JAMES MONROE MUSEUM 540-654-1043
Fax: 540-654-1106 www.jamesmonroemuseum.mwc.edu
908 Charles Street, Fredericksburg, VA 22401-5801
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GENERAL DESCRIPTION: President James Monroe started his law practice in Fredericksburg. The James Monroe Museum and Memorial Library offers an opportunity to see the fine decorative art collections of James and Elizabeth Monroe. Monroe memorabilia, exhibits and special events. Museum shop.
ENTRANCE: On Charles Street. Glass entry doors, 37 in. wide, easily open in with clearly marked loop and thumb latch handle located 30 in. above floor. Interior step in lobby, to left of entrance. Step is 8 in. high and marked with tactile strip/color change.
SPECIAL SERVICES:
For guests with hearing disabilities, there are signing interpreters available with advance notice. Written scripts are available with advance notice.
For guests with visual disabilities, there are hands-on exhibits such as costumes and special tours with advance notice, and documents in large print on non-glossy surface.
For guests with mobility disabilities, the paths are brick, 30 ft. long, with no steep grades. One step up into three galleries off lobby.
GIFT SHOP: Aisles 59 in. wide. Counters 30 in. high. Clerks assist customers with special needs. Aisles clear of temporary displays.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: V and MC accepted. Admission fee. Hours of operation: 10-5 Mar-Nov and 10-4 Dec-Feb. Closed Thanksgiving Day, Dec 24, 25, 31 and Jan 1. Open Easter Sunday 1-5 PM.
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