Sensory Friendly Saturdays
During Sensory Friendly Saturdays, the museum will open its galleries at 8:30 a.m., 90 minutes before the museum opens to the general public. Families with members on the autism spectrum or who otherwise easily experience sensory overload are welcome to visit the museum for a quieter experience in a more controlled environment.
Museum experts will give tours of the exhibitions and be on hand to answer questions throughout the morning. Designated quiet zones will allow visitors to decompress and experience the museum at their own pace.
To provide the most sensory-friendly environment possible, advance registration is required for Sensory Friendly Saturday.
Upcoming Sensory Friendly Saturdays
October 2019
Sensory Friendly Saturday: Booseum Trick-or-Treat
Join us in investigating the creepy and awesome creatures that call the museum home! Meet live animals, learn spooky facts about our tarantula, and enjoy a Halloween movie on the big screen! Trick-or-treat around dinosaurs and mummies at stations throughout the museum and wear a costume* to receive a small prize!
*Please, no masks, weapons, or backpacks
Please register in advance so we can provide a sensory friendly setting.
8:30 a.m. – 10 a.m.
December 2019
Sensory Friendly Saturday: Holidays Around the World
Travel around the world as you explore holiday-themed stations throughout the museum. Learn about the holiday traditions of many different cultures through amazing artifacts, festive holiday foods like Italian pizzelles, and hands-on crafts. See the museum all decorated for the holidays, pet Sven our friendly reindeer, and send a letter to Santa! Please call 412-622-3288 to register in advance so we can provide a sensory friendly setting. Saturday, December 28, 2019 8:30 a.m. - 10 a.m. Adult: $9.95 Child 3-18:…
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