Access

    

This video, with audio, captions and signed in British Sign Language, offers an overview of the International Slavery Museum, with a focus on access. It includes getting to and getting into the museum. To turn off the captions click on the CC symbol.

Parking

There are three blue badge parking spaces in the car park on the right hand side of the road leading into the Albert Dock, opposite the Martin Luther King Jr Building  (the former Granada Television building, previously known as the Dock Traffic Office). Another four designated blue badge spaces are available in the on-street parking on the right hand side of the approach road, which are slightly further away from the museum building. Charges apply for parking in both these areas.

In the museum

A complete access guide for the International Slavery Museum and Merseyside Maritime Museum is available on the Disabled Go| website.

Videos and interactives throughout the International Slavery Museum have subtitles, induction loops and British Sign Language on demand, and removable stools where necessary.

There is a raised orientation map in the gallery with braille, and audio guides in English, French, Spanish and Arabic.

The Merseyside Maritime Museum (in the same building) has adapted toilet facilities.

Light levels in some parts of the museum are low because of the sensitivity of objects.

Guide and hearing dogs welcome.

Table service is available in the ground floor café and the Maritime Dining Rooms on the 4th floor.

Seating is available in the galleries.

Wheelchair access

There are two ramped accesses (gradients 1:12 and 1:15) and a lift to all floors.

There is access to every floor but due to evacuation procedures we have to restrict the number of wheelchair users on each floor at any one time; as follows:

• Ground floor and 4th floor: 8 persons per floor
• Basement and 1st to 3rd floors: 2 persons per floor

Please contact the information desk on 0151 478 4499 before your visit if you have any questions about these restrictions.

Events

See our What's on listings| for details of accessible events. 

We produce large print versions of both of our what's on publications. Our Family Guide describes our free family exhibitions, events and activities, while our Exhibitions and Events Guide has more on our wide-ranging temporary exhibitions, talks and workshops. They can be requested through our register with us page|.

Other services

Shopmobility

Visitors with mobility probelms may like to make use of Liverpool's Shopmobility service. You can hire equipment including manual and electric wheelchairs and electric scooters. The shop is on the third floor of Liverpool One shopping centre, close to the accessible parking bays in the Strand Street Q-Park. Equipment must be booked in advance and there is a charge. More information can be found on the Liverpool One website| or by calling 0151 707 0877.

Dial-a-ride

The Merseylink Service is a dial-a-ride service for Merseyside people with mobility problems or difficulties, who cannot use or have difficulty using public transport. The service runs from 8am to 11pm daily and can be used by members for travel anywhere in Merseyside. The service is free for members and one essential travel companion. For further information contact Merseylink on 0151 709 1929.