Accessibility

Entering through Museum garage 

Oversize and van-accessible parking spaces are located in our underground parking garage's Blue (D) section, which offers:

• Height clearance from 8'2" to 7'2" (check signs for height at specific locations)
• Automated push-button Museum entry door for easy access
• Elevators to and from Museum Entry Hall

Accessible parking spaces are available in all other garage sections, where height clearance is 6'6". Elevators provide access to the Entry Hall from each parking level.

DISCLAIMER: Please note the Griffin MSI underground garage is the only Museum-owned parking for guests. The metered self-parking east and south of the Museum building on Columbia Drive are managed by Standard Parking (312-742-7667) who should be contacted with questions or concerns about these lots.

Entering through main pedestrian entrance

There are curb cuts in front of Accessibility features at the Museum’s main pedestrian entrance include:

• Curb cuts for easy wheeled access
• Push-button entry doors
• Revolving doors
• Elevator and stair access to Entry Hall ticket counters

Inside the Museum

Throughout the Museum, accessibility features include:

• Elevators and ramps providing access to all floors
• Accessible toilet stalls in all restrooms
• Designated seating for guests using wheelchairs and their companions in The Giant Dome Theater, with an elevator providing access to this seating.

Mobility devices

Use of the following mobility devices is permitted in all public areas of the Museum:

• Wheelchairs, including manual or electric single seat chairs
• Electric mobility seated scooters
• Walkers
• Crutches
• Canes
• Braces and similar devices

Explore exhibit-specific mobility details

The Museum prohibits the use of any other types of manually operated or power-driven mobility vehicles, including but not limited to:

• Segways
• Self-balancing two-wheeled electric scooters (a.k.a. hoverboards)
• Wagons
• Tricycles
• Carts

If your mobility device is not permitted, manually operated wheelchairs are available for complimentary use with a photo ID. Use our Guest Service request form to reserve a wheelchair.

Food allergies and special dietary needs

For allergen information or questions regarding dining menu items, contact our Food Service Team. Please note that our kitchens are not allergen-free. Guests with special dietary needs or who suffer from sensitive or life-threatening food allergies may bring prepared foods to the Museum.

To ensure the best dining experience at the Museum, please email your inquiry to [email protected] at least two weeks in advance of your visit.

Color vision deficiency

EnChroma Color Blind Glasses are available for individuals with color vision deficiency (CVD). These glasses enable people with red-green color blindness to see an expanded range of clear, vibrant, distinct color and enjoy enhanced detail and depth perception.

Request your EnChroma glasses at the Guest Services Coat Check in the Entry Hall. Glasses are available on a first come, first serve basis, and a form of identification (driver's license, membership card, or student ID) will be held at Coat Check until the glasses are returned.

Learn more about EnChroma glasses

Service animals

Service animals are welcome at Griffin Museum of Science and Industry.

Automated external defibrillators (AEDs)

AEDs are located throughout the Museum.
 

Explore the Museum’s accessibility with Fun4TheDisabled, a nonprofit organization that creates media and digital content that is by, for, and about the disabled community.

• Accessible Museum of Science & Industry (OC/ASL)
• Accessible Museum of Science & Industry (Audio Described)
• @Fun4TheDisabled on Youtube