Sensory Friendly Mornings

Individuals on the autism spectrum or with sensory sensitivities and their families are invited to join us!

During Sensory Friendly Morning, families experience one area of the museum before public hours and participate in related hands-on art activities. During the program, a designated low-sensory quiet zone will be available as needed for breaks. Sensory Friendly Morning will take place before this month's Family Festival. Our low-sensory quiet zone will remain available for the entirety of the festival.

Sensory Friendly Morning is free but does require advance registration.

• Pre-visit materials, including a photo-illustrated “Social Story” sent to all registered participants to help prepare for the experience.
• Experience one area of the museum before busy public hours.
• Open-ended art activities designed to be flexible for all ages and abilities.
• Low-sensory zone available for quiet breaks.
• Fidgets and noise-canceling headphones are available to borrow.
• Support from occupational therapy student volunteers from Thomas Jefferson University.