Accessibility Information for All Visitors
- The Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace has full elevator access for tours and programs.
- The main entrance to our site is at street level through the garden on Oglethorpe Avenue.
- Your reserved tour time is the time when your tour begins. Plan to arrive at least 10 minutes in advance to keep your visit stress-free.
- Cross the garden to the Ticket building and check in at our welcome desk. There is an automated entry button on the right-hand set of double doors as you approach the building.
- You can also enter through the street level store entrance on Bull Street. This is not an automated entrance.
- We have one wheelchair available to visitors upon request.
- We have a Guided Tour Social Story, a Girl Scout Troop Experience Social Story, and a Quiet Hour at the Museum Social Story to help you prepare for your visit.
- Visitors who wish to request additional accommodations may call us at 912-233-4501.
- Please note that requests for interpreters should be made at least two weeks in advance of your visit. Call us at 912-233-4501.
Parking:
- The Birthplace is in the heart of downtown Savannah. Sometimes finding parking can be challenging! Allow yourself time to find parking so your visit can be stress-free.
- There is no parking on site. Limited metered street parking is available.
- The nearest city parking garages are the Liberty Street Garage and the State Street Garage.
- For more information on parking locations, parking rates, and the free downtown shuttle, visit the City of Savannah Mobility and Parking Services page.
Public Transportation:
- For city buses with stops near our site, visit the Chatham Area Transit (CAT) Popular Spots page, which includes links to maps for each bus route.
- For more information about public transportation access, call the Chatham Area Transit (CAT) Customer Service Ride Line at 912-233-5767 or visit the CAT Accessibility page.
Service Animals:
- A service animal, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, is a dog trained to do work or perform specific tasks for a person with a disability.
- Service dogs are welcome at the Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace.
- Visitors are not allowed to bring emotional support animals inside our buildings.
Restrooms:
- Accessible restrooms are available for museum guests in our Ticket building by the ticket desk and in the Orientation Gallery inside the museum.
- There are restrooms next to our program rooms available to program participants.
- Our restrooms do not have hand dryers, automatic doors, or auto flush mechanisms.
Sensory Concerns:
- Light, noise, and crowds can vary throughout the site and depending on the time of day and year.
- Consider bringing noise-reducing headphones.
- Busy times vary depending on holidays, school vacations, weather, and other factors.
- September (after Labor Day) and November (with exception of Thanksgiving weekend) are usually the quietest months to visit.
- A quiet room is available to any program participant who needs to step away from program activities for a brain break.
- If you or a member of your group has sensory concerns and would like more information, please call us at 912-233-4501 in advance of your visit.
