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National Museum of Rural Life - Museum Ground Floor

Wester Kittochside, Philipshill Road, East Kilbride, G76 9HR

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Summary

Getting Here

Getting Help and Assistance

  • There is a member of staff available for help and assistance.
  • Staff receive disability awareness/equality training.
  • There is a member of staff trained in British Sign Language.
  • Staff do not receive deaf awareness training.
  • The alternative formats documents can be provided in include: Braille on request and large print on request.
  • There is an assistance dog toilet or toileting area at the venue/near by.
  • The assistance dog toilet or toileting area is located to the rear of the main building.
  • Water bowls for assistance dogs are available.
  • There are mobility aids available.
  • The mobility aids available include wheelchairs.
  • To obtain mobility aids please contact a member of staff.

Outside Access (Farm Explorer Entrance)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the side of the building, down Philipshill Road.
    • The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
    • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
    • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
    • The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
    • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
    • The door(s) is/are single width with a locked extension leaf.
    • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
    • The width of the opening is 84cm.
    • There is a second set of doors.
    • The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
    • The door(s) is/are double width.
    • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
    • The width of the opening is 160cm.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope is located on the path leading to the entrance.
    • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
  • Comments View
    • These doors are used to access the Farm Explorer bus stop, the courtyard exhibits, play park and picnic area and the path to the farm.

Getting Around

  • Access View
    • There is step-free access throughout the ground floor.
    • There is a slight ramp, with a handrail on the right going up, for access to the lower section.
    • There is a slight ramp, with no handrails, for access to the lower section from the toilets corridor.
  • Circulation View
    • There are not doors in corridors/walkways which have to be opened manually.
    • The type of flooring in corridors/walkways is vinyl, tiles and concrete.
    • Handrails with a rounded or oval profile are not provided in corridors/walkways.
    • There is good colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
    • There is bench seating at regular intervals.
    • The lighting levels are varied.
    • Access to other floors/levels is via stairs and lift.
  • Signage View
    • Wayfinding signage is provided.
    • The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout the building.
    • Dementia friendly signage is provided.
  • Safe Place(s) View
    • There is a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
    • The place of safety is the First Aid Room on the ground floor. Please ask staff for details.
  • Audio View
    • This venue does not play background music in public areas.
    • There is a hearing assistance system in the public areas of the building.
    • The system is a portable loop.
    • A portable hearing loop is available from the ticket information desk on the first floor.

Attraction / Exhibit (People Gallery)

  • Entrance / Opening View
    • There are no doors, however there is an open width of 75cm+ for access to this area/attraction.
    • The entrance/opening is clearly signed.
    • The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
    • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance/opening.
    • There is a slight permanent ramp, with a handrail on the right going up, for access to the ground and first floors.
  • Attraction / Exhibit View
    • There is step-free level access throughout this area.
    • Clear directional signage is provided in this area.
    • During busy periods this area can become congested.
    • The type of flooring in this area is concrete.
    • Handrails with a rounded or oval profile are not provided in this area.
    • This area does not play background music/sound.
    • There is some flash photography within this area.
    • There are resting/seating areas within this area.
    • Explanations for the exhibit(s) is/are in information board and television/screen format.
    • All exhibits can be audio described.
    • Exhibits are audio described in person.
    • There are some exhibits which start from the floor level.
    • There is a good colour contrast between the walls and the floor in this area.
    • The lighting levels in this area are varied.
  • Exit View
    • Visitors can exit via a separate set of doors/opening.
    • The exit is clearly signed internally.
    • There are double, manual doors with an opening width of 75cm+, which may be difficult to open when exiting this area/attraction.
    • The exit is ramped/sloped.
    • There is a slight permanent ramp, with no handrails, when exiting.

Theatre

  • There are designated spaces for wheelchair users.
  • Designated seating is located in at the front of the theatre.
  • Wheelchairs are left with you.
  • A companion may sit with you.
  • Companions sit behind you.
  • It is 18m (19yd 2ft) from the designated seating area to the nearest accessible toilet.
  • There is a hearing assistance system.
  • The hearing assistance system is a portable loop.
  • Staff are trained to use the hearing assistance system.
  • A deposit is not required for the hearing assistance system.
  • There is a wheelchair to borrow.
  • To borrow a wheelchair, contact a member of staff.
  • Concessions are available.
  • Assistance dogs are allowed in the auditorium.
  • Comments View
    • There are easy ramps leading down into the theatre offering alternative left or right side handrails.
    • The width of the ramps is 105cm.
    • There are 5 deep steps with a handrail on the right leading to rear seating.
    • There is step free access to front row seating.

