• Two ladies sit on portable stools and look at paintings in Da Gadderie. Photo © Mark Sinclair / Phatsheep Photography
  • Looking across the front of the Museum & Archives. The access bridge can be seen in the foreground. Photo © Mark Sinclair / Phatsheep Photography

Accessibility

The Shetland Museum and Archives is fully accessible.  The building is accessed by a low bridge across the boatshed slipway which leads via a ramp or steps to the main entrance. 

Accessible features within the building include:

  • Wheelchair access throughout.
  • Two wheelchairs available from reception, free of charge, for visitor use.
  • The revolving doors at the entrance can be slowed to half speed by pressing the button on the door.
  • Two accessible lifts: one located in the main foyer serving the Archives Searchroom, Hay's Dock Café Restaurant and Upper Gallery; the other adjacent to the Boat Hall (at the far end of the Lower Gallery) to take visitors to the Upper Gallery.
  • Hearing loops installed in the main foyer, Auditorium and Café Restaurant.
  • Lightweight portable seats mounted in a number of positions around the galleries for visitor use.
  • Accessible toilets located next to the main toilets, in Da Gadderie on the ground floor and adjacent to the Café Restaurant on the first floor.
  • Small, portable, steps available throughout the galleries for children.
  • A second, lower, banister on stairs for children.

If you have any special requirements which may require prior arrangement, or would like to provide feedback on the accessible features in the building please contact us.