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Sensory Friendly Morning

The Museum is pleased to offer a dedicated morning for visitors who would benefit from a sensory-friendly experience.

Enter the Museum an hour before opening to enjoy our galleries with a limited number of visitors as well as a making activity for children and adults in our Maker Hub. Guests can access our sensory maps and a social narrative to assist in planning a museum visit, and our welcoming staff will be present to answer questions and lead several special drop-in activities.

Here are modifications we’ll be making:

  • We will be turning off exhibit audio that is typically playing in the background or that is activated by motion sensing. The script of this audio can be accessed by a QR code at the exhibit.
  • We will lower the audio on several experiences that utilize audio as part of an artwork.
  • We will turn off large screen exhibits in the Essential MIT and Exchange spaces.
  • We will place signage near experiences likely to be dark or noisy.
  • We will provide headphones and fidgets to borrow as needed at several locations. A calm space outside of our Maker Hub will have seating and activities.

Registration required

  • Hosted By

    MIT Museum

  • Date

    August 16, 2024 9:00 am – 11:00 am

  • Location

    MIT Museum
    314 Main Street ,Gambrill Center Building E-28, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 02142

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