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Learn about the marine environment and even have the opportunity to see humpback whales breaching at the Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary Visitor Center, located in Kīhei on the south shore of Maui. This scenic beachfront location at the foot of Haleakalā has views of Kahoʻolawe, Lānaʻi, and West Maui looking across the waters of the sanctuary. Visitors will learn how scientists study and protect humpback whales, and about the cultural and natural resources of the Hawaiian Islands.
This visitor center provides a range of accessibility features for every visitor to enjoy the exhibits. Visit our website to learn more information specifically about wheelchair mobility, service animals, sight and hearing impaired assistance, and sensory friendly assistance.
Accessibility Information
- Service dogs are always welcome. We follow the U.S. Department of Justice’s requirements for service dogs as listed under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Service dogs are defined as animals trained to provide assistance to a person with a disability.
- Transportation
- There is accessible parking close to the entrances of the buildings.
Mobility accessibility further information:- Wheelchair Accessibility/Mobility
- There are accessible ramps into the visitor center and conference/lecture hall.
- The public bathrooms are located in the same building as the lecture hall and has an accessible ramp. Bathrooms are ADA compliant.
Vision Information:- The visitor center has all new exhibits which were designed with accessibility in mind.
Hearing Information:- All of the videos played in the visitor center are open captioned.
Autism/Sensory accessibility information:- One exhibit emits sounds.
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