We recommend travelling to the Museum by public transport, walking or cycling, if you can. Cycle racks are available outside the Museum.
Park and Ride buses stop close to the Museum and the Museum is 5 minutes walk from the central bus station. The U bus stop is 5 minutes walk from the Museum.
From the rail station the Museum is 20 minutes walk into the centre of town.
Car parking is available in the nearby Grand Arcade car park.
To reach the entrance to the Museum please come through the archway on Downing Street, turn left and walk towards the large flight of stone steps next to the dinosaur sculpture.
For visitors with restricted mobility, we recommend the Grand Arcade car park which has blue badge spaces and is located directly opposite the Museum, accessible from Corn Exchange Street via Downing Street. For more information please visit our dedicated Access webpage.
Google StreetView map of Downing street - the entrance to the Museum is through the archway and to the left