Attraction / Exhibit (Tools Gallery)

  • Entrance / Opening View
    • There are no doors, however there is an open width of 75cm+ for access to this area/attraction.
    • The entrance/opening is clearly signed.
    • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance/opening.
    • There is a slight permanent ramp, with a handrail on the right going up, for access to the People Gallery, Theatre and toilets.
  • Attraction / Exhibit View
    • There is step-free level access throughout this area.
    • Clear directional signage is provided in this area.
    • During busy periods this area can become congested.
    • The type of flooring in this area is vinyl, tiles and concrete.
    • There is some flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
    • Handrails with a rounded or oval profile are not provided in this area.
    • This area does not play background music/sound.
    • There is some flash photography within this area.
    • There are resting/seating areas within this area.
    • Explanations for the exhibit(s) is/are in information board and television/screen format.
    • All exhibits can be audio described.
    • Exhibits are audio described in person.
    • There are some exhibits which start from the floor level.
    • The distance between the lowest exhibit and the floor is 1cm.
    • There is a good colour contrast between the walls and the floor in this area.
    • The lighting levels in this area are varied.
  • Exit View
    • Visitors exit via the entrance/opening.
    • The exit is not clearly signed internally.

Attraction / Exhibit (Tractor Store)

  • Entrance / Opening View
    • There are no doors, however there is an open width of 75cm+ for access to this area/attraction.
    • The entrance/opening is clearly signed.
  • Attraction / Exhibit View
    • There is step-free level access throughout this area.
    • Clear directional signage is provided in this area.
    • During busy periods this area can become congested.
    • The type of flooring in this area is concrete.
    • Handrails with a rounded or oval profile are not provided in this area.
    • This area does play background music/sound.
    • There is some flash photography within this area.
    • There are resting/seating areas within this area.
    • Explanations for the exhibit(s) is/are in information board and television/screen format.
    • All exhibits can be audio described.
    • Exhibits are audio described in person.
    • All exhibits start from the floor level.
    • The distance between the lowest exhibit and the floor is 1cm.
    • There is a good colour contrast between the walls and the floor in this area.
    • The lighting levels in this area are varied.
  • Exit View
    • Visitors exit via the entrance/opening.
  • Comments View
    • The television screen used is projecting an image onto a hanging glass surface.

Attraction / Exhibit (Horticultural and Blacksmith Store)

  • Entrance / Opening View
    • There are double, permanently held open doors with an opening width of 75cm+ for access to this area/attraction.
    • The entrance/opening is clearly signed.
  • Attraction / Exhibit View
    • There is step-free level access throughout this area.
    • Clear directional signage is provided in this area.
    • During busy periods this area can become congested.
    • The type of flooring in this area is concrete.
    • Handrails with a rounded or oval profile are not provided in this area.
    • This area does play background music/sound.
    • There is some flash photography within this area.
    • There are resting/seating areas within this area.
    • Explanations for the exhibit(s) is/are in information board format.
    • All exhibits can be audio described.
    • Exhibits are audio described in person.
    • All exhibits start from the floor level.
    • The distance between the lowest exhibit and the floor is 1cm.
    • There is a good colour contrast between the walls and the floor in this area.
    • The lighting levels in this area are good.
  • Exit View
    • Visitors exit via the entrance/opening.

Attraction / Exhibit (Outdoor Courtyard)

  • Entrance / Opening View
    • There are double, manual doors with an opening width of 75cm+, which may be difficult to open for access to this area/attraction.
    • The entrance/opening is not clearly signed.
    • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance/opening.
    • There is a slight permanent slope, with no handrails, for access to the outdoor courtyard exhibits.
  • Attraction / Exhibit View
    • There is not step-free level access throughout this area.
    • The slight slope is in front of the exhibits.
    • Clear directional signage is provided in this area.
    • The type of flooring in this area is concrete.
    • Handrails with a rounded or oval profile are not provided in this area.
    • This area does not play background music/sound.
    • There is some flash photography within this area.
    • There are not resting/seating areas within this area.
    • Explanations for the exhibit(s) is/are in information board format.
    • All exhibits can be audio described.
    • Exhibits are audio described in person.
    • All exhibits start from the floor level.
    • The distance between the lowest exhibit and the floor is 1cm.
    • There is a good colour contrast between some walls and the floor in this area.
    • The lighting levels in this area are good.
  • Exit View
    • Visitors exit via the entrance/opening.
  • Comments View
    • The Farm Explorer bus stop is in this outdoor area near the entrance.

