The Fitzwilliam Museum
Trumpington Street, Cambridge, CB2 1RB, United Kingdom | 01223 332900 | WebsiteVenue Description
The Fitzwilliam Museum is the largest of the University of Cambridge Museums. It has a large and notable collection of art and historical artefacts, many originating from the founder's collection bequeathed by Richard, VII Viscount Fitzwilliam of Merrion in 1816. As a former student of Cambridge University, he wanted to collection to be used for the 'increase of learning '. The collection includes British Art 16th - 20th Century, French Art 18th-19th Century, Italian Art 16th-19th Century, Spanish, Flemish and Dutch Art. As well as a large antiquities collection of Ancient Egyptian, Roman and Greek artefacts, and a ceramics collection ranging from European to Chinese objects. There's something for everyone!
Accessibility
The southern Courtyard Entrance provides street level access through automatic double glass doors, and is accessible from the Citi bus stop directly outside the gates to the museum. From this entrance, visitors can access the galleries on the ground floor, and galleries on the upper floor by lift. The Founders Entrance is reached by a flight of 18 stone steps from street level. From this entrance, visitors have either to climb 24 stairs to reach the upper galleries, or descend 16 stairs to reach the lower galleries.
Accessibility Guide
Accessibility Guide Link: http://www.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/visit/access/
Access Statement
Access Statement Link: http://www.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/about/AccessPolicy.pdf
Accessible Performances
Some members of staff have received additional training to deliver touch tours, audio described tours and bespoke tours for groups with access needs. These tours must be booked in advance - please get in touch to discuss how we can support your visit. For scheduled touch and audio described tours please see our website.
Awards List
The Fitzwilliam Museum is an accredited museum
Toilets
Lavatories and baby-changing facilities are located near both entrances on the lower ground floor, including accessible toilets. Disabled toilets at the Courtyard entrance have wider doors for larger wheelchairs.
Staff
As part of staff induction, everyone working at the museum receives access, diversity and equality awareness training. Refresher programmes relating to best practice are made available to ensure staff knowledge and understanding are up to date. Some members of staff have received additional training to deliver touch tours, audio described tours and bespoke tours for groups with access needs. These tours must be booked in advance - please get in touch to discuss how we can support your visit.
Assistance dog facilities
Assistance dog exercise facilities
No off-lead exercise spaces on the museum site, however the museum is very near to parkland for walks along the River Cam.
Other assistance dog facilities
Water bowls are available for assistance dogs, please ask at the accessible Courtyard entrance.
The venue says it has...
- Accessible Format
- Braille
- Dedicated Seating
- Disabled Access
- Large Print
- Access Statement
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