The Kalamazoo Valley Museum is a barrier free facility utilize a variety of measure to create by physical and intellectual accessibility including but not limited to the following:
No curb at main drop off in front of the museum
Power operated door openers
Elevator
Braille signage
A few tactile (full touch exhibits) for blind and low-vision guests
Audio tours launched through QR via guests mobile device
Greater use of closed caption and audio on gallery video kiosks
Sensory kits at the front desk for guests who are autistic includes headphones, weighed scarfs and other devices
Planetarium shows scheduled that lower lighting and sound levels for guests [currently not in operations during the pandemic]
Special events that have ASL interpreters
Audio assistant devices in the planetarium and theater spaces
Special guided tours can be scheduled with person with special needs
More details are available at the Museum’s website
All of the above is subject to limitations during the current pandemic operations.
Complimentary wheelchairs and we have electric scooters available as well for $15 a day rental
Visitor friendly for the hearing impaired as all of the vehicle and museum information is visually available on maps, flyers, curb signs or banners on site
The Sanctuary’s main, paved path is accessible allowing for some great up close views of the birds, but in some areas the grades of the hills are steeper and assistance may be required.
Situated midway between Chicago and Detroit via I-94, or an hour from the sandy shores of Lake Michigan to the West, Kalamazoo is an ideal location for your next getaway.
