Accessibility Guide for Roebling Museum

Making our site and programs accessible to all has been a priority of Roebling Museum since it first opened its doors. What follows is basic accessibility information for visiting Roebling Museum. Please contact us if you need more information or if you need assistance with your visit so that we may accommodate your needs.

Accessible parking and entrance

Designated spaces are available in the museum’s parking area at the main entrance to the museum off of Hornberger Avenue. The museum’s main entrance is up a slightly inclined paved walkway approximately 150 feet long. An accessible ramp and power-assist door leads into the main lobby of Roebling Museum.

For people with limited mobility, a drop-off area with a short walk to a door on street level on Second Avenue is available. Please proceed to the back entrance of the museum, by following the gate surrounding the building to Second Avenue. (First right out of the parking area.) After drop-off, cars should be parked in the museum lot. There is no designated patron parking on Second Avenue.

Wheelchair access

Roebling Museum galleries, restrooms and media room are completely accessible by wheelchair. A wheelchair is available in the main lobby on a first-come first-served basis. If you arrive at the museum and need assistance, please call 609-499-7200 and a volunteer will be glad to assist you from the parking area.

Roebling Museum gift shop is located in a portion of the lobby. The area is accessible and volunteers are available to help with any items that are hard to reach.

Service Animals

Service animals are welcome in Roebling Museum.

Individuals who are blind or have low vision

Large print

The labels for most museum exhibits are in 14 and 18 point type. Larger print materials on the text of the main exhibit labels are available free of charge at the front desk.

Guided Touch tours

Many of our exhibits include artifacts, tools and reproductions that can be handled by all visitors. For a specialized tour, please call in advance so we may accommodate any special needs.

School programs

Roebling Museum is proactive in making all our programs accessible to students with special needs. Please call ahead at 609-499-7200 and we will make every effort to accommodate your request.

Assisted Listening

The museum’s exhibits do not require the use of audible equipment. The media room is equipped with assisted listening devices for our orientation film and lectures.