American Fur Co. Store & Dr. Beaumont Museum Accessibility

Sensory Considerations

• General
  • While visiting the American Fur Co. Store & Dr. Beaumont Museum is an indoor experience, the weather can change quickly in northern Michigan, ranging from hot to cold, calm to very windy, and dry to humid and rainy.
  • While usually not too bad, a variety of insects may be present while visiting.
  • Snacks and drinks can be enjoyed at the American Fur Co. Store & Dr. Beaumont Museum.
  • The building may become crowded. 
• Sights
  • Museum staff wearing historical clothing are stationed at the American Fur Co. Store & Dr. Beaumont Museum.
  • Some exhibit spaces are purposefully kept dark. Others are brightly lit.
• Sounds
  
  • A variety of street noises, including those produced by horse-drawn carriages, can be heard.
  • A loud siren will sound from the downtown area every day at 12:00 noon to mark the time.
  • Loud noises from elsewhere on Mackinac Island can be heard throughout the site. These include ferry boat horns, artillery demonstrations at Fort Mackinac, and low flying aircraft.
• Smells
  • Buildings may smell musty.
  • A fireplace is occasionally used at the American Fur Co. Store & Dr. Beaumont Museum producing wood smoke.