Accessibility

 

The Museum of Jurassic Technology welcomes visitors of all backgrounds and abilities. Because our building is over 100 years old, some exhibits are currently inaccessible to visitors using mobility aids including our upstairs exhibits, courtyard, and one downstairs exhibit. We understand this is not an ideal situation and our commitment to expand accessibility is ongoing. 

Please contact us info@mjt.org for any questions regarding accessibility during your visit and how we may best accommodate you. Discounted tickets are offered for visitors with disabilities. 

Physical Access

The museum is split between two floors accessible only by stairs. The majority of the museum’s exhibitions are housed on the lower floor and are largely wheelchair accessible.

On the lower floor, A Veiled Gazelle is not wheelchair accessible and features stairs going upwards and downwards. The entrance to Floral Radiographs of Albert G Richards features a slight lip that may be difficult for some mobility aid users. 

Some areas of the museum are narrower than others and may be difficult for larger wheelchairs. The narrowest pathway is 26 inches across. 

The upstairs exhibits are accessible by 20 stairs, and the courtyard is a further 5 steps up. If visitors cannot access the upper floor, they may let the front desk attendant know if they would like tea from our upstairs Tea Room, and it can be served on the lower floor. 

 

Seating

There is seating available throughout the museum. Some seats require a small step up. 

 

Restrooms

There is one single-stall restroom on each floor of the museum. 

The Museum does not currently have access to an ADA accessible restroom. The nearest accessible restroom is at Emerald Thai, next door. 

 

Visual Access and Large Print Text 

Many areas of the museum are dark. Pen lights can be reserved at the front desk to better navigate the galleries. 

Transcripts of Audio 

There are many exhibits with sound elements played through handheld devices. Transcripts of select exhibitions are available at the front desk are available at the front desk in English 

 

Sensory Access

Many areas of the museum are darker and narrower than visitors may be accustomed to and contain internally lit 3D monitors. 

Visitors with sensory sensitivities may wish to reserve tickets during less busy times to avoid crowded spaces (Normally Thursday and Friday after 4 pm, please email info@mjt.org for questions ). 

Throughout the museum, there are ambient sounds played at a low volume, including the sound of intermittent thunder in Tell the Bees, a sustained high-pitch tone in A Veiled Gazelle, and an exhibit featuring the sound of a fox barking near the entrance to the museum. Visitors are welcome to wear their own earplugs/earphones for comfort. 

There are live birds in the courtyard that may move suddenly. 

Immunocompromised Visitors and Allergies 

The museum is home to multiple dogs and birds. Please be advised if you have allergies. 

Tea and cookies are served daily in the Tula Tea Room on the second floor. Allergy information is available upon request. 

Visitors are welcome to wear masks in the galleries.

 

Service Animals 

The Museum of Jurassic Technology complies with the ADA, which defines service animals as a dog that has been individually trained to do work or perform tasks for an individual with a disability, and allows service dogs in all public areas of the museum. Emotional Support Animals, Comfort Animals, or Therapy Animals that provide comfort do not qualify as service animals under the ADA and are not allowed inside. If the dog is barking excessively, not housebroken, or otherwise deemed out of control, the handler may be asked to remove the dog.