On Friday, our group visited the Guinness Storehouse in Dublin. One of the most notable things about the Guinness Storehouse is that it has many stairs and escalators which guide you around the museum. While this physical design of the museum makes it simpler and easier to navigate, escalators are not very accessible for a range of disabilities, families pushing strollers, and more. However, there is an accessible entrance with an elevator for guests who are wheelchair users and anyone else who needs it, and there are elevators throughout the sections of the building. I also noticed there was braille in the elevators.

Additionally, Guinness Storehouse features something called “Autism-Friendly Experience”. I saw a few signs about this, but was curious what it entailed. The website explains that staff can provide sensory kits, which include earplugs, a visual map of the building, and a sensory map. The sensory map has a color code showing which areas are low versus high stimulation for both lights and sounds. The website also lists the best days and times to go that are less busy and overstimulating, offering a better experience for neurodivergent people.