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Attractions
RICHMOND NATIONAL BATTLEFIELD PARK
804-771-2145 Fax: 804-771-8522 www.nps.gov/rich
470 Tredegar Street, Richmond, VA 23223 - on the Richmond Canal Walk.
From I-95 Southbound use exit 75 for Civil War Visitor Center. From
I-64 Westbound use 5th Street (downtown) exit for Civil War Visitor Center. From I-95 Northbound use exit 74C West for Civil War Visitor Center.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Civil War Visitor Center has three floors of Civil War exhibits and an audio-visual program introducing Richmond’s role in the Civil War, the battlefields around the city and the impact that this event had on the city and the nation. A bookstore is available that offers over 500 items for sale.
PARKING: 1 wheelchair accessible parking space.
TYPES OF PATHS: Sidewalks, carpeted, wooden and cement floors. The visitor center and grounds of the Iron Works are completely accessible for visitors with disabilities.
ENTRANCE: Located in back of building with wheelchair accessible elevator located at the parking lot. 8 exterior steps, each 8 in. in height. Handrails on left and right. Entry doors 58 in. wide, open out easily with push bar handle located 42 in. above floor.
PUBLIC REST ROOMS: Located on second floor. Accessible stalls have 36 in. wide doors opening out, and handrails. 19 in. toilet seat height, and 10 in. between commode and wall. Sink height is 30 in. Accessible stall checked regularly for obstructions. Rest rooms are identified by a raised figure with pants or skirt on door to designate men or women.
SPECIAL SERVICES:
For guests with visual disabilities, there are signs with contrasting background, printed on a non-glossy surface.
GIFT SHOP: Counters 36 plus in. high. Clerks assist customers with special needs. Aisles clear of temporary displays.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Accepted credit cards V and MC. Hours: Open year round,7 days/wk, 9-5 daily. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years Day. Free admission.
RICHMOND’S CANAL WALK 804-782-2777
Fax:804-644-4649 www.richmondriverfront.com
490 Tredegar Street, Richmond, VA 23219
Directions: I-95 South/I-64 East to exit 75, follow signs to Canal Walk on 5th and Tredegar Streets.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Richmond’s Canal Walk offers four centuries of Richmond’s diverse history portrayed above the scenic James River. Open all year, the Canal Walk is free of charge.
PARKING: 4 designated accessible parking spaces, located 5th and Tredegar Streets. Accessible parking space 12 ft wide. Nearby ramps well marked. RV parking.
TYPES OF PATHS TO OR AROUND ATTRACTION: Gravel and concrete. Paths accessible to persons with mobility disabilities. Steep grades may require assistance for persons in wheelchairs. Length of paths 1 1/4 miles.
ENTRANCE: Located 5th and Tredegar Streets.
PUBLIC REST ROOMS: At Brown’s Island and Civil War Visitor Center. Available without steps. Doors 36 in. wide, open in. No turns to enter. Wheelchair accessible stalls have 34 in. wide doors opening in, and handrails. 19 in. toilet seat height, 12 in. between commode and wall. Wrapped pipes. Rest rooms identified by raised figures with pants or skirt on the door to designate men or women.
PUBLIC TELEPHONE: Accessible phones located in Tredegar Iron Works parking lot. Lowered phones. Numbers in braille, recessed and raised.
SPECIAL SERVICES:
For guests with visual disabilities: Signs in large print, with contrasting background.
FOOD AND BEVERAGE FACILITIES: On 5th and Tredegar Streets. Facilities most accessible to wheelchairs are located in carts on Canal Walk.
SCIENCE MUSEUM OF VIRGINIA 804-864-1400
800-659-1727 www.smv.org
2500 West Broad Street, Richmond, VA 23220-2054
From North: I-95S/I-64, Exit Boulevard, right on Boulevard to West Broad Street, left on West Broad Street--museum is two blocks on left.
From South: I-95/I-64, Exit Boulevard, left on Hermitage Road to West Broad Street, right on West Broad Street--museum is ahead on right.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Offers hands-on exhibits, demonstrations, science theater productions and displays. Museum has an IMAX DOME with giant screen films and multimedia planetarium shows.
PARKING: 12 wheelchair accessible parking spaces at least 96 inches wide with 96 inch access aisle between spaces.
TYPES OF PATHS: Concrete, with slight grade from parking lot.
ENTRANCE: Front of building. Automatic doors, 34 in. wide. Interior steps located various places. Handrails.
