Martyn's Law for museums and visitor attractions

Popular museums, galleries and attractions often welcome hundreds of visitors at once, including families and international visitors who do not know the building.

Working out your number

Count visitors at your busiest period, including school groups, events and staff.

What good procedures look like

Evacuation

Plan routes through galleries and exhibitions where layouts change between exhibitions.

Invacuation

Identify internal galleries or rooms away from entrances where visitors could shelter.

Lockdown

Know how entrances and gift shop doors are secured and who has the authority to do it.

Communication

Plan clear, simple warnings for visitors who may not speak English as a first language.

Get procedures written for your museum or attraction

Answer questions about your layout, exits and staffing, and your pack turns them into procedures and a staff briefing for your premises.

See the packs

Does Martyn’s Law apply to your venue?

Five quick questions. About a minute. A preliminary check, not legal advice.

1. What type of premises is it?

2. Is that the main use of the building, or the part of it you control?

3. How many people could reasonably be present at the same time, at your busiest?Include staff, contractors and volunteers. Count regular busy times, not a one-off you could not expect.

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4. How many premises?

5. Do you hold events for 800 or more people?

Choose your type of premises to see your result.

A guide only, based on the Act and Home Office guidance. Your tier depends on the full rules, including exclusions and premises within larger premises.