ACCESS AT EL PUEBLO HISTORICAL MONUMENT

El Pueblo Historical Monument ensures compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) at all facilities, services and events to provide equal access to all visitors.  Access for those with wheel chairs is described below.

Parking - One handicapped parking space is provided in Lot 1 and five spaces are provided on Lot 2. For a site map click here. (One additional space will be made available in Lot 3 beginning in June 2006.)

Biscailuz Building - Wheelchair access is provided at the north end of the building accessed from the Placita de Deolores (Alameda St) side of the building providing access to the elevator serving all floors of the building:

• First Floor - Mexican Cultural Institute Gift Shop and Library
• Second through Fourth Floors - El Pueblo Administrative Offices
• Fifth Floor - Mexican Cultural Institute offices
• Basement Level - Meeting Room and MCI Art Gallery

Avila Adobe Museum - Access to the adobe is provided on Olvera Street at the main entrance to the museum

Visitors Center - Access to the Visitors Center is provided at two locations:

• Enter at 424 N. Main Street at the entrance to the Sepulveda House, OR
• Enter at Space W-15 on Olvera Street - take the lift at W-15 to the kitchen exhibit and Visitors Center in the Sepulveda House

Chinese American Museum - Access to all Chinese American Museum exhibits is provided on Sanchez Street through the main entrance of the museum, take the elevator inside the museum to view exhibits on the mezzanine and second floor