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Call before visiting as the museum is periodically closed.

MUSEUM OF GEOLOGICAL SCIENCES
540-231-3001
2602 Derring Hall, Blacksburg, VA 24061 at Vrginia Tech

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Dinosaur footprints, full-scale dinosaur model and fossils. Exhibits include gems, minerals, and a full-scale model of an Allosaurus dinosaur skeleton found in Utah.

PARKING:  4 designated accessible parking spaces.  Located behind building.  Parking on street and campus.

TYPES OF PATHS TO OR AROUND ATTRACTION:  Alleys.  Length of paths 30 yds.

ENTRANCE:  Located front of building.

PUBLIC REST ROOMS:  Accessible stalls have  doors opening out, and handrails.  19 in. toilet seat height.  Wrapped pipes.  Accessible stall checked regularly for obstructions.

SPECIAL SERVICES:
For guests with hearing disabilities, there are tours in American Sign Language, signing interpreters available with advance notice, written scripts and Assistive Listening System available.

For guests with visual disabilities, there are hands-on exhibits and signs in large print, with contrasting background, printed on a non-glossy surface. 

 

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