Access | History of Science Museum

There is lift access to the Basement Galleries (including the Special Exhibition Gallery), which is suitable for disabled visitors who need level access. It is not suitable for children's pushchairs. The lift can be accessed in the Sheldonian Yard through the gate to the left of the Museum. Please get in touch if you would like more information when planning a visit requiring disabled access by email on info@hsm.ox.ac.uk or by telephone on 01865 277 293.

For detailed information on the Museum's accessibility for visitors with additional needs, please see our access guide.

Floorplan

We understand that visitors with additional needs may appreciate planning their visit more carefully in advance. Here is a copy of our floorplan, which shows where some of our key objects are located in the three floors of the Museum.

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Multaka Oxford

Our access work also includes community partnerships, most recently 'Multaka-Oxford' has created volunteer opportunities and to use museums and collections as a ‘meeting point’ for bringing people together, particularly focussing on the Museum's Middle Eastern and Islamic collections. This project runs across History of Science Museum and Pitt Rivers Museum.

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