PUBLIC REST ROOMS: 1st and 2nd floors. Doors are 35 in. wide, open out. Turns to enter. Accessible stalls have 33 in. wide doors opening out, handrails. Sink height 34 in. Accessible stall checked for obstructions. Rest rooms are identified by a raised figure with pants or skirt on door to designate men or women.
ELEVATOR: Wheelchair accessible elevator.
PUBLIC TELEPHONE: Wheelchair accessible and amplified phones.
SPECIAL SERVICES:
For guests with hearing disabilities,there are signing interpreters available with advance notice. Some written scripts available.
For guests with visual disabilities, there are hands-on exhibits such as gem and mineral exhibit with description in braille, and Knox Chapman exhibit for the blind. Elevators equipped with braille markings. There are documents in large print on non-glossy surfaces.
For guests with mobility disabilities, drinking fountains are lowered.
FOOD AND BEVERAGE FACILITIES: In vending cafe and concession stand. 9 tables for customers in wheelchairs. Table height 29 in. Aisles vary in. width.
GIFT SHOP: Aisles 33 in. wide. Counters 37 in. high. Clerks assist customers with special needs. Aisles clear of temporary displays.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: MC and V accepted. Admission fee and fees for IMAX films. Planetarium show is free with exhibit admission. Museum hours 11:30-5 Sun, 9:30-5 Mon-Sat. Summer hours 11:30-5 Sun, 9:30-5 Mon-Th, 9:30-7 Fri. and Sat.
ST. JOHN’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH 804-648-5015
2401 East Broad Street, Richmond, VA 23223
I-95, Exit 74C East. Follow signs as to National Battlefield Park and St. John’s Church (close together).
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Oldest church in Richmond, site of Patrick Henry’s famous 1775 “Liberty or Death” speech.
PARKING: Curbside on street.
TYPES OF PATHS: Brick, with no steep grades requiring assistance for persons in wheelchairs.
ENTRANCE: Located on Broad Street. 8 exterior steps, each 8 in. in height. Handrails on left and right. Entry doors, 72 in. wide, open in.
PUBLIC REST ROOMS: Under church. Doors are 60 in. wide, and open in. No turns to enter. Accessible stalls have doors opening in, and handrails. 19 in. toilet seat height, and 18 in. between commode and wall. Sink height 32 in., pipes wrapped. Accessible stall checked regularly for obstructions. Rest rooms are identified by a raised figure with pants or skirt on door to designate men or women.
GIFT SHOP: Aisles 32 in. wide. Counters 32 in. high. Clerks assist customers with special needs. Aisles clear of temporary displays.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Accepted credit cards V and MC. Admission fee. Hours: 10-4 daily, last tour begins at 3:30. Wheelchair lift available, serving all levels. For church attendance information, call (804) 648-7938.
VALENTINE RICHMOND HISTORY CENTER
804-649-0711 Fax: 804-643-3510 www.richmondhistorycenter.com
1015 East Clay Street, Richmond, VA 23219
I-95, Exit 74C, Follow signs.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Museum of Richmond’s life and history. Outstanding costume and photograph collections.
PARKING: 1 wheelchair accessible parking space.
TYPES OF PATHS: Brick exterior paths. Carpet inside. Courtyard path has steep grades requiring assistance for persons in wheelchairs.
ENTRANCE: Front entrance 11 steps, rear no exterior steps. Entry doors, 36 in. wide, easily open out with pull handle 36 in. above floor.
PUBLIC REST ROOMS: At courtyard. Doors are 35 in. wide, open in. No turns to enter. Accessible stall has handrails, no door. 19 in. toilet seat height, 11 in. between commode and wall. Sink height 34 in. Pipes wrapped. Accessible stall checked regularly for obstructions. Rest rooms are identified by a raised figure with pants or skirt on door to designate men or women.
Inside museum. Doors are 32 in. wide, and open out. Turns to enter. Accessible stalls have 33 in. wide doors opening out, handrails. 19 in. toilet seat height, and 15 in. between commode and wall. Sink height is 31 in. Accessible stall checked regularly for obstructions. Rest rooms are identified by a raised figure with pants or skirt on door to designate men or women. Unisex/companion assisted rest room available at cafe.
ELEVATOR: Wheelchair accessible elevator. Interior of car is 80 in. by 50 in.
SPECIAL SERVICES:
For guests with hearing disabilities, there are written scripts, audio tapes and Assistive Listening System available.
For guests with visual disabilities, there are signs with contrasting background printed on a non-glossy surface.
For guests with mobility disabilities, wheelchairs are available.
FOOD AND BEVERAGE FACILITIES: Located in corner and outdoors. Table height 27-28 in. Aisles between tables 32 in. wide. Menus are printed on non glossy surface.
