CITY OF FAIRFAX MUSEUM AND VISITOR CENTER
703-385-8414 800-545-7950
10209 Main Street, Fairfax, VA 22030 www.fairfaxva.gov
DIRECTIONS: 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.
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.
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