Join us for a fun, enjoyable and interactive learning experience in a comfortable and accepting environment during this private event.
Children with autism spectrum disorder and their families are invited to experience the Museum with dimmed lights, limited extra sounds, and no distracting motions during this private event. Extra signage is added to help visitors determine things not to climb on, and entrances between exhibits where it is good to stop and wait for an adult before continuing. Our Sensory Friendly Days offer a wonderful relief from extra stimuli. These exclusive events include the following modifications:
*Fresh Café is not open during this event. You may bring your own lunch and snacks.
SENSORY FRIENDLY DAY SPECIAL HOURS: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Special Sensory Friendly Day Admission: $7 per person. Children under one and Museum Members receive free admission.
Holiday Storytime
Join our CMH Educator for an interactive holiday reading experience!
11:00a.m., 11:30 a.m., 12:00 p.m.
Location: Parent Resource Library
Faithful Paws
Volunteers and their specially trained and certified personal pets will bring unconditional love and furry comfort.
11:30a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Location: Junktion Hall
Santa Claus
Santa and his favorite elf are coming to town to visit all the boys and girls at the Children’s Museum.
11:00a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Location: Kid’s Hall Alcove
Smiles and Fur Friends Houston
Volunteers and their specially trained and certified personal pets will bring unconditional love and furry comfort.
10:00a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Location: Junktion Hall
Cool Down Room
A safe place to avoid overstimulation and relax.
10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Location: Celebrations (2nd Floor) | See Staff for assistance
Sensory Resources:
Visit with ACES and SPARKS for developmental, behavioral, community resources.
10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Location: Kids' Hall
Museum Story Guides have been created to help you and your child familiarize yourself with the Museum and its exhibits before your visit. Written from a child’s perspective, the guides can be helpful in planning which exhibits to visit and in which order:
Pre-registration is required for this event. Please contact Lydia Dungus at ldungus@cmhouston.org or call (713) 535-7238 to make a reservation.
If you would like to bring a group of 15+, please contact:
Lydia Dungus, Reservations Coordinator
ldungus@cmhouston.org
(713)535-7238
Other Sensory Friendly/Explore Abilities Dates:
Monday, Feb. 13, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Monday, April 24, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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