GIFT SHOP: Aisles 34 in. wide. Counters 48 in. high. Clerks assist customers with special needs. Aisles clear of temporary displays.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Accepted credit cards: MC, V, AE and DS. Admission fee. Hours of operation: 10-5 Mon-Sat and 12-5 Sun.
VIRGINIA AVIATION MUSEUM 804-236-3622
Fax: 804-236-3623 www.vam.smv.org
5701 Huntsman Road, Richmond International Airport, VA 23250
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The museum features over 25 historic vintage aircraft, including an SR-71 Blackbird, early flight memorabilia and a WW II diorama.
PARKING: 1 designated accessible parking space 13 ft. wide, located in front by door. Nearby ramps well marked.
TYPES OF PATHS TO OR AROUND ATTRACTION: Flat even path to door accessible to persons with mobility disabilities.
ENTRANCE: In front. 2 entry doors, 36 in. wide, easily open out with side handle.
PUBLIC REST ROOMS: In main lobby. Available without steps. Door opens in. No turns to enter. Wheelchair accessible stalls have 38 in. wide doors opening in, and handrails. 19 in. toilet seat height, 8 in. between commode and wall. Sink height 34 in. Accessible stall checked regularly for obstructions.
ELEVATOR: Located in main attraction area. Serves all levels. Elevator used only for persons with disabilities and is operated by operator who has the key.
PUBLIC TELEPHONE: Located behind front desk.
SPECIAL SERVICES:
For guests with hearing disabilities, written scripts are available. Audio push button on counter by exhibits.
For guests with visual disabilities, there is a large print brochure available.
For guests with mobility disabilities, there is a wheelchair available if needed.
GIFT SHOP: Aisles 10 ft. wide, clear of temporary displays.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Hours: 9:30-5 Mon- Sat, noon-5 Sun. Admission fees. Members of the Science Museum/Virginia Aeronautical Historical Society are free.
VIRGINIA HISTORICAL SOCIETY 804-358-4901
Fax: 804-342-9647 www.vahistorical.org
428 North Boulevard, Richmond, VA 23221-0311
I-95 or I-64 take Exit 78. From north or west turn right to Kensington Ave. Virginia Historical Society on right. From south or east, at the bottom of the ramp turn left. First light turn right, next light turn left onto Blvd. Straight until Kensington. Museum on right.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Time travel through Virginia history with the long-term exhibit, “The Story of Virginia, an American Experience” featuring electronic gallery guides, drawers of “please touch” objects and an 1830s Conestoga wagon.
PARKING: 3 wheelchair accessible parking spaces.
TYPES OF PATHS: Asphalt and ramps with no steep grades.
ENTRANCE: Entrance on ground level. Ramps provided. Glass entry doors, 36 in. wide, open out easily with clearly marked pull handles located 37 in. above floor. Handrails.
PUBLIC REST ROOMS: Ground level and first floor. Doors are 36 in. wide, and open in. Turns to enter. Accessible stalls have 33 in. wide doors opening in, and handrails. Sink height is 34 in. Pipes are wrapped. Accessible stall checked regularly for obstructions. Rest rooms are identified by a raised figure with pants or skirt on door to designate men or women.
ELEVATOR: Wheelchair accessible elevator with sound indicator. Interior of car is 60 in. by 120 in.
SPECIAL SERVICES:
For guests with visual disabilities, there are supplements and hands-on exhibits, and documents in large print on non-glossy surfaces.
GIFT SHOP: Aisles 48 in. wide. Counters 31 in. high. Clerks assist customers with special needs. Aisles clear of temporary displays.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Hours 10-5 Mon-Sat and 1-5 Sun. Museum shop offers books, prints and unique gifts that reflect Va. and US history. Admission fee. Group rates available.
VIRGINIA HOLOCAUST MUSEUM 804-257-5400
Fax: 804-257-4314 www.va-holocaust.com
213 Roseneath Road, P.O. Box 14809, Richmond, VA 23221
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Two story brick building with 6 candle and Star of David emblem out front. Museum showcases memorabilia and stories of Lithuanian Holocaust survivor living in Richmond, VA.
PARKING: Behind building in gravel lot.
TYPES OF PATHS TO OR AROUND ATTRACTION: 80 - 90 ft. sidewalk, accessible to persons with mobility impairments.
ENTRANCE: Located around right side of building. Curb 6 in. high. Handrails on right. Ramps provided. 2 entry doors, 53 in. wide, easily open out with curved handle located 36 in. above floor. Steps inside lobby, located forward to left of entrance. Each step 7 in. high and marked with tactile strip/color change. Handrails on left/right.
