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, sensory processing disorder, and various learning differences, 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.
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:
Registration is required for this event. Click above for tickets.
If you would like to bring a group of 15+, please contact:
Lydia Dungus, Reservations Coordinator
ldungus@cmhouston.org
(713)535-7238
Santa Claus
Bring your wish list and snap a selfie with Santa and his favorite elf!
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Location: Kids’ Hall Alcove
Intempo Dance Troupe
Intempo Dance presents a preview of The Nutcracker. Catch this special performance to get into the holiday spirit.
11:00 a.m.
Location: Brown Auditorium
Storytime
Tis’ the season! Join us in the Parent Resource Library for a cozy holiday tale.
11:30 a.m. & 12:00 p.m.
Location: Parent Resource Library
Faithful Paws
Experience unconditional love and furry comfort with trained therapy pets.
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Location: Tree Top
Easter Seals of Greater Houston
Visit Easter Seals to learn about the many community resources and services they provide to families.
10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Location: New Kids’ Hall
ACES (Autism Comprehensive Educational Service)
Visit ACES and learn more about Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Location: New Kids’ Hall
Autism Moms of Houston
Visit AMoH, a nonprofit created to empower, educate, advocate for, and celebrate inclusion for everyone on the autism spectrum.
10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Location: New Kids’ Hall
Cognitive Develop Lab at University of Houston
Stop by the Cognitive Development Lab and have fun playing games while parents learn about various research projects on children with autism spectrum disorder.
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Location: New Kids’ Hall
Workforce Solutions
Visit Workforce Solutions and receive resources to increase awareness about vocational rehabilitation services for children with disabilities from ages 14-22.
10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Location: New Kids’ Hall
SPARKS
Visit SPARKS and learn about a growing community of individuals, families, and researchers on a mission to speed up the understanding of autism.
10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Location: New Kids’ Hall
Cool Down Room
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Location: Celebrations Room | See staff for assistance.
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