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Disabled Access Guide for World Museum Liverpool
William Brown Street
Liverpool
Merseyside
L3 8EN
Tel: 0151 4784302
Fax: 0151 4784350
Web: http://www.liverpoolmuseums.co.uk
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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 |
Location
The venue is situated within the centre of the city.
This venue is situated in Liverpool.
The venue is on a road with a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Lime Street Station.
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 off William Brown Street.
On street marked Blue Badge bays are available.
The dimensions of the on street marked Blue Badge parking bays are 3.7m x 4.5m (12ft 1in x 14ft 9in).
On street Blue Badge parking is located William Brown Street.
Clearly signed and/or standard on street marked bays are available.
The dimensions of the standard marked parking bays are 2.4m x 4.5m (7ft 10in x 14ft 9in).
Standard marked parking bays are located in William Brown Street.
There is not a designated drop off point.
The photograph shows the on street car parking.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located in William Brown Street.
There is level access to the service.
The main doors open towards you (pull).
The doors are double width.
The doors are permanently held open.
The door opening is 140cm (4ft 7in) wide.
There is a second set of doors.
The doors open automatically.
The doors are double width.
The door opening is 160cm (5ft 2in) wide.
Reception
The reception desk is 30m (33yd) from the front entrance.
There is level access to reception from the entrance.
The reception desk is medium height.
The desk does not have a lowered section.
Lighting levels are bright.
There is not a hearing assistance system.
Inside Access
There is level access to the service.
The lighting levels are low.
Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
Customers cannot charge scooters or wheelchairs at the venue.
Some staff are trained to use the hearing assistance system.
Other Floors
The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1-2-3-4-5.
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 (Main)
There is a lift for public use.
The lift is located at the rear of the building .
The lift is a standard lift.
The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1-2-3-4-5.
The lift is 35m (38yd) from the accessible entrance.
Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
The dimensions of the lift are 1.4m x 2.4m (4ft 7in x 7ft 10in).
The clear door width is 100cm.
There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
There is not 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 within reach for a wheelchair user.
The lighting level in the lift is bright.
The lift does not have Braille markings.
The lift does have tactile markings.
Level Change (Ancient World - Level 3)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located leading into a room on level 3.
The ramp or slope is moderate.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
There are steps to access this area/service.
The steps are located leading into a room on level 3.
There are 6 steps to the area/service.
The lighting levels at the steps are medium.
The steps are clearly marked.
The steps are medium.
The steps do have handrails.
The handrails are on both sides.
Level Change (Space, Time and Planetarium)
There are steps to access this area/service.
The steps are located leading down to the lower section.
There are 8 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 both sides.
There is a standard and/or platform lift to access this area/service.
Lift (Level 5)
There is a lift for public use.
The lift is located in Space, Time and Planetarium.
The lift is a platform lift.
The platform lift accesses a small level change.
The lift is 50m (55yd) from the standard lift.
Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
The dimensions of the lift are 1.05m x 1.35m (3ft 5in x 4ft 5in).
The clear door width is 98cm.
The controls for the lift are within reach for a wheelchair user.
Museum
Exhibits can not be audio described.
Tactile signage for exhibits is available.
There is a hearing assistance system.
The hearing system is a fixed loop.
There is a wheelchair to borrow.
To borrow the wheelchair the cloakroom attendants.
Audio guides are not available at present Some staff are trained to use the loop system
Restaurant / Bar (Coffee Shop - Ground Floor)
Full table service is not available.
Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
No tables are permanently fixed.
No chairs are permanently fixed.
The distance between the floor and the lowest dining table is 74cm (2ft 5in).
There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
Menus are available hand held.
Menus are not available in Braille.
Menus are not available in large print.
Menus are clearly written.
Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
The type of food served here is light snacks.
Restaurant / Bar (Cafe - 5th Floor)
Once inside, there is not level access to the service.
Full table service is available.
There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
No tables are permanently fixed.
No chairs are permanently fixed.
The distance between the floor and the lowest dining table is 74cm (2ft 5in).
Menus are hand held.
Menus are not available in Braille.
Menus are available in large print.
Menus are clearly written.
Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.
Level Change (Cafe - 5th Floor)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located to the left hand side of the steps.
The ramp or slope is moderate.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
The width of the ramp or slope is 116cm (3ft 9in).
There are steps to access this area/service.
There are 8 steps to the area/service.
The lighting levels at the steps are bright.
The steps are clearly marked.
The steps are medium.
The steps do have handrails.
The handrails are on both sides.
Accessible Toilet
There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.
Location of and access to accessible toilets
The toilet is 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 accessible toilet is 20m (22yd) from the lift.
The accessible toilet is located on the 1st floor, right as you exit the lift.
There is level access to the accessible toilet.
This is by lift.
Features and dimensions of accessible toilets
This is a unisex toilet.
A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
The door opens outwards.
The door is locked by a twist lock.
The width of the accessible toilet door is 82cm (2ft 8in).
The door is heavy.
The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 185cm x 250cm (6ft x 8ft 2in).
Floor manoeuvring space is clear in the accessible toilet.
There is a lateral transfer space.
As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
The lateral transfer space is 170cm (5ft 6in).
There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
There is not a flush on the transfer side.
The tap type is lever.
There is a mixer tap.
There is not a functional emergency alarm available.
It is out of reach (higher than 10cm (4in) from floor).
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 accessible 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 accessible toilet.
There are mirrors in the accessible toilet.
Mirrors are not 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 not placed higher than 100cm.
There is a towel dispenser.
The towel dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm.
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 accessible toilets
The contrast between the internal door and wall is poor.
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 good.
Lighting levels are bright.
There are additional adapted toilets, with very similar specifications, on floors 2 to 5.
Standard Toilet
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Female Toilets
The female toilets are located on the 1st floor, right as you exit the lift.
The female toilets are 20m (22yd) from the lift.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet.
This is by lift.
Lighting levels are bright.
Access to Standard Male Toilets
The male toilets are located on the 1st floor, opposite the lift.
The male toilets are 6m (19ft 8in) from the lift.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet.
This is by lift.
Lighting levels are bright.
Baby Change Facilities
Baby change facilities are located within the standard toilet.
The baby change facilities are located on floors 1 to 3.
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.
This is by lift.
There are additional standard toilets on floors 2 to 5.
The photographs show the standard male toilet.
Additional Information
Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
Documents are not available in Braille.
Documents can be requested in large print.
A member of staff trained in BSL skills is generally on duty.
Staff are Text Relay aware.
Plastic cups are available.
Plastic cutlery is available.
Drinking straws are available on request.
Contact number for workshop and theatre performances/booking enquiries: 0151 478 4393.
Learning base/community base bookings: 0151 478 4296.
The photograph shows a baby changing facility.
Comments
Workshops and theatre performances are also available here, please contact the museum on 0151 4784302 for further details and booking enquiries.
There is a groups meeting area - learning base and community base on the ground floor. Please contact the museum on 0151 4784302 to arrange the usage of this area.
