Events

A visit to the National Waterfront Museum will be unlike any visit you've ever made to any museum! Open everyday from 10.00-17.00 Entry and all events are absolutely free. So join us for a fun-filled few hours, whatever the weather. VAQAS accredited.

ACCESSIBILITY INFORMATION:

Access statement: Physical Mobility

Dedicated parking spaces for disabled visitors are provided in our large pay and display car park in Oystermouth Road. Limited spaces are also available in Burrows Road. Refer to our map for directions.

Wheelchairs are available on request, free of charge, in the main entrance. Please note that these chairs cannot be pre-booked and are provided on a first come first served basis.
Wheelchair access is possible to all parts of the site. Lifts are located in the main foyer and large object gallery.

Shop mobility scooters are welcome. However only a limited number are allowed in the buildings at any one time. Please contact the museum prior to the visit to avoid any disappointment.

Visually Impaired

The museum buildings and exhibitions are designed to be accessible to all. Braille information and exhibition interpretation is provided.

The museum galleries are supervised by staff trained in interpreting the collections and displays.

Hearing Impaired

All exhibits in the galleries are clearly labelled and the audio visual nature of the exhibits does allow for signed interpretation.
Dogs

Assistance dogs for both visually and hearing impaired visitors are welcome and are allowed in the buildings. No other animals are allowed.

Drinking water for dogs is available on request in the museum restaurant.
All dog owners are offered pooper-scoopers when entering the museum and we appreciate your co-operation in keeping the museum clean and safe.

Learning Difficulties

The guidebook, which includes a site plan, presents the collection in a clear and concise manner with several pictures and diagrams.

Facilities

Accessible toilets are available on the ground floor adjacent to the restaurant and also on the first floor. See plan.
Baby changing facilities are available on the ground floor. We also have a holding area for pushchairs.