Sensory Days are for adults and families of children, teenagers and young adults with disabilities including intellectual disabilities, autism, sensory processing disorders and other cognitive disabilities. Guests will get access to the Museum, during off-hours*, where they can explore and self-guide through the galleries with adjusted light and sound for the best possible experience.
To enhance the experience, we often provide hands-on, family activities for Sensory Day participants. Find us in the Alaska Airlines Aerospace Education Center in the Great Gallery.
Sensory Days are intended as a positive and meaningful experience for families visiting The Museum of Flight.
*Aviation Pavilion and Simonyi Space Gallery will open at their usual 10AM time.
Event Details:
The next Sensory Day experience is:
Date: Sunday, December 29, 2024
Time: 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
FREE Admission; pre-registration required.
The Museum Store (15% discount for Sensory Day attendees) and Wings Café are open during Sensory Day.
For additional information, please email Access@museumofflight.org.
Social Narrative
Our Social Narrative is a resource for guests on the autism spectrum who may benefit from descriptions and pictures that show what a typical visit to The Museum of Flight is like. If you, your child, or someone else in your group would benefit from this resource, you may download our Social Narrative as a PDF below.
Thank You to Our Partners
Alyssa Burnett Adult Life Center (ABC)
The ABC is an adult day program for individuals on the spectrum and other developmental disabilities, affiliated with Seattle Children’s.
SPARK study
SPARK is an autism research study and growing community of autistic individuals (and their families), and researchers on a mission to advance the understanding of autism. SPARK’s mission is to improve the lives of people with autism by identifying the causes of autism and informing more effective therapies, treatments, services, and supports. As 1 of 31 SPARK clinical study sites across the United States, Seattle Children’s Autism Center is home to participating families across WA state and WWAMI regions.
ACES
Dedicated to improving the lives of those impacted by autism or other developmental disabilities, ACES provides comprehensive autism therapy and intervention services to help individuals maximize their potential. ACES supports individuals and their families from Olympia to Lynnwood in homes, clinics, schools, and other community settings.
International Center for Autism and Neurodevelopment (ICAN)
ICAN is a pediatric therapy center serving neurodiverse clients experiencing autism spectrum disorder or developmental challenges with a focus on guiding families for their hope and future. Two locations in the Bellevue, WA. Offering services in ABA, diagnostic, feeding therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, social skills group, and speech therapy.
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