Venue Description

We are one of the country's oldest museums with an amazingly varied collection to discover. The museum is a treasure house of the region's stories, packed with archaeology, natural history, geology and local history.

Accessibility

We have level access to the ground floor of the museum. The front double doors open by a push pad. There is a standard lift, (not platform type), to the first floor.

Accessibility Guide

Accessibility Guide Link: https://www.dgculture.co.uk/venue/dumfries-museum/

Accessible Performances

Not currently.

Awards List

We're committed to the Kids in Museums manifesto.

Toilets

We have an accessible toilet with door wide enough for manual and electric wheelchair. There are grab rails and an alarm cord hanging correctly. The locks and taps are easy turn.

Staff

Our regular front of house staff have been trained in accessible welcome and deafness awareness.

Assistance dog facilities

Assistance dog exercise facilities

There is space for exercising assistance dogs in the museum grounds immediately outside.

Other assistance dog facilities

We have a water bowl for dogs.