Access at Etruria Industrial Museum
As a 19th-century bone and flint mill and scheduled Ancient Monument, Etruria presents some access difficulties. The mill itself is inaccessible to wheelchair users. Each room has steps leading either up or down into them. To help remedy this an accessible Visitor Centre was built in 1999, featuring interactive displays and a history of the mill. The canal wharf itself is accessible.
Wheelchair users can and anyone else with impaired mobility can use a specially commissioned, interactive Virtual Tour. This features panoramic photographs, detailed images, video footage and written information about the mill. The Virtual Tour is displayed on a computer with height adjustable desk in the Visitor Centre. There is space for two people to explore the Tour together and comfortable seating is provided.
All areas of the Visitor Centre are accessible by lift, ramp and stair, as is the canal wharf.
An Induction Loop has been fitted in the reception area.
Guide dogs and other assistance dogs are welcomed.
Staff receive disability awareness training and are happy to help in any way they can.
‘What’s On’ leaflets are available in Braille, Large Print and audio versions.
Our qualified British Sign Language guide can be pre-booked for guided tours.
There is an accessible toilet in the Visitor Centre.
Disabled parking is available but please contact the museum for details and directions before your visit.
Essential carers get free admission.
