Key Information
Open
Daily
10am to 5pm
(April to October)
10am to 4pm
(November to March)
First Thursday of each month
From 11am
Third Thursday of each month
Until 8pm
Admission
It's free to come in; donations are very welcome
Access Information
- Totally accessible for disabled visitors (Please see note below)
- Lift to all floors
- Free loan of a wheelchair
- Toddler steps to help little ones see more of the exhibits
- Baby changing facilities
- Induction loop and speech reinforcement system in the Dixton meeting room
- Handling tables in the galleries with displays changing frequently
- Guide dogs welcome
- Seating available around the galleries
Note
Our current lift is width 800 mm, depth 1610 mm, height 2000 mm and can accommodate a small wheelchair and a carer/assistant. Corridor access can be a bit tight. Please do call or visit if it would be useful to discuss access.
Parking
There is a Pay & Display car park in Chester Walk immediately behind the Art Gallery & Museum, and parking bays for disabled visitors in front of the building.
Booking Information
Tickets for any of our listed events are available from the museum shop, and credit card bookings can be made by telephoning 01242 775716.
Timed tickets for drop-in sessions are available on the day, although numbers are often limited.