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Virginia Living Museum
Special Needs Visitors
The Virginia Living Museum strives to accommodate all visitors with special needs. Below is a listing of current options and services:
Mobility
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All of the Museum’s public areas and classrooms are accessible to wheelchair users and to other visitors who cannot use stairs.
- Wheelchairs and baby strollers are available at no charge through the Admissions Desk on a first-come, first-served basis.
Restrooms
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All restrooms are handicapped accessible.
- A family restroom is available on the main floor near the Wild Side Cafe.
Vision
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If needed, companion service dogs are allowed in the Museum.
- Museum specimens and other items in four Discovery Centers are of particular interest to visitors with low vision.
- Braille guides to items in the Discovery Centers are available for loan at the Admissions Desk.
Autism
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Visitors with autistic family members are encouraged to visit in the mid to late afternoon or early Saturday morning when the Museum is less crowded.
- A quiet room is available on the main floor near the Wild Side Café.
- The boardwalk and garden areas offer calming areas for visitors.
- Descriptions of programs at the Abbitt Planetarium are available on the planetarium web page and at the Admissions Desk.
- The Virginia Living Museum has a partnership with the Peninsula School for Autism to develop programs and volunteer opportunities for people with autism.
Dietary
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The Wild Side Cafe's menu features vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free items.
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For additional special needs, please contact the cafe in advance.
Languages
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Maps are available in other languages.
- Some changing exhibits have signage in both English and Spanish.
For more information call 757-595-1900. For group tours with special needs call 757-595-9135 or email Reservations.
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