Comfort & Safety Aspects

Arrival

Located at the western end of Market Place, Berrima, corner of Bryan Street.

Ample parking outside the museum in both Market Place and Bryan Street.

Public toilets and picnic areas located opposite the museum.

Museum gardens and grounds are well maintained.

Entry is via a level path from the road to the verandah.

The verandah can accommodate school bags and backpacks.

A minimum of two museum volunteers hosts each visit. *However, children must be accompanied by a parent or family member and a school group must have teachers and some extra adult help to accompany the children.

Comfort:

An accessible building accommodating wheelchairs and walking frames.

The interior is on one level.

Spacious exhibition rooms.

Visitor chairs strategically placed in the museum.

All rooms are well lit.

Central heating in cooler months.

Air conditioning in warmer months.

Safety:

Telephone

Monitored security system.

Smoke detectors.

Fire hose reels located outside at the eastern and western ends of the building.

Fire extinguishers located throughout the building.

Emergency lighting.

Illuminated emergency exit signs.

Floors are polished boards or carpet.

Most objects on display are secured in locked display cabinets.

The building can accommodate up to 50 children at one time, divided into groups. *See above

Full public liability insurance