Low-Sensory Mornings
Select Sunday mornings
Enjoy sensory-friendly access to your favorite exhibits
Select Sundays 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.
Special exhibits and parking are not included.
Tickets
Adults: $11 | Children (3-11): $6.50 | Griffin MSI members: FREE
Includes Low-Sensory Morning admission from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. and same-day General Admission for the rest of the day. Special exhibits and parking are not included. 2026 Low-Sensory Morning dates:
- Sunday, February 15, 2026
- Sunday, May 3, 2026
- Sunday, August 23, 2026
- Sunday, December 13, 2026
If you are a part of the Museums for All program, please order tickets at (773) 684-1414 to have your discount applied.
What to expect
On our Low-Sensory Mornings, lights are dimmed, sounds are quieted and capacity is limited throughout the Museum including
- You can check out noise-reducing headphones for free from Guest Services in the Entry Hall.
- 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.
