Accessibility
Know Before You Go
Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum is located in Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina, across the harbor from historic Charleston, South Carolina. We are just minutes away from Downtown, Isle of Palms, Sullivan’s Island, and West Ashley.
40 Patriots Point Rd.
Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464
Accessibility & Wheelchair Access
Many of Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum’s attractions and exhibits are wheelchair accessible, however, due to the nature of our museum, several of our exhibits including portions of the USS Yorktown and USS Laffey are not accessible to those who are not able to climb stairs.
To assist visitors with physical challenges, Patriots Point offers wheelchairs at no cost for our guests. These are located landslide and at the handicapped entrance of the USS Yorktown. We also offer a ride on a golf cart from the ticketing area down to the ship (and back) to any guests who would like a ride.
An elevator is available aboard the USS YORKTOWN providing access to the Hangar Bay Level, Flight Deck and Quarters. There is a lot to see on these levels — including the Medal of Honor Museum and more than half of our 28 aircraft.
Our three-acre Vietnam Experience Exhibit, located land-side, is also wheelchair accessible.
At this time, the USS LAFFEY may be difficult for guests with physical limitations; the ship is not wheelchair accessible.
Service Animals
Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum welcomes service animals who have proper certification and are easily identified as a service animal (i.e. vest, leash, tags). For the safety and security of our guests, all service animals must remain on leashes or in a harness. We ask that the animal be under the control of their handler at all times, and be house broken. Due to the nature of the ships at Patriots Point, including steep stairwells, enclosed spaces, and layout, service animals may be restricted or have limited access to certain areas. Please contact info@patriotspoint.org for more information regarding service animals.
Pets and companion animals are not permitted at Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum. We do welcome service animals; however, due to the nature of our museum, several of our exhibits including portions of the USS Yorktown and USS Laffey are not accessible to those who are not able to climb stairs.
Online Accessibility Policy
At Patriots Point, we’re committed to accessibility. It is our policy to ensure that everyone, including persons with disabilities, has full and equal access to our digital offerings. View our Online Accessibility Policy here.