PUBLIC REST ROOMS: Located on ground floor through hallway to the left. Available without steps. Doors 36 in. wide, open in. No turns to enter. Stall opens in. 19 in. toilet seat height, 9.5 in. between commode and wall. Sink height 31 in. Unisex or companion assisted rest rooms available.
SPECIAL SERVICES:
For guests with hearing impairments, there are amplified audio units. Written scripts are available.
For guests with visual impairments, there are audio cassettes and portable tape recorders, signs printed with contrasting background on a non-glossy surface.
GIFT SHOP: One counter.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Hours: Mon - Fri 9-5, Sat 2-5 and Sun 1-5. Closed all major Jewish holidays. 50 minute audio tour, free admission, but donations accepted. Currently there are many steps to go up and down to view exhibits. All steps have rails and are at least 44 in. wide. All exhibits on 2nd floor.
VIRGINIA HOUSE 804-353-4251
www.vahistorical.org
4301 Sulgrave Road, Richmond, VA 23221
DIRECTIONS: Exit I-195 (downtown expressway) at Cary Street, turn west. Follow about 1/4 mile to Canterbury. Turn left, or south, into Windsor Farms. Canterbury will split, take the left split at the arrow sign. Follow around bearing right and merge with Sulgrave Road. The house is on the left. It is about 3/4 of a mile from Cary Street.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Historic 2 story mansion overlooking the James River. The 45 minute guided tour includes the home and its patios. There are 8 acres of bricked and graveled garden paths, and grassy hills to roam and picnic. The home was built in England in the 12th century, and reconstructed in the US in the early 20th century, and has not been modernized to current accessibility requirements.
PARKING: On street parking only. There is a circle drive for drop off at the front entrance.
TYPES OF PATHS TO OR AROUND ATTRACTION: Gravel and brick. Paths accessible to persons with mobility disabilities. Steep grades may require assistance for persons in wheelchairs.
ENTRANCE: Located 100 ft. up gravel drive to brick path. 2 exterior steps, each 5 in. high and 1 in. lip up to door. Wheelchair accessible entrance has two 4 foot sections of plywood ramping. The 2 inch gap between the segments could be a problem for wheelchair front wheel casters. 1 entry door, 36 in. wide. From this door there is a wooden ramp down into the lobby. Handrail on left side, 4 ft. long, 5 in. rise. Wheelchair users with strength limitations may need assistance.
PUBLIC REST ROOMS: Located through one of the bedrooms. Doors 32 in. wide. Horizontal handrail on left wall. Pedestal sink 24 in. to the right of the commode.
PUBLIC TELEPHONE: May use phone at front desk.
SPECIAL SERVICES:
For guests with hearing disabilities, there are signing interpreters available with advance notice if you call the Virginia Historical Society. Written scripts available upon request.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Guests with disabilities should understand that minimal ADA upgrades have been made so as to preserve the integrity of the home. The first floor is accessible by wheelchair, as are the patios. The upstairs is available to patrons who are ambulatory. The grounds are accessible, with caution, as the paths are uneven and lengthy inplaces, but benches are available.
Outstanding features include the Mellon collections of Sporting Art, French Impressionism, Post-Impressionism; the Lewis collections of Art Nouveau, Arts & Crafts, Art Deco and Modern decorative arts, Modern and Contemporary art; Russian imperial Easter eggs by Fabergé; the Gans collection of English silver; European and American painting masterpieces; Ancient, Classical and Egyptian art; and one of the world's leading collections of the art of India, Nepal and Tibet.
VIRGINIA MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS 804-340-1400
www.vmfa.museum TTY: 804-340-1401
2800 Grove Avenue, Richmond, VA 23221-2466
I-95, Exit 78, south 1.5 miles on Boulevard to museum at Boulevard and Grove.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Five thousand years of artistic achievement are represented in galleries, from ancient Greece to modern times.
PARKING: 6 wheelchair accessible parking spaces, and 2 wheelchair accessible spaces with 96 inch access aisles.
TYPES OF PATHS: Accessible paved, brick paths.
ENTRANCE: From main parking lot. Glass entry doors, 32 in. wide, easily open out with clearly marked vertical pull handle located 36 in. above floor.
PUBLIC REST ROOMS: Level I near cafe, west wing of levels III and IV. Doors 32 in. wide, open in. Turns to enter. Accessible stalls have 30 in. wide doors opening out, handrails. 19 in. toilet seat height, and 12 in. between commode and wall (Level III has 36 in.). Sink height is 30 in. Accessible stall checked regularly for obstructions. Rest rooms are identified by a raised figure with pants or skirt on door to designate men or women.
