Griffin Museum of Science and Industry

Mobility: Accessible parking (oversize/van in Blue D section) in underground garage with elevator access and automated push-button entry door. Curb cuts at main entrance, automated doors. Elevators/ramps throughout. Accessible restrooms. Giant Dome Theater has accessible seating via elevator. Manual/electric wheelchairs, scooters, walkers, canes etc. permitted; Segways, hoverboards etc. not permitted. Manual wheelchairs available free (request via Guest Service form). Some exhibits have limited mobility access (Coal Mine tour stairs, Flight Simulators stairs).[13, 14, 15, 16] Hearing: ASL interpreters available with advance request (Guest Service form). Scripts for tours/films/programs available with advance request. Giant Dome Theater offers closed captioning, audio amplification, video description (varies by film), noise-dampening headphones.[13, 16] Visual: EnChroma Color Blind Glasses available free (first-come, first-served at Coat Check). Sighted guides available with advance request (Guest Service form). Exhibit notes mention low light areas (e.g., Coal Mine, Transportation Gallery, U-505).[13, 16] Sensory: Low-Sensory Mornings offered. Sensory Notes detail quieter/louder/brighter/darker areas and specific exhibit stimuli (e.g., Coal Mine loud boom/darkness; Science Storms loud Tesla Coil/flashing lights/vortex wind; U-505 loud noises/shaking floor/flashing lights). Noise-dampening headphones available in Giant Dome Theater. Quiet areas noted (e.g., Fairy Castle).[13, 14, 16] Service Animals: Welcome.[16] Parking: Accessible parking in underground garage (Blue D recommended).[14, 15, 16] Entrances: Accessible main entrance with curb cuts, automated doors. Direct accessible entrance from Blue D parking.[14, 16] Other: AEDs throughout. Food allergy info via Food Service Team (773-753-6869). Guest Service Request form for accommodations.[16, 17] Contact: General: (773) 684-1414. Use Guest Service Request form for accessibility requests.[16]