Access
- For your safety and enjoyment all children are required to be accompanied by an adult at all times.
- Eureka! is a non-smoking site.
Visitors with visual impairments
For anyone with visual impairments there is a full range of multi-sensory exhibits available. Museum information is available in large print and from Talking Maps on the ground and first floors and there is level access with a lift between floors. The reception area is well lit with natural light.
Visitors with hearing impairments
One of the tills at the admissions desk is fitted with an induction loop.
Visitors who are wheelchair users or with mobility difficulties
There is a dedicated disabled vehicle-user bay 50 metres from the main entrance. Assistance can be provided if requested. A limited number of wheelchairs are available to borrow (ask upon arrival). Access at the main entrance to the museum is level. There is a low level counter at the admissions desk.
Facilities
The Eureka! cafe
The Eureka! Cafe serves a selection of hot and cold meals and snacks every day from 10.00am to 3.30pm. Find out more...
Picnic areas
An outdoor picnic area and playground are available for visitors wishing to bring their own lunches (we regret that packed lunches may not be eaten inside the museum) as well as a heated railway carriage which is available between 11.00am and 2.00pm, subject to school bookings. Please ask at the Information Desk for further details.
In the warmer months (usually March-October) a marquee and Tuck Shop, serving snacks and ice-creams, are available outside the museum.
The Eureka! shop
The Eureka! shop sells a full range of toys, books and gifts for children of all ages.
The Eureka! car park
Pay and display parking is available at the on-site Eureka! car park. The car park is open everyday (except 24-26 December) from 5.30am to 8.00pm. The car park machines accept all coins except 5p, 2p and 1p. Please have the exact amount as no change is given.
Blue badge holders can park free of charge. There are designated blue badge spaces outside of the museum and in the rear car park.
Charges are as follows:
- Cars
Up to 4 hours - £3
Up to 12 hours - £6
Up to 24 hours - £10 - Coaches/HGV
Up to 4 hours - £10
Up to 12 hours - £20 - Groups
Parking is free for pre-booked groups and corporate delegates.
Emergency contact numbers
To contact Eureka! staff about any car parking issues in an emergency please call +44 (0)1422 398494 or +44 (0)7776 446753.
Contract car parking
Contract car parking is available from £40 per month for daily parking. Find out more...
