Field Trip Reminders:
1. Bring sunglasses to view the whirligigs better.
2. Wear comfortable shoes.
3. Wear outdoor clothes appropriate for the weather, wind, and time of year.
4. Bring sunscreen and/or sun or rain hats for long periods outside.
5. Bring water for summer months.
6. Bring money for the museum gift shop if necessary.
7. Handicapped accessible bathrooms are located in the park and in the museum building.
8. There is a wheelchair-accessible entrance to the museum.
9. Dogs are allowed on a leash in the park and museum; please pick up after your pet.
10. The park may be closed temporarily for high winds.
The VOLLIS SIMPSON WHIRLIGIG PARK & MUSEUM strives to accommodate as many tour requests as possible. However, due to time/staff restraints, we require requests to be received and approved by staff no later than 30 days before the requested tour date.
GROUP TOURS ARE FREE, but as a 501(C)(3) nonprofit organization, The Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park & Museum suggests a $5 per person donation for group tours to help with the care and maintenance of the park's whirligigs.
BUS PARKING INFORMATION: Students may be dropped off at the whirligig park or museum, but buses must be parked elsewhere. There is a bus parking lot (Lot 16) at 406 Barnes Street South. Please see the following maps.