a shelf within the adapted toilet.
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 47cm (1ft 6in).
There is a hand dryer.
The hand dryer can be reached from seated on the toilet.
The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm.
There is not a towel dispenser.
There is a toilet roll holder.
The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm.
There is a sink.
The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
The sink is not placed higher than 74cm.
Colour contrast and lighting in adapted toilets
The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
The contrast between the external door and wall is poor.
The contrast between the grab rails and wall is good.
The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is good.
The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
Lighting levels are medium.
Standard Toilet (Maritime Museum )
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Female and Male Toilets
The female and male toilets are located to the left as you enter.
The female and male toilets are 17m (18yd) from the main entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilet.
Lighting levels are bright.
Baby Change Facilities
Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
The baby change facilities are located in a separate room next to the toilets.
The height of the baby change table once extended is 90cm (2ft 11in).
Inside the venue, there is level access to the baby change facility.
Ambulant cubicles are available in the standard toilets.
The photograph shows the standard male toilet.
Standard Toilet (International Slavery Museum)
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Female and Male Toilets
The female and male toilets are located on the 3rd floor, right as you exit the lift.
The female and male toilets are 15m (16yd) from the main entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilet.
This is by lift.
Lighting levels are medium.
Ambulant cubicles are available in the standard toilets.
The photograph shows the standard male 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.
A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.
This service cannot be requested.
Staff are not Text Relay aware.
A raised or tactile plan of the building is available on request.
Plastic cups are not available.
Plastic cutlery is not available.
Drinking straws are available on request.
Children are welcomed at the venue.
There is no admission charge.
The tactile plan is of the International Slavery Museum and is based on the 3rd floor.
There is a programme of learning events available at the museums.
Please see www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk or call 0151 4784441 for more information.
