The Griffith Pioneer Park Museum, which opened in April 1971, is a cherished community cultural centre and a significant repository of the Murrumbidgee Irrigation Area region's distinctive history.
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The Griffith Pioneer Park Museum, which opened in April 1971, is a cherished community cultural centre and a significant repository of the Murrumbidgee Irrigation Area region's distinctive history.
The Museum features several unique components: Bagtown 'Old Griffith' main street; The Italian Museum, which illustrates Griffith's distinctive Italian heritage; the Wine and Irrigation Building, which narrates the local wine industry and irrigation story; and displays of machinery and vehicles, along with a broad and varied collection of artifacts and memorabilia.
A brief drive from the Museum leads to Hermit's Cave and Lookout, offering a panoramic view of Griffith's beautiful rural landscape.
Allows a person's carer free entry into participating venues and events
Actively welcomes people with access needs.
Advise tour guides of the access needs of guests at the time of booking (includes pick up and drop off requirements)
Caters for people who are deaf or have hearing loss
Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
Have a step free main entrance to the building and/or reception area (includes ramps or slopes with a maximum gradient of 1:14, otherwise are too steep for wheelchairs)
Have a wheelchair accessible toilet / shower and change room
Have an accessible public toilet which is unlocked
Have grab rails in the bathroom
Have step free access to the conference or function room
Have step free outdoor pathways (includes picnic areas, barbecues and shelters)
Have telephones which are compatible with hearing aids
Have TVs with captioning option
Have volume controlled phones
Provide seating in common areas including reception area
Train your staff in disability awareness
Use floors/coverings which are slip resistant, firm and smooth
