Accessibility
We want everyone to feel welcome at Linlithgow Museum.
We want your visit to Linlithgow Museum to be as comfortable and enjoyable as possible. Below you’ll find practical information about access to the museum and the facilities available. If there is anything we can do to help you plan your visit, please get in touch.
Getting into the Museum
Linlithgow Museum is located on the first floor of the Linlithgow Partnership Centre.
The main entrance to the Partnership Centre has level access, and the museum can be reached by lift or stairs. The lift provides step-free access to the first floor, with the museum entrance located close by.
A designated disabled parking space is available in Court Square beside the Partnership Centre, subject to availability.
If you need any assistance when you arrive, please speak to one of our museum volunteers, who will be happy to help.
Getting Around
The museum is laid out across three galleries and a community space, on one level, with step-free access throughout. There is space to move between displays, and seating is available if you would like to take a rest during your visit.
Wheelchairs and mobility aids can be used throughout the museum, although some areas may be slightly narrower around individual displays.
Our museum volunteers are always happy to assist during your visit or answer any questions you may have.
Blind and Partially Sighted Visitors
Guide and assistance dogs are very welcome throughout the museum. Our volunteers are also happy to provide additional assistance or help you find your way around the galleries during your visit.
The museum has good general lighting, although light levels may vary around individual displays to help protect objects in the collection.
If you have particular access requirements, please contact us before your visit and we will do our best to help make your time at the museum comfortable and enjoyable.
Getting to the Museum by Lift
The museum is located on the first floor and can be reached by a public passenger lift. You'll find the passenger lift at the end of the ground-floor corridor.
Please note that the lift nearest to the museum is a goods lift and is not for public use.
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Visitors
Our museum volunteers are happy to communicate in whichever way works best for you and can provide additional information about the displays during your visit.
Much of the museum’s interpretation is provided in written form alongside the objects and displays, allowing visitors to explore the galleries at their own pace.
If you have particular access requirements, please contact us before your visit and we will do our best to make your visit comfortable and enjoyable.
Toilets and Facilities
Accessible toilet facilities are available within the Linlithgow Partnership Centre, close to the museum. Other public toilets are also available within the building.
Baby-changing facilities are available, and visitors are welcome to ask one of our museum volunteers for directions or assistance.
If there is anything you need during your visit, please speak to one of our volunteers and we will be happy to help.
Parking and Arrival
There is limited parking in Court Square, immediately beside the Linlithgow Partnership Centre, including a designated disabled parking space. Spaces are subject to availability.
Additional paid parking is available at the Cross Car Park, just a few minutes’ walk from the museum.
For more information about travelling to the museum by car, public transport or on foot, please see our Plan Your Visit page.
Need a little help?
We want everyone to feel welcome and comfortable at Linlithgow Museum. If you have any questions about accessibility or would like to discuss any particular requirements before your visit, please get in touch.
Our volunteers will be happy to help wherever possible, and we’ll do our best to make your visit enjoyable and accessible.
We’re always looking for ways to improve accessibility at the museum. If there is anything we could do to make your visit easier or more enjoyable, we’d be very grateful to hear your feedback and suggestions.