Historic Nauvoo Visitors’ Center

The visitors’ center has orientation services, visitor amenities, an exhibit, two theaters and administrative offices.
Historic Nauvoo Visitors' Center
A large, colonnaded red brick building with an asphalt parking lot in the foreground.

Schedule
Hours
Sunday
10:00 AM–4:00 PM
Monday
10:00 AM–4:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM–4:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM–4:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM–4:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM–4:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM–4:00 PM
Closures
  • Thursday, November 28, 2024
  • Wednesday, December 25, 2024
  • Wednesday, January 01, 2025

Schedule

Hours
Sunday
10:00 AM–4:00 PM
Monday
10:00 AM–4:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM–4:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM–4:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM–4:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM–4:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM–4:00 PM
Closures
  • Thursday, November 28, 2024
  • Wednesday, December 25, 2024
  • Wednesday, January 01, 2025

Physical address
290 Main St
Nauvoo, Illinois 62354
USA

Physical address

290 Main St
Nauvoo, Illinois 62354
USA

Contact

Contact


Services
Parking
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Services

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Exterior of the Nauvoo Visitor Center
Nauvoo Visitors' Center Exhibit
 Nauvoo Visitors' Center Exhibit
The visitors’ center is the best place to start your visit to Historic Nauvoo. The visitors’ center has orientation services, visitor amenities, and the exhibition “Nauvoo: Cornerstone of Zion.” There are also two theaters for films and live shows, as well as offices. Many of the displays are interactive and great for little children. Dedicated in 1971, the visitors’ center continues to play a key role in orienting guests as they begin their visit to Historic Nauvoo.


What to Expect


The Historic Nauvoo Visitors’ Center is a self-directed experience. It provides an orientation to Nauvoo with digital orientation tables, exhibits, brochures, and missionaries stationed at the welcome desk.

Parking

  • There is parking available in two lots on the east and west sides of the visitors’ center off Partridge Street and Main Street.
    • There are designated accessible parking spaces in both lots.

Mobility Accessibility


Exterior

  • Stairless entry into the building from both entrances
  • Curb-cuts from the parking lots to the entrances

Interior

  • The lobby, exhibit space, and visitor amenities are all located on the first floor only.
  • The theaters have no-step entry and wheelchair spaces on the ground level.
  • The second floor is restricted to employee and missionary access only. However, there is an elevator in addition to two staircases to the mezzanine level on the second floor.

Terrain and Flooring


Exterior

  • Street: Asphalt (good condition); level
  • Sidewalk: Concrete (good condition); level

Interior

  • Flooring: Carpet

Seating

  • Benches and chairs throughout the building
In the Historic Nauvoo Visitors’ Center East Theater is an area which groups can reserve to gather. Learn more about what this area has to offer below. A request to reserve this area can be made by submitting a Group Reservation Request. This form does not guarantee a reservation; please wait for a missionary to contact you after your request to verify availability.

Capacity

  • 240 people

Amenities

  • Small oval stage
  • Tiered theater seating
  • Audiovisual equipment available if arranged in advance.
  • Variety of films that can be scheduled by request.

Rules

  • Closes at 9:00 p.m.
  • No food or drink permitted.

Restrictions

  • None
Historic Nauvoo Visitors' Center
A large, colonnaded red brick building with an asphalt parking lot in the foreground.

Schedule
Hours
Sunday
10:00 AM–4:00 PM
Monday
10:00 AM–4:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM–4:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM–4:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM–4:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM–4:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM–4:00 PM
Closures
  • Thursday, November 28, 2024
  • Wednesday, December 25, 2024
  • Wednesday, January 01, 2025

Schedule

Hours
Sunday
10:00 AM–4:00 PM
Monday
10:00 AM–4:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM–4:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM–4:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM–4:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM–4:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM–4:00 PM
Closures
  • Thursday, November 28, 2024
  • Wednesday, December 25, 2024
  • Wednesday, January 01, 2025

Physical address
290 Main St
Nauvoo, Illinois 62354
USA

Physical address

290 Main St
Nauvoo, Illinois 62354
USA

Contact

Contact


Services
Parking
Cell Service

Services

Parking
Cell Service

Last Updated On Nov 11, 2024