Museum of the Riverina - Historic Council Chambers
Overview
The Museum of the Riverina is a social history museum that combines touring shows of national significance and local stories about life in the Riverina.
Over two sites, the Museum of the Riverina tells stories about the people and events which have helped shape Wagga Wagga and the Riverina region. They’re responsible for collecting and caring for more than 15,000 objects, photographs, textiles and paper-based materials which help to tell those stories.
Accessibility
Actively welcomes people with access needs.
Caption all entertainment (TVs, live shows, performances)
Caters for people who are blind or have vision loss
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 step free outdoor pathways (includes picnic areas, barbecues and shelters)
Offer a range of contact methods for receiving complaints
Provide seating in common areas including reception area
Use easy read fonts in your signage and communication materials (Helvetica and Arial)
Use Plain English / easy read signage and information (includes menus and emergency information)
Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)
