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Accessibility

The National Print Museum is open to all. Everyone is welcome, and admission is free. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment and programming so that everyone can enjoy their visit. Not sure what to expect? Explore the Visual Story ahead of time. The document has photos and information about the layout, facilities and what to expect, helping you prepare for your visit.

Below is a list of the dedicated access services and provisions. If there is anything more we can do, please reach out.

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Visitor Services Team 

Our dedicated Visitor Services Team strive to make your visit as enjoyable as possible. If you have any access needs or concerns, feel free to reach out in advance of your visit. On arrival, the team will welcome you and be there to help throughout your visit. In the event of an emergency, the team is trained to assist visitors with additional needs. 
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Mobility Access 

There is a drop-off point outside the entrance to the Museum. Entry is via the café at the rear of the building. The ground floor is fully accessible but regrettably the mezzanine level, which houses the temporary exhibition space and Creative Corner, is not accessible. Fold-out chairs are available on request. Most adult workshops take place in the training cabin, which is accessible via a ramp. 
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Visual Access  

Assistance dogs are welcome. Large-print booklets are available for the main exhibition and can be found on the right-hand side as you enter. With advance notice, a tour guide can accompany you through the Museum facilitating object handling of the collection. Tours can be scheduled for visually impaired groups. 
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Sensory Access  

Mornings early in the week tend to be the quieter time to visit. During demonstration times, the machines can be noisy. The team is autism aware and JAM card trained. The team offers hands-on assistance throughout your visit. If you’d prefer a more independent experience, that’s fine - just let us know, and we will respect your space. 
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Audio Access 

A printed guidebook with a map is available on arrival. Subtitles in Irish and English are available on all audio-visual displays. The basic tour guide script is available on request. The tour guides are happy to facilitate tours with visiting sign-language guides.
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Language Access 

The printed guidebook is available in Irish and English. Other booklets on the history of printing are available in Irish, English, Spanish, French, German and Italian. All are free of charge. We currently offer tours in Ukrainian on selected dates. The tour guides are happy to facilitate tours with visiting interpreters. 
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Families

The Museum is proudly a family-friendly site and has signed up to the Kids in Museums manifesto. Buggies (strollers) can enter via the café and can be used on the ground floor. There is no dedicated buggy storage. The Creative Corner is a quiet and dimly-lit space for families to relax and create and is also a comfortable spot for breastfeeding. Baby changing facilities are in the toilet.  
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Toilet Facilities  

All toilet facilities are on the ground floor. The Museum has single-use, gender-neutral toilets. One toilet is universally accessible and has a baby changing table.