ELEVATOR: Wheelchair accessible elevator with sound indicator. Interior of car is 44 in. by 67 in.
PUBLIC TELEPHONE: Wheelchair accessible phones. Amplified phones.
SPECIAL SERVICES:
For guests with hearing disabilities, there are written scripts for special exhibit audio cassette tours.
For guests with visual disabilities, there are audio cassettes and portable tape recorders for special exhibits, and guests may tour exhibits using headphones and a recording. Signs printed on non-glossy surface.
For guests with mobility disabilities, drinking fountains are lowered.
FOOD AND BEVERAGE FACILITIES: 18 tables in Cafe.
GIFT SHOP: Aisles 30-48 in. wide. Counters 42 in. high. Clerks to assist customers with special needs. Aisles clear of temporary displays.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Accepted credit cards V and MC.
Suggested donation-$5. Some exhibitions have a separate admission fee. Open 11-5 Tu-Sun, and 11-8 on Th. Non-smoking area available.
VIRGINIA STATE CAPITOL 804-698-1788
legis.state.va.us/1_vis_guide/gen_tour_info.html
9th & Grace Streets, Richmond, VA 23219
I-95, Exit 74C, left atFranklin-left at 9th Street. Bus-left at Broad-right at 10th Street.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Set on beautiful grounds in downtown Richmond, with short informative tour and history of the state’s capitol.
PARKING: 1 wheelchair accessible parking space.
TYPES OF PATHS: Brick paths and paved street around building, with no steep grades.
ENTRANCE: Wheelchair accessible entrance located on west side. North entrance not accessible. Entry doors, 65 in. wide, easily open out with pull handle located 41 in. above floor.
PUBLIC REST ROOMS: On first floor. Doors are heavy with turn handle, 38 in. wide, and open in. No turns to enter. Accessible stalls have no handle on door, 27 in. wide doors opening out, and handrails. 19 in. toilet seat height, and 9 in. between commode and wall. Sink height is 27 in. Accessible stall checked regularly for obstructions. Rest rooms are identified by a raised figure with pants or skirt on door to designate men or women.
ELEVATOR: 2 located in each wing, serving all levels. Door width 27 in. Control buttons 54 in. high. Door stays open 5 seconds. Interior of car is 72 in. by 96 in.
PUBLIC TELEPHONE: Wheelchair accessible phones. Amplified phones.
SPECIAL SERVICES:
For guests with visual disabilities, there are documents in large print on non-glossy surface.
FOOD AND BEVERAGE FACILITIES: Snack bar has 3-4 tables for customers in wheelchairs. Table height 48 in.
GIFT SHOP: No aisles. Counters 32 in. high. Clerks assist customers with special needs. Aisles clear of temporary displays.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Free admission. Open 9-4:15 daily. Closed Sunday mornings during winter.
WILTON HOUSE MUSEUM 804-282-5936
Fax: 804-288-9805 www.wiltonhousemuseum.org
215 South Wilton Road, Richmond, VA 23226
Located at the end of Wilton Road off the 5400 block of Cary St. Rd.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: 18th century Georgian-style mansion constructed by William Randolph III in 1753. It exhibits furnishings of the period including textiles, china, and crystal, and houses one of the finest collections of 18th century furniture in the area.
PARKING: Located down a graveled path to the left of the house. Nearby ramp well marked and placed so that it cannot be blocked by another vehicle. RV parking.
TYPES OF PATHS TO OR AROUND ATTRACTION: Brick sidewalk. Paths accessible to persons with mobility disabilities. Steep grades may require assistance for persons in wheelchairs.
ENTRANCE: Front entrance has 16 steps, side entrance has 7 steps, each 6 in. high. Handrails on left/rt. Double entry door with knob, opening out. Steps inside foyer. Handrails on left and rt.
FACILITIES: There is increased wattage lighting in dining and meeting areas.
PUBLIC REST ROOMS: Located in the house down 1 flights of stairs. Acessible bathroom in attached building. Doors open out. No turns to enter. Accessible stalls with 33 in. wide doors opening out, and handrails. 19 in. toilet seat height. Sink height 35 in. Accessible stall checked regularly for obstructions. Rest rooms are identified by a raised figure with pants or skirt on door to designate men or women. Unisex and/or companion assisted rest room available at the public rest room.
GIFT SHOP: Aisles clear of temporary displays.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Tu-Sat 10-4:30, Sun 1:30-4:40. Closed Mondays and during the month of February. Group rates and tours by prior arrangement. Box lunches available for groups of ten or more.
