Visitor Accessibility Information

We’re committed to making the Museum of Dufferin a welcoming and inclusive space for everyone. Please click through the menus below to explore the many ways visitors can experience and engage with the museum, along with our programs and resources. We’re always striving to improve how we support and include all visitors and welcome your feedback as we continue to grow and adapt.

If you have questions or comments:

  • During your visit – ask a member of Museum staff for help at the Visitor Services Desk in the Main Gallery. 
  • Before your visit – email info@dufferinmuseum.com or call us at (519)-941-1114.

 

SENSORY CONSIDERATIONS

We kindly ask visitors to refrain from wearing scents or fragrances.
Noise cancelling headphones are available to sign out for the duration of your visit.

Busier Times

  • The MoD usually becomes more busy around 2:00 PM on any given day. 
  • On Wednesdays, the MoD hosts MoD Tots, a recurring program for babies and toddlers, resulting in a higher-than-usual level of noise in the main gallery. 
  • the MoD hosts Summer Camps throughout the week during July and August. No camps are held on Saturdays during these months. 
  • The MoD hosts Holiday Treasures Craft Market for two weeks during November, which is our busiest time of year. Please check our website for specific dates, contact us at info@dufferinmuseum.com or 519-941-1114. 
WEBSITE ACCESSIBILITY

The MoD is committed to ongoing efforts to make our website more accessible and compliant with WCAG 2.0 standards. In addition to a simplified website layout, designed to be user-friendly, we have also added website accessibility tools. The accessibility features on this website are handled by a plug-in called “Ally”. The features of this plug-in can be accessed through the blue icon on the bottom-right corner of the screen.

Features include:

  • Increase and decrease text size
  • Grayscale
  • High contrast
  • Negative contrast
  • Light background
  • Underline links
  • Readable font

Users can click on one or more of these options to toggle them on or off. A reset button is located at the top right of the Ally menu.

This plug-in does not include an audio-reader feature. If using a third-party program to read this site, it is recommended to enable a skip-link function if available. All images on this site include alternative descriptive text.

Accessibility tool highlights on Museum of Dufferin Website, including Text, Visual and Orientation aid
WHEELCHAIRS AND MOBILITY DEVICES

The MoD offers a four-wheeled rollator available for visitors to use free of charge. We kindly ask that you return it to the front desk at the end of your visit.

Main Building

The Museum of Dufferin offers two designated accessible parking spaces conveniently located near the main entrance. A paved, barrier-free pathway leads directly to our accessible sliding doors. Inside, an elevator provides access to all levels of the museum. Every gallery is fully accessible to visitors using wheelchairs or other mobility devices, with the exception of the Dufferin House and Crombie’s Station in the Main Gallery. Both areas are equipped with iPad stations near the entrances. These iPads provide interior photos, as well as further information on each building. 

Historic Corbetton Church

The historic Corbetton Church is located in the far corner of the museum’s parking lot. A ramp is available along the side of the building, along with a threshold ramp at the side entrance. Following renovations completed in 2025, the church’s pews were removed, and the central floor area is now wheelchair accessible. Please note that there is currently no ramp or handrail leading to the interior stage, and the pathway to the church remains rocky and unpaved. Further accessibility improvements are planned as renovations continue.