Code of Conduct and Common Questions for the New York and Pennsylvania Historic Sites
Code of Conduct
Respect Others
- Please be kind and respectful of other visitors to the site.
- Respect missionaries by being attentive as they give tours.
- Clean up after yourself, put away interactive activities, and dispose of trash properly.
- Respect cars and use sidewalks.
- Respect private properties that are not a part of Historic Nauvoo.
- Please be respectful of buildings at the site, especially the historic buildings.
- Respect gated-off areas and historical artifacts, furniture, and walls in the buildings.
- Stay on designated paths or sidewalks.
- Refrain from harming trees, plants, and other landscape features.
Can I bring food and drink into the visitors’ center or the historic homes?
Can I bring food and drink into the visitors’ center or the historic homes?
Food and drink are not allowed indoors. Baby bottles and water bottles with closable lids are allowed inside historic homes and visitors’ centers.
Can I bring my service animal to New York and Pennsylvania historic sites?
Can I bring my service animal to New York and Pennsylvania historic sites?
Trained service animals are allowed wherever a person can go at the New York and Pennsylvania historic sites, including in historic buildings.
Can I bring my emotional support, comfort, or companion animal to the New York and Pennsylvania historic sites?
Can I bring my emotional support, comfort, or companion animal to the New York and Pennsylvania historic sites?
Emotional support, comfort, or companion animals are not allowed at the historic sites.
Can I bring my pet to the New York and Pennsylvania historic sites?
Can I bring my pet to the New York and Pennsylvania historic sites?
Pets are not allowed at the New York and Pennsylvania historic sites. Pets on leashes are welcome at the nearby parks. Check local government websites for details.
Do you have a coat or bag check?
Do you have a coat or bag check?
There is no coat or bag check at the New York and Pennsylvania Historic Sites, although coat racks are available at some visitors’ centers.
Do you have a map or guide?
Do you have a map or guide?
Brochures are available on-site at the visitors’ centers.
I’m coming with a group of 25 plus people. What do I need to know?
I’m coming with a group of 25 plus people. What do I need to know?
If you’re coming with a large group, you will need to complete the Group Reservation Request for the New York Historic Sites or the Pennsylvania Historic Sites . A missionary will contact you to follow up and finalize your reservation. Please be aware that we are not able to arrange lodging, food, or transportation. Visit the Planning for a Group Visit page for more information.
I’m coming with kids. What should I know?
I’m coming with kids. What should I know?
Visit the Planning for a Family Visit page for information about visiting the New York and Pennsylvania historic sites with children and youth.
Can I take photos?
Can I take photos?
We encourage still photography at the New York and Pennsylvania historic sites. If you post your photos on Facebook, please tag us.
Can I film or record?
Can I film or record?
Filming or recording is not allowed during guided tours and demonstrations.
What language resources are available at the New York and Pennsylvania historic sites?
What language resources are available at the New York and Pennsylvania historic sites?
The New York and Pennsylvania historic sites operate in English. Depending on availability of missionaries at the site, tours in Spanish and Portuguese may be available upon request.
Please call1-877-399-3046 ahead of time to verify availability of tours, then check in with the missionaries at the visitors’ center when you arrive for language assistance.
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