The Cartoon Museum, 63 Wells Street, London W1A 3AE
Details
Accessibility
https://www.cartoonmuseum.org/access
"The Cartoon Museum is fully wheelchair accessible. Wheelchairs are permitted everywhere in the museum, including in both galleries and the toilet.
We have a lift that provides step free access from street level, to the museum.
You can borrow sensory backpacks for free at the front desk to make your visit more comfortable and enjoyable. These have been specially designed for autistic, neurodivergent and learning-disabled visitors of all ages, as well as visitors with anxiety.
Young visitors can refer to our easy-to-read Look and See guide to know what to expect when they visit the museum. Visitors with anxiety and autism might also find this guide useful.
Visually Impaired visitors can borrow a magnifying glass at front desk. We also have large print labels for the main gallery to ensure all visitors can comfortably read exhibition text.
We have a hearing loop fitted at front desk for d/Deaf, Deafened, or Hard of Hearing visitors.
We offer a free entry ticket for visitors with disabilities plus a free ticket for accompanying carers.
If you have any access-related queries or concerns, call us on 020 7580 8155 or email outreach@cartoonmuseum.org "
Brief description
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Cartoon_Museum
"The Cartoon Museum is a London museum for British cartoons, caricatures and comic strips, owned and operated by the Cartoon Art Trust (Registered Charity 327 978). It has a library of over 5,000 books and 4,000 comics. The museum issues catalogues and features a changing display of over 250 exhibits from its collection of over 4,000 original cartoons and prints. The museum is "dedicated to preserving the best of British cartoons, caricatures, comics and animation, and to establishing a museum with a gallery, archives and innovative exhibitions to make the creativity of cartoon art past and present, accessible to all for the purposes of education, research and enjoyment.".[1]"
See British editorial cartoons, caricatures and comic strips from the 18th Century to the present in the heart of LondonAddress
The Cartoon Museum, 63 Wells Street, London W1A 3AE
Phone
020 7580 8155
Website
https://www.cartoonmuseum.org/
Directions
Opening Times
Always check with the venue directly for up-to-date information including opening times and admission charges as they may be subject to change
https://www.cartoonmuseum.org/
"Free entry for under-18s! See https://www.cartoonmuseum.org/visit-us "
Transport
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Cartoon_Museum
"Nearest London Underground stations:
- Oxford Circus (Central and Victoria lines)
- Tottenham Court Road (Central and Northern lines)"
Amenities
https://www.cartoonmuseum.org/venue-hire
Travel Information
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Or call Traveline on 0871 200 22 33
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This started on 8 April 2019 in the Central London Congestion Charge Zone, and will extend to the whole of the London area within the
M25 Motorway from 25 October 2021.
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Vehicles registered with a 'disabled' or 'disabled passenger vehicles' tax class will benefit from a grace period after the ULEZ starts until 26 October 2025 as long as their vehicle doesn't change tax class, and this also applies to a 'disabled' vehicle registered outside the UK.
Location
Nearest Venues
All Souls Church, Langham Place, London W1B 3DA
323 metres*
Broadcasting House, Langham Place, London
396 metres*
*Distances are calculated in a straight line from the current venue, please allow extra time/distance based on available paths or roads.