A sensory friendly experience at the Museum
Sensory Friendly Mornings is held quarterly on select Saturdays from 9am-11am. This program is intended for families who would enjoy and appreciate a quieter Museum experience with fewer guests and less stimulation than our general museum hours offer.
Our interactive art installations vary from high-sensory activities to designated sensory-break zones that provide a range of experiences for families to enjoy with comfort and safety.
The Museum strives to be an inclusive and accessible space that celebrates neurodiversity and welcomes people of all needs and abilities. Learn more about our accessibility services at the Museum here.
Our 2025 Sensory Friendly Morning Dates:
- Saturday, March 15
- Saturday, May 31 – Register here!
- Saturday, September 20
- Saturday, November 15
Due to limited capacity, registration is highly encouraged for this event. Registration will be available on this page about one month prior to the date.
Virtual Sensory Friendly Mornings Resources
Check out our online art resources and virtual arts programming from partner organizations for our Accessibility Mornings families!
Masks, Face Shields and Gloves, Oh My!
A story about how kids might see different people wearing masks, face shields and gloves by the Autism Little Learners blog.
Read the story here.
Read Along with Words Alive
Amanda Bonds from Words Alive reads “Five Green and Speckled Frogs” by Priscilla Buris. Read along and learn how to count! Watch video here.
Painting Self-Portraits
with Joel Anderson
Joel Anderson is an artist, speaker and author who has autism. Watch his tutorial on how to draw and paint a self-portrait! Watch video here.
Sensory Friendly Mornings is made possible by
