Historic Nauvoo South Visitors’ Center

The visitors’ center has orientation services, visitor amenities, an exhibit, a theater, and administrative offices.
Historic Nauvoo South Visitors' Center
Exterior of Joseph Smith Historic Site Visitor Center
Schedule a Group Visit
Schedule
Weekly Hours
Monday
9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Sunday
12:00 PM–5:00 PM

Schedule

Weekly Hours
Monday
9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Sunday
12:00 PM–5:00 PM
Contact
1-877-399-3046

Contact

1-877-399-3046
Services
Parking
Cell Service
Restrooms
Wheelchair Accessible
Drinking Fountains

Services

Parking
Cell Service
Restrooms
Wheelchair Accessible
Drinking Fountains
Exterior of Joseph Smith Historic Site Visitor Center
The visitors’ center is a great place to start your visit to Historic Nauvoo. The visitors’ center has orientation services, visitor amenities, and an exhibit. There is also a theater for showing films, as well as the administrative offices. Many of the displays are interactive and great for children. Dedicated in 1980 and renovated after its acquisition from the Community of Christ in 2024, the south visitors’ center plays a key role in orienting guests as they begin their visit to Historic Nauvoo.


What to Expect


The Historic Nauvoo South Visitors’ Center is a self-directed experience. It provides an orientation to Nauvoo with exhibits and brochures, with missionaries stationed at the welcome desk. Additional exhibits and orientation services can be found at the Historic Nauvoo North Visitors’ Center.

Parking

  • There is parking available on the east side of the visitors’ center off Water Street.
    • There are designated accessible parking spaces.

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.

Terrain and Flooring


Exterior

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

Interior

  • Flooring: Carpet

Seating

  • Benches and chairs throughout the building
Click here to learn more about planning for a group visit to the Nauvoo and Carthage Historic Sites.

There is no reservable group space in the Historic Nauvoo South Visitors’ Center.
Historic Nauvoo South Visitors' Center
Exterior of Joseph Smith Historic Site Visitor Center
Schedule a Group Visit
Schedule
Weekly Hours
Monday
9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Sunday
12:00 PM–5:00 PM

Schedule

Weekly Hours
Monday
9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Sunday
12:00 PM–5:00 PM
Contact
1-877-399-3046

Contact

1-877-399-3046
Services
Parking
Cell Service
Restrooms
Wheelchair Accessible
Drinking Fountains

Services

Parking
Cell Service
Restrooms
Wheelchair Accessible
Drinking Fountains
Last Updated On Jul 17, 2025