Accessibility

 

Visitors with physical/mobility needs:

The John Muir visitor center offers accessible restrooms. An easy access paved path offers a less steep route for visitors to reach the Strentzel-Muir house. For visitors who are unable to walk to the house, a ranger will gladly provide transportation via a golf cart, which is wheelchair accessible.

A wheelchair lift allows access to the home's first floor. The wheelchair lift has a 500-lb combined weight limit for each person and their wheelchair. A non-motorized wheelchair is available for use on a first-come, first-served basis. Motorized scooters are not permitted in the Strentzel-Muir house or the Martinez Adobe due to the hazards of uneven surfaces and to protect the integrity of these historic buildings. The first floor of the Martinez Adobe and Juan Bautista De Anza National Historic Trail exhibit is also accessible from the south side. ADA approved picnic tables are available as well.

There is a video of the second floor of the Muir home, which can be played by the staff, on request, in the Muir home dining room.

Information for People Who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing:

The park provides audio listening devices and audio description for the park film. The main park film in the theater is closed-captioned and even may be watched on the park website before your visit. John Muir National Historic Site is dedicated to providing a rich experience for all visitors, and we are happy to offer sign language interpretation for public programs upon request. Because we do not have a sign language interpreter on staff, please contact the park with your request at least two weeks in advance of your visit.

Sign-Language (ASL)

John Muir National Historic Site is dedicated to providing a rich experience for all visitors, and we are happy to offer sign language interpretation for public programs upon request. Because we do not have a sign language interpreter on staff, please contact the park with your request at least two weeks in advance of your visit.

We also have an ASL video tour of the main grouds.

ASL Videos - Main Grounds Tours

Blind/Low vision:

The main park brochure is available in braille, please inquire at the front desk for a copy that can be borrowed. There is a bronze cast model of the park behind the visitor center which shows the park buildings, elevations and trails. Please be aware that during high temperatures, the bronze can be too hot to the touch. The park film in the John Muir theater is audio described. Headsets available upon request.

Learning disability:

All tours are led with the visitor (s) in mind. Park Rangers are able to adapt to visitor interpretive needs. Contact the park by email or phone to request modifcations prior to your tour, or speak to a ranger once you've arrived at the park.

Contact Us

Please use this email link to contact a park ranger
or to request a brochure. You may also call us at
the listed number:
[phone]
Click here to email the park

Mailing Address:
John Muir National Historic Site
4202 Alhambra Ave
Martinez, CA 94553