Virginia Aquarium and Marine Science Museum

Ocean / Bay Pavilion Exhibits

General Information

* Name/Location of Museum/Exhibit

Ocean / Bay Pavilion Exhibits

Is there a continuous unobstructed route of travel from entrance to the exhibit(s)?

Yes

Describe the surface of the route of travel:

the route of travel is a loop through the museum.

Overall, is there clear space around exhibits and areas of 60" or more in diameter?

Yes

Overall, are table case exhibits 36" in height or less from the floor?

Yes

For exhibits that are interactive or “hands-on," is the height of the exhibit between 15" to 48" if unobstructed or 15" to 44" if obstructed?

Yes

Overall, are photographs available for items that require high mounting or low lighting?

Overall does the lighting of exhibits allow for easy reading/viewing?

Are pictures used along with words in exhibits?

Yes

For exhibits that are visual images, are there audio description services?

Overall, does print on exhibits follow guidelines for font size?

(less than 3" viewing distance = 24 point font, 39" viewing distance = 48 point font, 78" viewing distance = 100 point font, 118" viewing distance = 148 point font)

Yes

Comments

there are various exhibits that require different types of lighting to view.

Additional comments/additional information regarding exhibits

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Ocean / Bay Pavilion Exhibits

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Ocean / Bay Pavilion Exhibits

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