Play Park and Picnic Area

  • The Play Park is located opposite the Museum across Philipshill Road, left of the path to the Farm. Care should be taken as Philipshill Road is a public road.
  • There is a gate that opens away from you (push) that may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the opening is 124cm.
  • The park is laid to a slight slope that is steep in some areas.
  • There is a play tractor directly ahead as you enter. The surface around the tractor is rubber and concrete. There is 1 shallow step to the left side of the tractor, with easier access from the other side.
  • The play equipment is to the left as you enter.
  • There is soft resilient surfacing around the play equipment.
  • The play equipment includes a bucket swing, toddler and standard swings, play train, climbing frame with slide, rope walking frame, wind pipes and a picnic area with picnic benches.
  • There is a deep step to access the tractor seat.
  • The rest of the park is laid to grass. There are fixed seating picnic table benches. These are wheelchair accessible at the ends and are located throughout the park.

Accessible Toilet(s) (Museum - Ground Floor - Left Hand Transfer)

  • There is an/are accessible toilet(s) for public use.
  • Location and Access View
    • This accessible toilet is located to the right as you exit the front lift.
    • This accessible toilet is approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) from the front lift.
    • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet, via lift.
  • Features and Dimensions View
    • This is a shared toilet.
    • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
    • The door opens by sliding.
    • The door is heavy.
    • The door is locked by a locking handle.
    • The width of the accessible toilet door is 81cm.
    • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
    • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 256cm x 216cm (8ft 5in x 7ft 1in).
    • The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
    • The toilet has a non-slip floor.
    • There is a lateral transfer space.
    • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
    • The lateral transfer space is 124cm.
    • The transfer space is obstructed by a female sanitary bin and a nappy bin.
    • There is a flush on the transfer side.
    • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • There is an emergency alarm.
    • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
    • There is a flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
    • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
    • There is a/are non-infectious waste and female sanitary disposal units.
    • There is a/are coat hook(s).
    • The height of the coat hook is 125cm from the floor.
  • Position of Fixtures View
    • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
    • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
    • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
    • There is a mirror.
    • The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
    • There is not a shelf next to the toilet.
    • The toilet has a backrest and a cistern.
    • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 44cm (1ft 5in).
    • 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 (3ft 3in).
    • The height of the toilet roll holder is 110cm (3ft 7in).
    • There is a wash basin.
    • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
    • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the left hand side of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin tap type is lever.
    • There is a mixer tap.
    • Taps have clear markings to indicate hot and cold settings.
    • There is a soap dispenser.
    • The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The height of the soap dispenser is 83cm.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is a hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
    • The height of the hand dryer is 113cm (3ft 8in).
  • Colour Contrast and Lighting View
    • The contrast between the external door and wall is poor.
    • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
    • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is good.
    • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
    • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
    • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
    • The lighting levels are good.
  • Baby Changing Facilities View
    • Baby changing facilities are located within the accessible toilet.
    • The baby change table is not set against the wall, permanently fixed at 75cm from the floor.
    • The baby change table is not height adjustable.
    • The height of the baby change table once extended is 88cm (2ft 11in).
  • Comments View
    • There is a 180cm long, height adjustable changing bench available in the accessible toilet.
    • This toilet is approximately 150m from the main entrance on the first floor following the ramps down to the ground floor.
    • This toilet is approximately 60m from the side lift.

Standard Toilet(s) (Museum - Ground Floor)

  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
  • Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
    • The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located to the right as you exit the front lift.
    • The female and male toilets are approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the front lift.
    • There is step-free access into the female and male toilet(s), via lift.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
    • There is a lowered urinal in the male toilet(s).
    • The height of the lowered urinal is 55cm.
    • There are no vertical wall-mounted grab rails at the lowered urinal.
    • The lowered urinal does not contrast visually with the wall.
    • There is not sufficient space for a wheelchair in front of the lowered urinal (90cm x 140cm).
    • An ambulant toilet with wall-mounted grab rails is not available.
    • The wash basin(s) tap type is twist/turn.
    • Lighting levels are good.

Parent and Baby Room (Museum - Ground Floor)

  • There is a parent and baby room for public use.
  • The parent and baby room is located to the right as you exit the front lift.
  • The parent and baby room is approximately 11m from the front lift.
  • There is step-free access into the parent and baby room, via lift.
  • Staff do not need to be notified for use of the room.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the parent and baby room door.
  • The baby change table is not set against the wall, permanently fixed at 75cm from the floor.
  • The baby change table is not height adjustable.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 88cm (2ft 11in).
  • There are disposal facilities in the parent and baby room.
  • There is a wash basin in the parent and baby room.
  • The height of the wash basin is 78cm.
  • The wash basin tap type is twist/turn.
  • There is a/are chair(s) in the parent and baby room.
  • There is a chair with armrests on both sides.
  • There is not a toilet in the parent and baby room.
  • There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
  • The lighting levels are good.