Last updated: June 22, 2026
Place
John Brown Museum
NPS / Claire Hassler
Quick Facts
Amenities
4 listed
Historical/Interpretive Information/Exhibits, Restroom, Water - Drinking/Potable, Wheelchair Accessible
Upon entering the John Brown Museum, visitors experience a three-part film on John Brown's life before, during, and after his raid in Harpers Ferry. In the break between video segments, visitors can participate in interactive exhibits and learn more details on Brown's life and actions. The second floor of this museum has restrooms and our Allies for Freedom exhibit.
Accessibility
The entrance to the John Brown Museum on Shenandoah Street has six steps up to the door with handrails on both sides. There is another entrance with no steps at the back of the building.
Accessible Entrance
Facing the building, follow the sidewalk to the right of the front entrance and turn left around the corner on Potomac Street. Turn left into the courtyard behind the building and take the brick sidewalk towards the white brick building. The door can be opened automatically with a button to the right of the door.
Inside the Museum
There is low pile carpet and bench seating in each room on the first floor. There is an elevator to get to the Allies for Freedom exhibit, the Lyceum, and restrooms on the second floor. There is a carpeted ramp with handrails on both sides and 12-14% slope connecting the restrooms and elevator to the Allies for Freedom exhibit.
Restrooms and Drinking Fountain
None of the restrooms on the second floor are wheelchair-accessible or have baby changing tables. There is one drinking fountain and water bottle filler next to the elevator on the second floor. The spout is 45 inches from the floor.
Learn more about accessibility in the park.