Museum accessibility
We believe that access to Maidstone Museum should be easy for all visitors, and make sure that we’re able to accommodate visitors with a disability in discovering our selection of exhibits. We implemented a number of changes to the building in recent years to ensure convenience for all, with the installation of access ramps and a lift to the first floor exhibitions among those improvements undertaken.
We are always looking at ways to make access to the museum easier and value your feedback in refining how we improve our services. Simply contact us today with any suggestions on how we can support you on your requirements, and we’ll work to accommodate your needs.
Disabled parking
Five disabled parking spaces for Blue Badge holders are available along the walled edge of Brenchley Gardens on Station Road. Parking is available for up to three hours and is just two minutes from the museum. Alternative disabled parking is available at Fremlin Walk.
Service dogs
All service dogs are welcome throughout Maidstone Museum.
Hard of hearing groups
Tours for hard of hearing groups and schools that wish to use their own interpreter can be booked prior to your visit. Simply submit an online enquiry form today.
SEND
We are developing our resources for visitors with SEND. These include fidget backpacks and access to quiet zones. Click here for more details.
Blind & Partially Sighted Visitors
As part of a national project by Art UK and VocalEyes, we are delighted to be able to offer an audio description of our Lady Godiva sculpture. You can listen to the audio description here.
Wheelchair and buggy access
We aim to ensure that all wheelchairs and buggies have access to the majority of the ground floor, including toilets and baby changing facilities. Access via a lift to the first floor offers access to the temporary exhibition areas, art gallery, Japanese gallery, Archaeology/Anglo-Saxon gallery, the Explorers gallery and the Glass Room. Wheelchair and buggy accessible toilets are also available on the upper floor. Please download our museum floor plan to help plan your visit. Accessible areas include:
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In addition to providing access to the ground and first floors, we also have buggy storage available at reception. We do, however, request that you carry any valuables with you while your buggy is being stored.
Mobility scooters
For visitors with electric mobility scooters, we regret to inform you that these are too heavy to use in the wheelchair lift available.
Baby-changing facilities
Baby-changing facilities are available in the disabled facilities on the ground floor.
Museum Walk through - in pictures and text
Contact Us
For information and enquiries please contact us here INFO