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.

The Museum opens to the general public at 10:00am but is typically quieter in the morning. We’ll begin to slowly turn exhibit components back on starting at 10:00am.

Note: This is a pilot program that we hope to build into our regular ongoing programming. We would love your feedback and will be collecting brief surveys on-site and in one follow-up email.

August 16, 2024

9-11:00am
Free
Registration required