Sensory Friendly Sunday
*The event has already taken place on this date: Sun, 12/08/2019
Please help us keep this calendar up to date! If this activity is sold out, canceled, or otherwise needs alteration, email mindy@kidsoutandabout.com so we can update it immediately. If you have a question about the activity itself, please contact the organization administrator listed below.
Museums can be overwhelming and overstimulating for anyone. The Bakken Museum has partnered with the Autism Society of Minnesota to adjust the museum experience and develop programming with a focus on sensory processing differences. Join us on the second Sunday of each month for new activities and adapted exhibit experiences.
Activities and accommodations will include:
- Lowered volume on interactive exhibits
- Dimmed lights throughout the museum
- Additional sensory-aware signage throughout the museum
- Noise-dampening headphones
All activities are free with museum admission ($10 adults, $8 seniors 62+, $8 ages 12-24, $5 ages 4-12, free for children 3 and under and members of The Bakken Museum). Free parking is available both in the museum's lot on Zenith Avenue South, and on West 36th Street. The Bakken Museum is wheelchair accessible.
Upcoming dates:
- Sunday, October 13 (10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.)
- Sunday, November 10 (10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.)
- Sunday, December 8 (10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.)
Additional information to plan a trip can be found on the museum’s Accessibility and Amenities webpage (thebakken.org/accessibility).
*Times, dates, and prices of any activity posted to our calendars are subject to change. Please be sure to click through directly to the organization’s website to verify.