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Faculty of Classics

 
plaster cast of bronze Poseidon with a beard, standing with arms outstretched

Join us for a series of special tours for visitors who are blind and visually impaired.

 

Join Jacqui Strawbridge, Access & Outreach Officer at the University of Cambridge Museums, and other museum staff for a series of specially-curated tours for blind and visually impaired visitors. 

The tour will be take place at the Museum of Classical Archaeologywith 6 places available per tour, plus a space for one companion each if you would like someone to come along with you. Please indicate both your name and your companion's name when booking, along with your contact details.

 

Booking tickets

Ticket bookings are being managed by the University of Cambridge Museums. To make a booking, or an enquiry, please email at info@museums.cam.ac.uk.

 

Accessibility

  • The Cast Gallery is on the first floor.
  • We provide step-free access via our lift. To use the lift please ask at the reception on the ground floor of the Faculty of Classics.
  • This event involves standing, but we can move chairs around the gallery. Please let us know either when you book tickets or on arrival if you would like us to do so.
  • The Museum is a bright space with few obstructions.
  • Find out more about Museum Access.
  • Please contact us on 01223 330402 or email museum@classics.cam.ac.uk if you have any questions or concerns about accessibility.

 

Guide Dogs & Assistance Dogs

We are pleased to welcome guide dogs and assistance dogs. Please let us know in advance if you plan to bring one.  

 

 

Who: blind and visually impaired visitors and their companions

£££: free

Booking: essential

Date: 
Thursday, 12 December, 2024 - 10:00 to 11:30
Contact phone: 
01223330402
Subject: 
Event location: 
Cast Gallery

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