ACCESSIBILITY

Our Mission

To promote Awareness of the historical significance of the Les Cheneaux Islands Area & to Preserve its rich traditions & maritime heritage.

We strive to provide a welcoming and inclusive experience to every guest who enters our Museums. We hope this information helps you build a wonderful experience with us.

The historic and natural environments of the Les Cheneaux Islands and our Museums sometimes present impediments to accessibility.

Continuous effort is made to make all aspects of the Historical and Maritime Museums accessible. Where possible, physical changes to historic buildings have removed barriers – future projects will continue to improve access.

A row of vintage outboard motors on display, including a Sea King, with descriptive labels below, in a museum building.
Close-up of a man in a blue robe, hand pedaling the wheel of a wheelchair.

Maritime Museum

  • The Reif Boathouse, Mariner’s Library, and Museum are easily accessible and navigable to visitors in wheelchairs.
  • Restrooms are available.
  • Seating is available throughout the Museum.
  • Please watch your step as you move throughout the museum – flooring levels and materials may change as you move from exhibit to exhibit.
  • Outdoor surfaces are gravel, grass, sand, wooden boardwalk, and concrete. 
  • Steps to visit the second floor of the Reif Boathouse, Museum, and the observation area above the Paul Wilson Workshop may make access difficult for those with mobility impairments.

Boat Show

  • The LCI Antique & Wooden Boat Show accessible to all.
  • Restrooms are available at the Hessel Marina Building near Show HQ.
  • Handicap parking and shuttle transportation available.
  • Outdoor surfaces are gravel, grass, wooden dock, and concrete.
  • 2-3 steps to certain docks may make access for those with mobility impairments difficult.
  • Life jackets suggested for children under 10. 

Historical Museum

  • The Les Cheneaux Historical Museum is a single-level building and accessible to all.
  • Restrooms are available.
  • Outdoor surfaces are gravel, grass, wooden boardwalk and concrete. 

PARKING

Accessible parking spaces are located near the main entrance to each Museum.

RESTROOMS

Restrooms are available – please ask the staff for access.

SERVICE ANIMALS

Service Animals are welcome at our Museums and in our galleries! We ask that your service animal be harnessed, leashed, or tethered while inside, unless these devices interfere with the service animal’s work or your disability prevents the use of these devices.