Low-Sensory Mornings

Enjoy sensory friendly access to your favorite exhibits

Select days from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m.

Low-Sensory Mornings provide exclusive early access to Griffin MSI from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m., allowing you to explore exhibits with modified lighting and sound. Your tickets also include General Admission for the rest of the day, with most Museum experiences remaining in sensory-friendly mode until noon. See below for program dates and visit details including other low-sensory resources available for your visit.

What to expect

You can check out noise-reducing headphones for free from Guest Services in the Entry Hall. On our Low-Sensory Mornings, lights are dimmed, sounds are quieted and capacity is limited throughout the Museum including Idea Factory, Henry Crown Space Center, You! The Experience and the Pioneer Zephyr. In the U-505 exhibit, music and the majority of audio is lowered or turned off entirely. The Tesla Coil will be deactivated for the morning and audio is muted throughout Science Storms. Check out these pre-visit materials for planning your next trip:

• Sensory Map (PDF)
• Social Narrative (PDF)
• Communication Book (PDF)