Sensory Friendly Mornings

WOULD YOU OR SOMEONE YOU LOVE BENEFIT FROM HAVING A QUIETER EXPERIENCE AT THE MUSEUM? These exclusive mornings include:

• Designated “Quiet Spaces” located at the back of the theatre
• Sound reduction where possible, like turning off hand dryers throughout the museum and delaying loud tasks, i.e. vacuuming or mowing
• Specialized equipment that can be checked out from the front desk (limited quantities available):
  • Weighted lap pads
  • Wheelchairs
  • Sunglasses for overstimulating lights
  • Noise reduction earmuffs for overstimulating sounds
  • Name tags with contact information for children (provided upon request)
  • Waterproof aprons and gloves are available in the gem panning and fossil dig area
• Additional directional signage will be throughout the museum
• Strollers are allowed throughout the museum

Registered guests can enjoy a FREE planetarium experience. During this time, the planetarium will have an open-door policy while showing a 5-minute looping video of beautiful space images accompanied by soft classical music in an ambient light environment.