Sensory Friendly Mornings at Tellus Science Museum
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Would you or someone you love benefit from having a quieter experience at the Museum?
Sensory Friendly Mornings is an exclusive event for individuals with different sensory processing skills and their families to have a fun, enjoyable, and interactive learning experience in a comfortable and accepting environment. This sensory-friendly event offers a conscious effort to eliminate extra stimuli.
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 available in the gem panning and fossil dig area
- Additional directional signage throughout the museum
- Strollers are allowed throughout the museum
A “Quiet Space” is available during any visit to the museum. This room has been designed to provide a soothing environment. Please ask a staff member or a security guard for access.
Members: FREE
Non-members: Regular Admission
Space is limited. Registration is recommended. Museum opens to the general public at 10 AM.
Get Tickets
Sensory Friendly Mornings is an exclusive event for individuals with different sensory processing skills and their families to have a fun, enjoyable, and interactive learning experience in a comfortable and accepting environment. This sensory-friendly event offers a conscious effort to eliminate extra stimuli.
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 available in the gem panning and fossil dig area
- Additional directional signage throughout the museum
- Strollers are allowed throughout the museum
A “Quiet Space” is available during any visit to the museum. This room has been designed to provide a soothing environment. Please ask a staff member or a security guard for access.
Members: FREE
Non-members: Regular Admission
Space is limited. Registration is recommended. Museum opens to the general public at 10 AM.
Get Tickets
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