University Museum of Natural History
University Museum of Natural History

The museum is fully accessible, although it can get very busy at peak times.

There are three disabled parking spaces in the museum car park available on a first come first served basis. There is also Pay and Display parking available on Museum Road.
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After passing through the large front door, the entrance to the museum is up a set of stone steps with a central handrail and no nosings. The door leading to the museum is on a raised step.
Those requiring level access can ring the intercom on the left hand side of the front door to be escorted to the level entrance. It is also possible to make your own way there! Head around the right hand side of the building, and follow a ramp around a set of sunken steps to get to the level entrance. This is held open during visiting hours.
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From the level entrance, go along the corridor to your right, and then follow it 'round to reach the lift to the ground floor. This route is clearly signposted, and the lift services all floors.
There is also a platform lift at the north end of the building which provides access to a third disabled toilet. Only museum staff can operate this lift, so it is more convenient to use the toilets at the South end of the building (nearest the level entrance).
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There are Men’s and Women’s toilets on the lower ground floor at the North end of the building. Follow the North staircase down to reach them.

The lecture theatre on the first floor is fitted with a hearing loop. There is also a hearing loop on the Welcome Desk by the museum entrance.

Term time
Monday-Friday 10.00-17.00
Saturday 10.00-17.00
Sunday 10.00-17.00
Vacation time
Monday-Friday 10.00-17.00
Saturday 10.00-17.00
Sunday 10.00-17.00
Closed
Please check the website for Christmas and Easter opening times.

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