Deaf and hearing impaired visitors

The Museum welcomes deaf and hearing impaired visitors. Assistance dogs are also welcome.

There is an information sheet at the front door with practical information about visiting the Museum.

Many of the Warding staff have attended RNID Deaf Awareness training.

To book a Museum tour for a group of D/deaf or hearing impaired visitors in advance, please contact our Community Education Officer:
Julia Cort
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SMS: 07583 413 467
T: 020 7440 4249

Most groups bring their own interpreters or lipspeakers but the Museum is happy to arrange this, if given enough notice.

The Museum uses very little artificial light so it is best to visit when natural light levels are high. Additional overhead light can sometimes be provided on request.

There are induction loops and amplifiers in two teaching/seminar spaces but no loop in the main Museum.

Groups can arrange in advance to bring their own induction loop or equivalent if they are having a lecture or discussion on the Museum.

The Museum plans to acquire a portable induction loop by 2014 as part of the accessibility improvement programme. An induction loop will be installed in the shop area, due to open in summer 2012.