M Shed is fully accessible to wheelchair users. There is
level access throughout and lifts to all floors. These lifts are
designated fire evacuation lifts and have tactile buttons and
spoken floor announcements.
Parking
Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders in the Wapping Wharf Car Park.
Drop-off and pick up point for Taxis at the Wapping Road
entrance.
Wheelchairs
Wheelchairs are available on loan from Reception.
Wheelchair Accessible toilets
There are wheelchair accessible toilets on the Ground Floor and
Second Floor as well as the M Shed Café. Changing facilities
for adult disabled people on the Ground Floor.
Audio Information for visually impaired visitors
Visually impaired visitors can loan PenFriend (talking
pens) to access audio information about the displays. There
are also tactile maps of Bristol and other exhibits that can be
handled in many of the galleries. All lifts have tactile buttons
and spoken floor announcements.
Induction loop
Hearing impaired visitors will find induction loops at M Shed
reception, café, the Studio, Events Suite and on exhibits with
audio in the galleries. Many of the films and video clips in the
galleries have subtitles and transcripts of oral histories are
available.
Our friendly Visitor Services staff have been trained to meet
the needs of all visitors. For further information about our
accessible facilities contact the museum on 0117 35 26600 or email
information@mshed.org