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