A sensory friendly experience at the Museum

Sensory Friendly Mornings provides free access for families who would benefit from a sensory friendly experience and quieter setting at the Museum. The Museum’s 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. Join us on February 10 from 8:30-9:30am and stay for the day if desired! No registration required. Parking in the Museum garage is $5.

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. Plus, check out our digital Sensory Guide of the Museum before your visit!

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

Visiting During Spring Break?

It’s Spring Break and NCM will be busy now through April 14. Click for some tips to help you plan for and enjoy your visit!