Accessibility Information

Accessibility Information

At Rotherham Museums, we believe everyone should have the opportunity to explore our rich heritage and vibrant exhibitions. Our accessibility guides are created to ensure that all visitors, regardless of their needs, can enjoy a seamless and enriching experience.

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Physical Access

The Museum is set within Clifton Park.  Access from the car park to the main entrance is level with a slight gradient towards the main entrance at the front of the Museum.

The Museum is on two floors, both of which are fully accessible to wheelchair users. The second floor can be accessed by a lift which is situated near the main entrance.

 
 

Pushchairs

Pushchairs can be taken around the Museum, but please note we do not have a pram park.

Wheelchair

A wheelchair is available free of charge for use inside the Museum, it is advisable to contact the Museum prior to your visit to book the wheelchair.  Mobility scooters are free to hire for a returnable deposit from the garden building. Please contact us to arrange to hire of the mobility scooter.

Changing places

There is a registered Changing Places facility on the ground floor at the end of the Early Rotherham gallery, this can be accessed with a radar key.

Find out more information about Changing Places facilities

Toilets

Toilets are available on the ground floor next to the gift shop, where there is also an accessible toilet which operates on a radar key. Baby changing facilities are available in all toilets.

For visitors with hearing impairment

A portable hearing loop is available in the gift shop and the Archives & Local Studies Search Room.

We aim to provide subtitles on media screens situated within the galleries.

Staff will check the whole building in the event of a fire alarm activation and direct visitors out.

For visitors with vision impairment

Assistance dogs are welcome throughout the Museum and Park.

All our media screens situated within the galleries have sound.

Noise Levels

The Museum can get busy, particularly on a weekend or during the school holidays. We suggest that if you would prefer to at a quieter time, weekdays when we first open or after 3pm are typically the best time to visit.

For visitors with sensory processing needs

Sensory backpacks

We have a range of sensory backpacks that are available for varying ages.  these can be collected on arrival and handed in at the end of your visit.  The backpacks contain a range of sensory items as well as ear defenders to support your trip to Clifton Park Museum.

Visual timetables

We have three visual timetable packs available in the library gallery. The visual timetables are used to help individuals understand what they can expect during their visit and may be particularly useful to visitors with Autism or sensory processing needs. This can help the users feel calmer and in control when visiting the museum.

Signage is given in written and pictorial symbols and there are information sheets which can be taken around the museum, to be found at and returned to the reception desk.