Accessibility
A Special Welcome to Guests with Disabilities and Their Families
See below for exact building accessibility information. Service animals are permitted in all buildings.
Visitors with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations or modifications to assist them in accessing Historic Tuscaloosa's programs, services, and facilities. These requests can be made by contacting the main office at 205-758-2238
Guests with wheelchairs will find the streets, most gardens, and outdoor activities in the Historic Area accessible. While ramps are available at selected exhibitions, many of the historic buildings require at least a few steps. Many of the exhibition buildings have second floors that are interpreted, and stairs are often steep and narrow.
Wheelchair-accessible Restroom Locations
The only location that has wheelchair-accessible restrooms is the Jemison-Van de Graaff Mansion.
Battle-Friedman House | DISABILITY ACCOMADATION
Battle-Friedman House and Gardens endeavor to provide reasonable accommodations and to ensure equal access to all visitors with disabilities. Due to the configuration of the house and the inability to make modifications to a protected building, issue may arise for visitors with mobility concerns. A good access point for wheelchairs is on the right side (when facing the house) of the house, near the kitchens. Parking for visitors with mobility issues is available.
Jemison-Van de Graff Mansion | DISABILITY ACCOMADATION
The Jemison-Van de Graff Mansion endeavor to provide reasonable accommodations and to ensure equal access to all visitors with disabilities. Due to the configuration of the house and the inability to make modifications to a protected building, issue may arise for visitors with mobility concerns. A good access point for wheelchairs is on the right side (when facing the house) of the house, near the kitchens. Parking for visitors with mobility issues is available.
Rules
The rules help the museum maintain and preserve this historic site.
Do not touch: Please do not handle objects, touch the woodwork or furnishings, lean against the walls, or sit on the furniture. Please do not try to open any drawers or doors.
Visitors must be accompanied at all times by a museum guide: Groups must stay together. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the grounds or in the building.
Leave large items outside or in your car: The museum does not take responsibility for the safety of any personal items left by visitors at the site.
Photography: Photography is allowed at all Historic Tuscaloosa sites, but for personal use only. Any photographs intended for anything other than for personal use requires contact with the event coordinator or Director of Historic Tuscaloosa.
No food is allowed during the tour.
No running during the tour.