Introduction
The visitors’ center is a good place to begin your visit to Historic Nauvoo. The visitors’ center has orientation services, visitor amenities, and the exhibition “Nauvoo: Cornerstone of Zion.” There are also two theaters for films and live shows, as well as offices for the administrative leaders of this historic site. Dedicated in 1971, the visitors’ center continues to play a key role in orienting guests as they begin their visit to Historic Nauvoo.
What to Expect
The Historic Nauvoo Visitors’ Center is a self-directed experience. It provides an orientation to Nauvoo with digital orientation tables, brochures, and missionaries stationed at the welcome desk.
Accessibility
Parking
- There is parking available in two lots on the east and west sides of the visitors’ center off Partridge Street and Main Street.
- There are designated accessible parking spaces in both lots.
Mobility Accessibility
Exterior
- Stairless entry into the building from both entrances
- Curb-cuts from the parking lots to the entrances
Interior
- The lobby, exhibit space, and visitor amenities are all located on the first floor only.
- The theaters have no-step entry and wheelchair spaces on the ground level.
- The second floor is restricted to employee and missionary access only. However, there is an elevator in addition to two staircases to the mezzanine level on the second floor.
Terrain and Flooring
Exterior
- Street: Asphalt (good condition); level
- Sidewalk: Concrete (good condition); level
Interior
- Flooring: Carpet
Seating
- Benches and chairs throughout the building