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Overview

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• About View
  • The Hunterian Museum is a large space over 2 floors within the Main Building.
  • There are 2 main lifts and 3 staircases within this part of the building.
  • The floors are signed as Levels 1 (ground), 2 (toilets) and 4 (museum).
• Parking and Public Transport View
  • The venue shares a car park which has Blue Badge parking available.
  • The name of the nearest car park is Lilybank Gardens Car Park.
  • The nearest train station is Partick.
  • The nearest underground station is Hillhead.
  • The nearest bus station is Buchanan Bus Station.
  • For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Google Maps (opens new tab).
  • View information on getting here (opens new tab).
• Related Access Guides View
  • View information on Hunterian Zoology Museum (Graham Kerr Zoology Building, Science Way) (opens new tab).
  • View information on Hunterian Museum of Anatomy (Thomson Building, North Front, University Avenue) (opens new tab).
  • View information on Hunterian Art Gallery and The Mackintosh House (Hillhead Street) (opens new tab).
  • View information on University Gift Shop and Visitor Centre (opens new tab).

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Toilet and Changing Facilities

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
  • The toilet with adaptations is located on Level 2, to the left from lift one.
  • The toilet with adaptations has a left hand transfer space.
  • Level 2 can also be accessed via the West Quadrangle, from where the toilet with adaptations is located to the left.
  • The male step-free standard toilet facilities are located on Level 2, to the right from lift one.
  • The female step-free standard toilet facilities are located on Level 2, to the left from lift one.
• Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
  • Parent and baby changing facilities are located within the Level 2 toilet with adaptations.

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Parking

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located off University Avenue.
  • The car park is open air/surface.
  • The car park surface consists of tarmac and block paving.
  • There are 7 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
  • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.
  • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 345cm (width) x 480cm (depth).
  • There are no hatched/marked zones.
  • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bays vary in size.
  • The nearest designated bay is 15m from North Front - Right entrance.
  • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has slight ramps or slopes and bollards.
  • There are further designated Blue Badge bays at the opposite side of the building on the South Front.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park is for permit holders only.
  • View information on parking policies/charges (opens new tab).
• Electric Vehicle Charging Points View
  • There are 2 electric vehicle charging points.
  • The nozzle holster is not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • There are no electric vehicle charging points designated for Blue Badge holders.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop-off point available.
• Public Car Parks View
  • There is a public car park located off Lilybank Gardens.
  • The name of the car park is Lilybank Gardens Car Park.
  • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available in the car park.
  • There are further designated bays along the South Front of the Main Building.
    The university parking has a one-way system which loops around the Main Building, exiting via Dumbarton Road/Argyle Street.

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Getting Inside

• The approach to the building is step-free via slight slopes.
• The Main Building's North Front - Right entrance provides step-free access to the Hunterian Museum lift via steep slope on Level 1.
• There is also step-free access via slight slopes from the Main Building's South Front to the West Quadrangle entrance near the toilets (and lift one) on Level 2.
• The Grand Staircase Entrance is located on Level 4 and has stepped access from Level 2.

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Getting Around

• There is step-free access via slopes throughout the building on all floors.
• On Level 2 there is a steep slope into the museum as you exit lift 1.
• Access to the museum on Level 2 is via stairs or a lift.
  
• Access to the museum balcony is via stairs or an enclosed platform lift.
• Floor surfaces along all circulation routes are hard and smooth, with a shiny finish.
• There are resting areas in some circulation and lobby areas with a mixture of seating.
• Wall mounted maps are provided throughout the building.
• There are not manual doors in any circulation corridors.

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Main Building North Front Entrance - Right

• This entrance is located at the front of the main building, on the right of the centre area.
• The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces and a bollard.
• The entrance area is clearly signed.
• There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
• There is step-free access via slope at the entrance.
• The slope has a slight gradient.
• There are double manual doors at this entrance.
• The doors are permanently held open.
• The width of the opening is 238cm.
• The doors have a medium visual contrast.
• There is step-free access via ramp as you enter.
• The ramp has a steep gradient with resting areas.
• The ramp is over 150cm wide with no handrails.

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The Hunterian Museum Lift Entrance

• This entrance is located on the right as you enter the North Front entrance.
• The entrance area is clearly signed.
• There is step-free level access at the entrance.
• There are double manual doors at this entrance.
• The doors open away from you.
• The width of the opening is 72cm.
• The doors have a low visual contrast.

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The Hunterian Museum Lift One

• The lift surveyed is located ahead as you enter the Hunterian Museum Lift entrance.
• The distance from Hunterian Museum Lift entrance is 5m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
• Levels 1, 2 (toilets) and 4 (museum) are accessed by this lift.
• The lift door has a medium visual contrast.
• The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
• The weight limit for the lift is 1,600 Kg.
• The external lift control buttons have a low visual contrast.
• All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• The lift door opening width is 109cm.
• The internal dimensions of the lift are 151cm (width) x 200cm (depth).
• The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings and a low visual contrast.
• All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• Internally the lift has: a mirror to aid reversing, a visual floor indicator, an audible announcer and a list of floor services/facilities.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Grand Staircase

• The stairs surveyed are located ahead as you enter the Grand Staircase entrance on Level 2 from the Cloisters, or Bute Hall entrances.
• Levels 2 and 4 can be accessed by these stairs.
• There are 20+ steps between floors.
• The steps are unmarked and have a handrail on the right going up.
• The handrail is easy to grip.
• The handrail covers the flight of stairs throughout its length.
• The handrail does not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
• The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
• The height of the highest step is 15cm.
• The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
• Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.

