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We are so excited to welcome you to Salford Museum & Art Gallery. We are committed to making your visit as accessible as possible.

If you would like to know more about what to expect when you visit us please have a look at our social story.

  • The museum is free to enter. Children under 8 must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
  • The museum is a member of the Visit England Quality Assurance scheme and is assessed annually.
  • There are three accessible parking spaces for blue badge holders adjacent to the museum entrance. Normal parking charges apply.
  • There is a ramp into the building for wheelchair and pram access.
  • There is an accessible toilet on the ground floor. If you need to use it, please ask at Reception.
  • The permanent displays, Lark Hill Place and the Victorian Gallery, include a range of sensory experiences, including audio, visual and touch elements, including tactile marble statues.  All touchpoints have enhanced cleaning regimes in line with government guidance.
  • The visitor map is available from the info desk.
  • Choosing boards are available at reception to help you plan and organise your visit. Please ask if you would like to use these.
  • There is a lift to the first floor galleries and step-free access between galleries. In Lark Hill Place, the floor is slightly uneven, and there is a low kerb around the shop displays. If you need assistance getting close to the shops, a member of staff will be happy to help, in line with current government guidance.
  • If you require a quiet space during your visit please ask any member of staff.
  • We are a B.O.O.B.S approved venue for breastfeeding mothers.
  • Free tap water available.

Please see the heritage Access Policy Statement for more information about access at Salford Museum & Art Gallery.

To help us best cater for your requirements please contact the museum in advance of your visit on 0161 778 0800.