Access at Tameside Museums and Galleries

Welcome

We want as many people as possible to enjoy our museum, galleries and historic collections. We are always looking for new ways to improve and to make our collections accessible to a wide audience. Our Access Policy states how we make our sites, collections and information accessible.

Portland Basin Museum, Ashton-under-Lyne

• You can find information about accessibility at Portland Basin Museum here.
• Our Social Story highlights some of the things you can see and do at the museum so you can prepare for your visit.
• Free entry
• Museum shop
• Baby changing
• Free car park. Please note: the car park is cobbled and wheelchairs users may require additional support to transfer from car to museum 
• Six disabled parking spaces
• Trails and activities for children
• Guided tours available
• Large print of text panels available
• School workshops and loan boxes
• Picnic tables 

Museum of the Manchester Regiment, Ashton-under-Lyne

This museum is currently closed for redevelopment.

Astley Cheetham Art Gallery, Stalybridge

• You can find information about accessibility at the gallery here.  
• Free entry
• Nearby on-street parking
• Town centre parking available
• The gallery is on the first floor inside Stalybridge library
• There is no lift up to the gallery - accessible is via a stair case only. We apologise for any inconvenience this causes.