Barriers to access
Types of barriers to access may include:
The ultimate aim for all museums and galleries is to strive to the widen access to their collections by identifying, tackling and dismantle barriers to access that can be:
Physical and sensory impairment affecting people with disabilities, older people and for those with children in push-chairs
Intellectual which can be through inadequate display and interpretations of collections
Attitudinal/emotional which can be as result of museums not providing welcoming environment that makes their visitors to be valued
Cultural relating to collections, exhibitions and events which do not reflect or engage people from different background
For more information on how to improve access in your museums go to see our advice resources on improving access.
For more information on support for initiatives to promote access in your museum, visit our Grants pages.
It's also important to take into account the current legislation regarding access. Details of some of the more important elements to consider can be found on the Current legislation page in this section.
