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The Cockburn Geological Museum

Grant Institute, The University of Edinburgh, King's Buildings, Peter Guthrie Tait Road, Edinburgh, EH9 3JW

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  • The Cockburn Geological Museum is located on level 3 of the Grant Institute.
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  • The most accessible route has step-free level access and a lift.
  • There is written text signage on or near the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access into the Cockburn Geological Museum.
  • There are double manual doors which open away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 140cm.
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a smaller alternate entrance into the museum.
    There are some display cabinets located on levels 2 and 3.

Area

  • The Cockburn Geological Museum is located on level 3 of the Grant Institute.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the area.
  • Access throughout the area may include manual doors.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests and sofas.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: tables and coffee tables.
  • Some chairs are fixed.
  • The surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear underside space of the surfaces is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is background noise in this area.
  • Wayfinding signage is not provided.
  • There is a main Cockburn Geological Museum room with some displays, sofas and seating.
    Enroute from the museum entrance doors are some display cabinets.