The Fitzwilliam Museum
Is this place stroller/ pram friendly?
Here’s what their website says:
“Access to the Museum is via both the Main Entrance and Courtyard Entrance. The Courtyard Entrance provides street-level access suitable for buggies and wheelchair users, and is accessible from the Citi bus stop directly outside the gates to the Museum. The Main Entrance to the Founder’s Building is reached by a flight of eighteen stone steps from street level. From this entrance, visitors have either to climb 24 stairs to reach the upper galleries, or descend 16 stairs to reach the lower galleries.”
“Buggies and slings are allowed in all galleries”
Does this place have baby changing facilities?
Here’s what their website says:
“Lavatories and baby-changing facilities – Located near both entrances on the lower ground floor, including accessible toilets.”
Does this place have a somewhere to nurse in private?
Here’s what their website says:
“You are welcome to bottle or breastfeed your baby anywhere in the Museum. Quieter spaces with seating include Gallery 28 on the ground floor & Gallery 7 on the first floor. Breast and bottle feeding is also welcome in the Courtyard Kitchen café where staff will happily provide free tap water.”
Other things…
“Buggies and slings are allowed in all galleries, but not back-pack style child carriers or large bags. Secure facilities for coats and bags are available at museum entrances.”
“Our ground-floor Courtyard Kitchen café has a range of meals and snacks for children, including vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options. High chairs are available and there is space for buggies alongside larger tables.
Alternatively, you are welcome to bring your own food to eat in the Schools Lunchroom on the lower ground floor. This room is available during weekends and school holidays, and you can park your buggy in here too.”