Local access information
across the country
Western Approaches
Opening Times
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 10:30 - 15:30 |
| Tuesday | 10:30 - 15:30 |
| Wednesday | 10:30 - 15:30 |
| Thursday | 10:30 - 15:30 |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 10:30 - 15:30 |
| Sunday | Closed |
The museum is closed 31st October - 1st March.
Introduction
The museum is situated predominately on the basement floor of the building.
Reception and the toilets are situated on the ground floor.
Location
The venue is situated within the centre of the city.
This venue is situated in Liverpool.
The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is James Street.
There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
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 Rumford Street.
On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.
Clearly signed and/or standard on street marked bays are available.
Standard marked parking bays are located in Rumford Street.
There is not a designated drop off point.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located in Rumford Street.
There is not level access to the service.
The intercom is not in a position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
The main doors open away from you (push).
The doors are single width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 85cm (2ft 9in) wide.
No Level Access (Main Entrance)
There are steps to access this area/service.
The steps are located in front of the entrance.
There are 1 steps to the area/service.
The lighting levels at the steps are low.
The steps are not clearly marked.
The steps are shallow.
The steps do not have handrails.
Reception
The reception desk is 2m (6ft 6in) from the main entrance.
There is level access to reception from the entrance.
The reception desk is high.
The desk does not have a lowered section.
Lighting levels are medium.
There is not a hearing assistance system.
Inside Access
There is not level access to the service.
There is not a hearing assistance system.
This venue does not play background music.
The lighting levels are medium.
No Level Access (Inside Access - Ground Floor)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located in the reception area.
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 112cm (3ft 8in).
The ramp detailed gives access to the toilets and staircase.
No Level Access (Inside Access - Basement Floor)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located in the cinema room at the foot of the staircase.
The ramp or slope is steep.
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 95cm (3ft 1in).
There are steps to access this area/service.
The steps are located leading to and from the central operations room.
There are 15+ 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 on the left going up.
Other Floors
The floors which are accessible by stairs are B-G.
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 the right side going up.
There is a landing.
The services on the floors which are not accessible are the museum.
Museum
Exhibits can be audio described.
Tactile signage for exhibits is not available.
Braille signage for exhibits is not available.
Touch tours are not available.
Video tours are not available.
There is not a hearing assistance system.
Concessions are available.
There is not a wheelchair to borrow.
Adapted Toilet
There are no adapted toilets within this venue designated for public use.
Standard Toilet
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Female and Male Toilets
The female and male toilets are located in the reception area, right as you enter.
The female and male toilets are 10m (11yd) from the main entrance.
Inside the venue, there is not level access to the female and male toilet.
Lighting levels are bright.
Baby Change Facilities
Baby change facilities are not located within the venue.
The photograph shows the standard male toilet.
No Level Access (Standard Toilets)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located between the entrance and the toilets.
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 110cm (3ft 7in).
There are steps to access this area/service.
The steps are located leading to the standard male toilet.
There are 1 steps to the area/service.
The lighting levels at the steps are bright.
The steps are clearly marked.
The steps are deep.
The steps do not have handrails.
Additional Information
Staff do not 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 sign language skills is not generally on duty.
Staff are not Type Talk aware.
Children are welcomed at the venue.
