Sensory-Friendly Saturday: Summer Pastimes

Also offered at 9:00 am. Click "Other times" to change time.

The event is scheduled from 9:00-10:30 a.m., with two arrival time slots to spread out the number of people in the galleries. Time slots are flexible and visitors may stay past the end of the event, but the resources and activities inside the Museum will end promptly at 10:30 a.m. We will have a sensory nature walk at 10:30 while the indoor activities start to close.

Individuals on the autism spectrum or with a sensory processing disorder and their families are invited to join us for early access to the Museum and a variety of creative and accessible activities. Families will have the opportunity to explore the Museum, discovering their favorite summer hobbies through the paintings in our galleries. Created in conjunction with local families and occupational therapists, this inclusive and accessible program strives to provide a welcoming experience through offering:

• Pre-visit social stories
• Reduced crowding and noise
• Activities to meet a variety of sensory needs
• Hands-on art activities for all developmental levels
• On-hand support of skilled and friendly volunteers
• Sensory regulation resources such as fidgets, noise-canceling headphones, sunglasses, and a sensory break area
• Sensory nature walk