Buildings and landscapes from the 19th century were not made with access in mind. We recognize that can make things hard for visitors today. We are working toward inclusive experiences for all. Historic Nauvoo is committed to making reasonable accommodations for our programs, services, and facilities. Check out our accessibility pages to help you best prepare for your visit.
Service Animals
Trained service animals are allowed at Historic Nauvoo, including inside historic buildings. However, emotional support, therapy, comfort, or companion animals and pets are not allowed. Trained service animals are also not permitted in the Nauvoo Illinois Temple. For more information, please visit the Church’s Service Animal Guidelines.
Visitors with Limited Mobility
Parking
There are designated accessible parking spaces at the Historic Nauvoo Visitors’ Center and near the Taylor Home Print Shop and Post Office. There is also parking near most of the buildings and activities.
To look up parking availability near a specific location, please choose the site you are interested in from the Individual Venue Accessibility section below.
Restrooms
All public restrooms in Historic Nauvoo are wheelchair accessible. See the Find a Restroom map for specific locations.
Wheelchair Availability
There are no wheelchairs available to borrow. We encourage those who may need a wheelchair while visiting to bring their own.
Seating Areas During Tours
All the tours include seating options. Please be aware, however, that there might not be seating in every room of a building.
To look up the seating availability at a specific location, please choose the site you are interested in from the Individual Venue Accessibility section below.
Building Accessibility
None of the upper floors of the historic buildings are wheelchair accessible. The buildings in Temple City have stairless entryways, and the tour does not include the upper floors. For other tours, missionaries can adapt the presentation to provide information on the first floor or outside the building(s).
To look up the mobility accessibility of a specific location, please choose the site you are interested in from the Individual Venue Accessibility section below.
Terrain and Flooring Descriptions
Historic Nauvoo’s terrain largely consists of asphalt roads, compacted granite pathways, and concrete or brick sidewalks. Please be aware that some of the roads and sidewalks are in fair condition, including potholes and uneven surfaces. The flooring inside buildings is typically carpet, wood, or brick.
For terrain and flooring descriptions of specific venues, please choose the site you are interested in from the Individual Venue Accessibility section below.
Visitors Who Are Blind or Have a Visual Impairment
Tours are provided by missionaries who can verbally describe the buildings, furnishings, and exhibits upon request.
Visitors Who Are Hard of Hearing or Deaf
Depending on staffing, there are sometimes missionaries who know American Sign Language. Please contact the site at 1-877-399-3046 or ILSites_Scheduler@ChurchofJesusChrist.org to inquire about availability.
Visitors with Autism
A brief description of what to expect at each location in Historic Nauvoo is available on each site’s page. Please choose the site you are interested in from the Individual Venue Accessibility section below.
If you would like more detailed information on what to expect or would like to share any additional needs with our staff, please contact the site at 1-877-399-3046 or ILSites_Scheduler@ChurchofJesusChrist.org.