Access
We want Streetlife Museum to be a friendly and accessible place for everyone to enjoy. If there’s anything we can do to support your visit, please get in touch: info@hcandl.co.uk
Assistance dogs
Guidance and assistance dogs are welcome.
Baby changing facilities
Baby changing facilities are available in the toilets nearest the museum entrance.
BSL
BSL interpretation is available for talks and tours.
Carers
The museum is free for everyone, so carers are welcome to join the people they support on their visit.
Disabled parking
There is blue badge parking on Gandhi Way (across from the main entrance), and also on Alfred Gelder Street nearby.
We also have limited parking for minibuses. Call 01482 616 661 during opening hours to book.
The nearest larger car parks are on Osbourne Street and a multistory on Market Place.
Lighting
Some parts of the museum are a bit darker, including: the carriage gallery and bicycle gallery upstairs.
Roads and paths
High Street is a cobbled street. The museum has step-free access, and there is a dropped kerb near the main entrance.
Streetlife Museum also has a street scene set up inside with cobbled flooring (in part of the ground floor gallery).
Toilets
There are two sets of toilets at Streetlife Museum. One near the entrance and one at the back of the museum opposite the sweet shop. The accessible toilet is near the entrance.
The nearest Changing Places toilet is at the Guildhall. There is another Changing Places toilet in the Wilson Centre. Please ask at the reception for directions.
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Wheelchairs
The museum is accessible for wheelchair users. There is step-free access at the front of the building and a lift to the first floor galleries. We also have a manual wheelchair available to borrow, just ask at reception.
Some parts of the museum are only accessible via steps, such as the signal box and the platform above the train.
Need to book a wheelchair accessible taxi? Call Wheelchair Taxi Transport Hull on 01482 473 235.
Download our Access Guides
We have worked with AccessAble so you can find out about our facilities before you visit. AccessAble’s surveyors assessed our venue to create a Detailed Access Guide. Check out the Detailed Access Guide to Streetlife Museum
For other detailed information to help you plan your day, we have more access guides available.
View the quick Access Guide (PDF)
View the Easy Read Quick Access Guide (PDF)
View the Sensory Map (PDF)
More resources to help you plan your visit
Prepare for your visit with the Streetlife Museum – Visual story (PDF, 3.68mb)
Plan your visit by downloading the Streetlife Museum Floor Plan (PDF)
Take a video tour through Streetlife Museum with Matthews Hub https://youtu.be/tEdmVtrM_JE
Visit Euan's Guide for a details on accessibility
Download our Accessible route map (PDF, 552kb) for where to park and how to get here.
Take the Streetlife Museum virtual tour so you know what to expect before your visit.