Quiet Hours

The Museum is pleased to offer a dedicated evening for visitors who would benefit from a sensory-friendly experience. Enter the Museum an hour after closing to enjoy our galleries with a limited number of visitors, reduced audio, and a making activity. 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 the modifications the museum will be enacting: 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. Lowering the audio on several experiences that utilize audio as part of an artwork. Turning off large screen exhibit in the Exchange space. Placing signage near experiences likely to be dark or noisy. Providing headphones and fidgets to borrow as needed at several locations. A calm space outside of the Maker Hub will have seating and activities.

Note: This is a pilot program that the museum hopes to build into the regular ongoing programming. Feedback is much appreciated and will be collecting brief surveys on-site and in one follow-up email. This is a free event. Registration required. Walk-ins allowed if space is available.