Welcome to Gore Place!
Have questions about how accessible our property and museum are?
Watch our "Know Before You Go Video" by clicking this hyperlinked text: Know Before You Go Video
This video will give you an introduction to the history, landscape, and programs that the museum offers. It is 4 minutes and 41 seconds long and includes audio description and closed captioning. You can turn the captioning on or off using the video player’s settings. Links to important pages of our website are listed below this section. We hope you enjoy your visit and look forward to seeing you around the estate!
Website:
Our website meets WCAG 2.0 AA web accessibility standards.
Entrances:
Mansion access:
The first floor of the Mansion is accessible to all visitors by a gently sloping ramp. There are no elevators at Gore Place. The upper floors are accessed by stairs. Please call the office at (781) 894-2798 and a staff member will assist you.
Carriage House access:
The Carriage House is accessible. All visitors spaces, including restrooms, are on the ground level.
Parking:
Mansion parking:
Accessible spaces are available in front of the brick Mansion and are marked by blue parking signs. Drive straight through the entrance and proceed up the driveway to the Mansion.
Carriage House parking:
The main parking lot is accessible.
Mobility Devices:
Gore Place welcomes you to bring your personal wheelchairs, walkers, and scooters when visiting our grounds and buildings.
Restrooms:
Mansion:
The Mansion unisex restroom is located on the first floor and is accessible.
Carriage House:
The Carriage House restrooms are on the ground level and are accessible.
Mansion Tours:
The Mansion is shown by guided tour only. For visual description, Sign Language interpreters, or other needs, please contact Gore Place at (781) 894-2798 in advance of your visit. The first floor is fully accessible.
Tour Seating:
There are visitor chairs in many rooms of the historic Mansion. If you need to use one during a tour, please inform your guide.
Tactile Models:
These models, created by artisan Jay Rogers, are part of the multi-sensory interpretation of the estate, an effort funded in part by grants from The Watertown Commision on Disability, The Foundation for Metrowest, and Mass Humanities. The artisan designed these models to allow all visitors to explore the Mansion and Carriage House at Gore Place and to gain an appreciation of the architecture of these significant historic buildings.
Service Animals:
Gore Place welcomes your service animals when visiting our grounds and buildings.
