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Museum steps<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>
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Lych gate to museum<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>
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Ramp in Abbey<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>
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Museum circulation space<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>
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We want to be open and accessible to all visitors to ensure that the widest number of people can enjoy Dorchester\u2019s history, our building, our collection and our displays. We hope the following information will help you plan your visit to the Museum. If you would like any further information, please contact us via email: museum@dorchester-abbey.org.uk<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>

Arrival<\/h2><\/div>

The Museum is located in the Dorchester Abbey Guest House, a 15th-century building with uneven f<\/span>loors and steep steps to both entrances. The Museum occupies one small room, so physical access is challenging for those with mobility issues, and may not be possible for large pushchairs and wheelchairs.<\/p>\n<\/div>

Virtual Tour<\/h2><\/div>

We recognise that these constraints may restrict access and so we have created a video walk around our museum for you to view, which covers our main exhibits.<\/p>\n<\/div>

Touchscreen<\/h2><\/div>

Information about the Museum, Dorchester Abbey and Dorchester\u2019s history can be found on the touchscreen inside the Abbey, which is wheelchair and mobility scooter accessible.
\nThe Cloister Gallery in the Abbey, a display of worked stone, is also wheelchair and walker accessible.<\/p>\n<\/div>

Accessible Toilets<\/h2><\/div>

There are toilets in the courtyard behind the Museum, one of which is accessible. There is also an accessible toilet at the far end of the Cloister Gallery in Dorchester Abbey. Assistance, guide and companion dogs are always welcome, and a water bowl is provided daily for them in the courtyard of the adjoining Tea Room. We are working on ways to improve access, and our access policy is available below.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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