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Museum Entrance - Grand Staircase Level 4

• This entrance is located on Level 4, to the right from the Grand Staircase.
• The entrance area is clearly signed.
• There is stepped access at the entrance.
• There are double manual doors at this entrance, however one door is locked.
• The door has a locked extension leaf.
• The locked door can be opened on request .
• The doors open away from you.
• The width of the opening is 170cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The doors have a medium visual contrast.
• There is step-free level access as you enter.

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Reception

• The reception is located on Level 2, on the right as you enter the museum.
• The distance from lift one is 25m.
• The most accessible route to reception has doors permanently held open.
• There is step-free access via slope to reception.
• The slope has a steep gradient.
• The height of the reception desk is 111cm.
• There is a lowered section at the desk.
• The height of the lowered section is 77cm.
• The reception has a television.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There may be background noise in this area.
• The flooring is shiny.
• Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
• Wheelchairs are available to borrow from reception.
• Sensory backpacks are available to borrow from reception including ear defenders, fidget toys, storybooks, reference books, a 'What to expect at the Hunterian Museum' booklet, magnifying glass, 'I Want' sheet, and Picture Exchange Communications System (PECS) specific to the museum.

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Calm Space

• The calm space area is located opposite reception.
• There is written text signage on or near the door.
• There is step-free level access into this area.
• Facilities available in this area include: a quiet tent, beanbags, desks, activity sheets, books and sensory backpacks.
• There is step-free level access throughout the area.
• Some flooring is shiny.
• The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
• Seating available in this area includes: sofas.
• Furniture available in this area includes: desks.
• Some desks are fixed.
• The surface heights are not suitable for wheelchair users.
• The clear underside space of the surfaces is not suitable for wheelchair users.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Museum

• The museum is indoors.
• There is step-free level access throughout all areas, this may include the use of a lift.
• Access throughout may include doors permanently held open.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• The flooring is shiny.
• The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
• There may be background noise.
• Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.
• Display information includes: pictorial and information boards.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests, benches and stools.
• Furniture available in this area includes: tables and desks.
• The surface height of the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
• The clear height under some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.

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Balcony Stairs

• The stairs surveyed are located to the left of the museum main hall.
• Level 2 and the balcony can be accessed by these stairs.
• There are 20+ steps between floors.
• The steps are clearly marked and have handrails on both sides.
• The handrails are easy to grip.
• The handrails do not cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
• The handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
• The height of the steps is not between 15cm and 18cm.
• The height of the highest step is 19cm.
• The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
• Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
• There are similar stairs at the rear right of the main hall.

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Balcony Lift 2

• The lift surveyed is located at the rear of the museum.
• This lift is a platform lift.
• The distance from lift one is 95m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has a steep ramp or slope and doors permanently held open.
• Level 2 and the balcony are accessed by this lift.
• The lift door has a low visual contrast.
• The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
• The weight limit for the lift is 350kg.
• The external lift control buttons have tactile markings, Braille markings and a medium visual contrast.
• Some of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• The lift door opening width is 89cm.
• The internal dimensions of the lift are 100cm (width) x 134cm (depth).
• The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings, Braille markings and a medium visual contrast.
• All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• The lift is slow moving and the button needs to be pressed constantly when in use.
• Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Entrance Level 2 - Left Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located on level 2, to the left from lift one.
  • The distance from lift one is 5m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 87cm.
  • The door has a lever twist lock.
  • Internally the door has a medium visual contrast.
  • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a medium visual contrast.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 216cm (width) x 220cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
  • The lateral transfer space is 117cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a lever flush on the non-transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
  • The horizontal grab rail has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The vertical grab rail has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown rail has a low visual contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
  • The toilet has a padded backrest.
  • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder has a low visual contrast.
  • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • The vertical grab rail is on the left as you face the wash basin.
  • The wash basin grab rail has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser has a low visual contrast.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The cubicle has a waste bin, a nappy/incontinence items bin and a sanitary bin.
  • There is one coat hook.
  • The coat hook is 124cm from the floor.
  • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 87cm.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Emergency Evacuation Information

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  • Arrangements for assisting disabled people with evacuation from university buildings link (new tab) - click here.
• Information on Refuge Alerters View
  • This building has refuge alerters.
  • Refuge Alerter communication system is designed to summon assistance in the event of a fire evacuation, from University buildings which provide disabled access to upper floors via a lift. .
  • All Refuge Points have been provided with details on how to operate the communication system when assistance is required. Designated Refuge Point directional signage has been install throughout the building to direct you to these refuges.
  • The refuge alerters in this building are located in/at; at the top of the Grand Staircase to the right on level 4.