Attractions
CITY OF FAIRFAX MUSEUM AND VISITOR CENTER
703-385-8414 800-545-7950
10209 Main Street, Fairfax, VA 22030 www.fairfaxva.gov
Rt. 236 (W) Fairfax City, shopping mall with T.J. Maxx Store.
PARKING: 1 wheelchair accessible parking space.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Historic elementary school built 1873. Oldest 2 story public school in Fairfax County. Museum features local history, exhibits highlighting the Civil War, the structure, and the city.
PARKING: Accessible parking at side of property. Ramps well marked.
TYPES OF PATHS TO OR AROUND ATTRACTION: Concrete pavement. Paths accessible to persons with mobility disabilities. Steep grades may require assistance for persons in wheelchairs. Length of paths 140 - 180 ft.
ENTRANCE: Located in front. 2 exterior steps, each 7 in. high. Handrails on left. Ramps provided. 1 entry door, 34 in. wide, easily opens out with pull handle located 28 in. above floor. 2 steps inside lobby, located rear of lobby. Each step 8 in. high and marked with tactile strip/color change. Handrails on left/right.
PUBLIC REST ROOMS: At level M with elevator. Doors 35 in. wide, open out. No turns to enter. 19 in. toilet seat height. Sink height 32 in. 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 serves 1st floor lobby, M and 2nd floor. Buttons in braille.
PUBLIC TELEPHONE: In reception area.
SPECIAL SERVICES:
For guests with visual disabilities, there are signs on non-glossy surfaces.
GIFT SHOP: Book shelves only.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Free admission. Hours 9-5 daily. Closed New Years Day, Easter Sunday, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
NATIONAL FIREARMS MUSEUM 703-267-1600
www.nrahq.org/shooting/museum/index.shtml
11250 Waples Mill Road, Fairfax, VA 22030
From Washington take I-66 west onto US 50, east (exit 57A). Turn left at the 1st traffic light onto Waples Mill Rd. Proceed about 1/2 mile to the museum in the NRA Headquarters Building.
PARKING: 10 wheelchair accessible parking spaces.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: One of the world’s finest collections of military and civilian firearms, ammunition and accessories.
PARKING: At rear of building.
TYPES OF PATHS TO OR AROUND ATTRACTION: Paved paths accessible to persons with mobility disabilities. Length of paths 100 ft.
ENTRANCE: Located at rear adjacent to designated parking. 2 entry doors, 36 in. wide, open in with loop handle located 30 in. above floor.
PUBLIC REST ROOMS: In hallway. Doors 35 in. wide, open in. Turns to enter. Accessible stalls have 34 in. wide doors opening out, and handrails. 19 in. toilet seat height, 9 in. between commode and wall. Sink height 34 in. Wrapped pipes. Accessible stall checked regularly for obstructions.
PUBLIC TELEPHONE: Wheelchair accessible phone in hallway.
SPECIAL SERVICES:
For guests with hearing disabilities, written scripts are available.
Foe guests with visual disabilities, there are documents in large print on non-glossy surface
GIFT SHOP: Aisles 55 in. wide. Counters 40 in. high. Aisles clear of temporary displays.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: All major credit cards accepted- except DC. Hrs: 10-4 daily - free admission.
