Accessibility at the Welcome and Exhibition Center
The Welcome and Exhibition Center is wheelchair accessible. There are two ADA accessible restrooms at the site. The site is on one level floor. There are no stairs in the center.
Visiting the Welcome and Exhibition Center exhibition involves standing and walking. Seating is available throughout the center. The site is heated and air conditioned. Service animals are welcome. We are happy to work with you to make your visit an enjoyable one and we encourage visitors with questions or requests to call ahead.
Accessibility Across Historic New England
Historic New England is committed to expanding broader public access at its properties. While most of our museum sites are not equipped with accessible ramps, elevators, or chair lifts, we are glad to offer guests virtual experiences of many of our historic sites.
While many of our tours involve standing, walking, and stairs, visitors with limited mobility may be able to enjoy a first floor tour of the house and grounds. Folding chairs are provided for visitors who would like to use them while on tour. Service animals are welcome. We are happy to work with you to make your visit an enjoyable one and we encourage visitors with questions or requests to call ahead. Please consult the property list below for accessibility information at each of our sites.
Please contact us if you have questions or concerns at [email protected] or 617-994-5940.
Accessibility Commitment and Vision Statement
Historic New England affirms that the concept of disability is a construct of society and a product of social and physical environments. Our vision is to ensure there is both universal and person-centered access for all current and/or potential stakeholders for all of our resources and properties. At Historic New England, accessibility goes beyond just providing reasonable accommodations to our constituents but also creating, expanding, and fostering a sense of belonging for all (dis)abilities, identities, and backgrounds.
We at Historic New England commit to planning and implementing improvements in every facet of our operations – from on-site school programs to online lectures; from site tours to major events; from printed material to our online presence – and to incorporating the needs and voices of the disability community and beyond into our decision-making processes.
We acknowledge this is an ongoing process, and there will always be room for growth, but it is important to start the journey and strive for both continued improvement and cultural responsiveness to the communities we serve. There will be moments of discomfort when it comes to the preservation, interpretation, and updating of the historic sites and content, but it is critical that we face those conversations head-on and develop solutions for transparency and accessibility.