Venue Description

The museum of the eyecare professions is a unique specialist resource, outlining the historic work of optometrists, opticians and spectacle makers, comprising primarily antique and modern vision aids (spectacles, lenses, contact lenses, lorgnettes, magnifiers, telescopes etc.), sight-testing equipment and ocular prostheses as well as the artistic representation of all these items in use. Partly a museum of science, but equally a museum of fashion, art and design.

Accessibility

There is disabled access throughout the majority of our historic Georgian building and the museum displays. As all visits are by guided tour, objects in inaccessible areas may be brought out for visitors with disabilities to see. A lift serves all public floors, however there is unfortunately no step-free access to actually enter the building. Reasonable assistance will be offered to negotiate the two steps to the front door and a collapsible ramp is available on request. Visually impaired visitors are encouraged to touch the exhibits and these will be described to them by the tour guide. Please discuss your needs when booking a visit.

Accessibility Guide

Accessibility Guide Link: http://www.college-optometrists.org/en/college/museyeum/visiting/facilities.cfm

Toilets

Accessible toilets suitable for wheelchair users and families with buggies are available nearby at Charing Cross Station, the National Gallery and the crypt at St Martin in the Fields.

Staff

Staff and volunteers have undergone disability awareness training. We are particularly aware of the needs of visitors with sensory impairments and, indeed, our museum is all about that topic.