We aim to make Hands on History Museum accessible for everyone to enjoy. If there’s anything we can do to support your visit, please get in touch: info@hcandl.co.uk
Assistance dogs
Guidance and assistance dogs are welcome.
Baby change
Baby change facilities are available in the accessible toilet. (Currently closed for refurbishment.)
Braille blocks
Braille alphabet blocks are available in the Victorian storytelling area.
BSL
BSL interpretation is available for talks and tours.
Carers
The museum is free for everyone, so carers are welcome to join the people they support on their visit.
Disabled parking
You’ll find blue badge parking on South Church Side (our street) or nearby on Silver Street.
There’s also parking at Market Place (on-street), Osbourne Street and Lowgate (multi-storey) or Wilberforce Drive (pay and display).
Lighting
Some areas of the museum can be quite dark, including: the Ancient Egypt gallery and the Victorian laundry.
Roads and paths
South Churchside is a cobbled street with a paving stone pavement.
Sign language
Sign language alphabet blocks are available in the Victorian storytelling area.
Toilets
The toilets are upstairs, accessible by lift. There is a combined accessible toilet/baby change facility. (Please note: the toilets are currently closed for refurbishment.)
The nearest Changing Places toilet is in Trinity Market across the square (near the Lowgate entrance).
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Wheelchairs
The museum is accessible for wheelchair users, with step-free access at the front of the building and a lift to the first floor. Access to the education room and lift is via a ramp.
We also have a manual wheelchair available to borrow.
We have some books and puppets on the raised balcony in the Victorian storytelling area. We can bring these down to the ground floor for you – just ask our friendly team for assistance.
You can book a wheelchair accessible taxi by calling Wheelchair Taxi Transport Hull on 01482 473 235.
Download our Access Guides
You can download all this information in our Quick Access Guide (PDF)
Or you can see our Easy Read Quick Access Guide (PDF)
Plan your visit by downloading Hands On History Floor Plan (PDF)
Prepare for your visit by downloading Hands on History Visual Story (PDF)
For more detailed info to help you plan your day – download the Full Accessibility Guide.
