Access Guide
Museum of Transport
1 Bunhouse Road
Kelvingrove
Glasgow
G3 8DP
Tel: 0141 287 2720
Fax: 0141 287 2692
Web: http://www.glasgowmuseums.com
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 | 11:00 - 17:00 |
| Saturday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Sunday | 11:00 - 17:00 |
Location
The venue is situated outside the centre of the town or city.
This venue is situated in Glasgow.
The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Partick.
Parking
This venue does not have its own car park.
There is a public car park opposite the venue.
The photograph shows the Blue Badge parking.
Outside Access (Bunhouse Road - Main Entrance)
There is not level access to the service.
The main doors open towards you (pull).
The doors are double width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 140cm (4ft 7in) wide.
There is a second set of doors.
The doors open towards you (pull).
The doors are double width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 140cm (4ft 7in) wide.
No Level Access (Bunhouse Road - Main Entrance)
There are steps to access this area/service.
There are 15+ steps to the area/service.
The lighting levels at the steps are bright.
The steps are not clearly marked.
The steps are medium.
The steps do have handrails.
The handrails are on both sides.
Outside Access (Bunhouse Road - Accessible Entrance)
There is not level access to the service.
The main doors open (no doors).
No Level Access (Bunhouse Road - Accessible Entrance)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located on the paved area in front of the entrance.
The ramp or slope is easy.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
The width of the ramp or slope is 290cm (9ft 6in).
Lift 1 is immediately beyond this entrance and gives level access directly into the venue at ground floor level.
Reception
The reception desk is 28m (30yd) from the front entrance.
There is level access to reception from the entrance.
The reception desk is medium height.
Lighting levels are bright.
There is a hearing assistance system.
The hearing system is a fixed loop.
Staff are trained to use the hearing system.
Inside Access
There is level access to the service.
There is a hearing assistance system.
The system is a fixed loop.
Staff are trained to use the hearing assistance system.
This venue does not play background music.
The lighting levels are bright.
There is an easy slope (width 470cm) for access to the Kelvin Street exhibit.
This exhibit has a cobbled surface and is not well lit.
There is a steep ramp (width 190cm) for access to the Bunhouse Farm Platform exhibit.
There is a moderate ramp (width 160cm) for access to the raised section of the mezzanine floor.
Other Floors
The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-M.
There are 15+ steps between floors.
The lighting level is bright.
The steps are not 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 (1)
There is a lift for public use.
The lift is located immediately beyond the accessible entrance.
The lift is a standard lift.
The floors which are accessible by this lift are street - ground floor.
The lift is 1m (3ft 3in) from the accessible entrance.
Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
The dimensions of the lift are 1.45m x 1.08m (4ft 9in x 3ft 6in).
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 have Braille markings.
The lift does have tactile markings.
Lift (2)
There is a lift for public use.
The lift is located in the Car Showroom Area.
The lift is a standard lift.
The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-M.
The lift is 62m (68yd) from the accessible entrance.
Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
The dimensions of the lift are 1.1m x 1.5m (3ft 7in x 4ft 11in).
The lift does not have a visual floor indicator.
The lift does not have an audible announcer.
The lighting level in the lift is low.
The lift does not have Braille markings.
The lift does not have tactile markings.
This lift gives access to the museum exhibits on the mezzanine level.
Lift (3)
There is a lift for public use.
The lift is located at the rear of the main hall.
The lift is a standard lift.
The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-M.
The lift is 95m (104yd) from the accessible entrance.
Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
The dimensions of the lift are 1.1m x 1.5m (3ft 7in x 4ft 11in).
The lift does not have a visual floor indicator.
The lift does not have an audible announcer.
The lighting level in the lift is low.
The lift does not have Braille markings.
The lift does not have tactile markings.
This lift gives access to the Café on the mezzanine level.
Adapted Toilet
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.
The adapted toilet is 50m (55yd) from the accessible entrance.
The adapted toilet is located in the standard male and female toilets.
Features and dimensions of adapted toilets
This is not 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 130cm x 180cm (4ft 3in x 5ft 10in).
There is a lateral transfer space.
As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
The lateral transfer space is 140cm (4ft 7in).
The tap type is lever.
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.
The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 47cm (1ft 6in).
There is a toilet roll holder.
The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm.
There is a sink.
The sink is placed higher than 74cm.
The sink is 77cm (2ft 6in) high.
Colour contrast and lighting in adapted toilets
The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
Wall mounted and drop down rails are available.
There is an additional adapted toilet, with baby changing facilities, in the main hall.
Standard Toilet
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Female Toilets
The female toilets are located in the Car Showroom Area.
The female toilets are 45m (49yd) 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 Car Showroom Area.
The male toilets are 53m (58yd) 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.
There is an additional adapted toilet, with baby changing facilities, in the main hall.
Restaurant / Bar (Café)
Full table service is not available.
Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
Some tables are permanently fixed.
Some chairs are permanently fixed.
The distance between the floor and the lowest dining table is 72cm (2ft 4in).
There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
Menus are not clearly written.
Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.
The Café is situated on the mezzanine floor.
Level access is via Lift 3.
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.
Staff are trained to use the hearing system.
A deposit is not required for the hearing system.
There is a wheelchair to borrow.
To borrow the wheelchair at reception.
There is no charge for access to the venue.
There are 5 manual wheelchairs available for patrons to borrow.
Additional Information
Staff do receive disability awareness training.
Documents are available in Braille.
Documents are available in large print.
Registered assistance dogs are welcomed.
Plastic cups are available.
Plastic cutlery is available.
Drinking straws are available on request.
The photograph shows the access to the Kelvin Street exhibit.
Additional Information
The photograph shows the access to the Bunhouse Farm Platform exhibit.
Additional Information
The photograph shows the moderate ramp which gives access to the raised section of the mezzanine floor.
Additional Information
The photograph shows the additional adapted toilet.
