Access Guide
St. Mungo Museum of Religious Life and Art
2 Castle Street
Glasgow
Scotland
G4 0RH
Tel: 0141 2761625
Fax: 0141 2761626
Web: http://www.glasgowmuseums.com
Opening Times
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | Closed |
| 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 within 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 Queen Street.
Parking
This venue does not have its own car park.
The convenient dropoff point is located in Cathedral Square Precinct
Outside Access (Castle Street)
There is not level access to the service.
The main doors open towards you (pull).
The doors are double width.
The doors are light.
The door opening is 176cm (5ft 9in) wide.
No Level Access (Castle Street)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located to the left hand side of the main entrance.
The ramp or slope is easy.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
The width of the ramp or slope is 185cm (6ft ).
There are steps to access this area/service.
There are 3 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 not have handrails.
Outside Access (Cathedral Square Precinct)
There is 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 170cm (5ft 6in) wide.
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.
The lighting levels are low.
Lift
There is a lift for public use.
The lift is located on the ground floor lobby to the right of the shop.
The lift is a standard lift.
The floors which are accessible by this lift are B-G-1-2-3.
The lift is 8m (26ft 2in) 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 1.4m (4ft 7in x 4ft 7in).
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.
Other Floors
The floors which are accessible by stairs are B-G-1-2-3.
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.
There is level access to all floors via the lift.
The stair cases to all floors are spiral.
Museum
Exhibits can not be audio described.
There is a hearing assistance system.
Staff are trained to use the hearing system.
There is a wheelchair to borrow.
To borrow the wheelchair contact the Information Desk.
There is an audio room on the first floor, next to the Information Desk, which has a hearing loop facility.
Restaurant / Bar
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 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 73cm (2ft 4in) cm.
Menus are .
Menus are not available in large print.
Menus are clearly written.
Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
The type of food served here is pastries and snacks.
Adapted Toilet
There are adapted toilets within this venue designated for public use.
Location of and access to adapted toilets
The adapted toilet is 5m (16ft 4in) from the accessible entrance.
The adapted toilet is located the ground floor opposite Castle Street entrance.
Features and dimensions of adapted toilets
A key is not required for the adapted toilet.
The door opens inwards.
The door is locked by a twist lock.
The dimensions of the adapted toilet are 150cm x 200cm (4ft 11in x 6ft 6in).
There is a functional emergency alarm available.
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 are mirrors in the adapted toilet.
Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
Colour contrast and lighting in adapted toilets
There is level access to the standard toilets via the lift.
Baby change facilities are available separately in the entrance lobby, next to the accessible toilet.
Standard Toilet
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Female Toilets
The female toilets are located in the basement.
The female toilets are 15m (16yd) 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 basement.
The male toilets are 15m (16yd) 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 level access to the standard toilets via the lift.
Baby change facilities are available separately in the entrance lobby, next to the accessible 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.
Plastic cups are available.
Plastic cutlery is available.
Drinking straws are available on request.
The Glasgow museums magazine Preview is available in Braille on request. Staff are trained to take TypeTalk calls.
