Especially for Me

Join us for this special free evening for children and adults with disabilities or sensory sensitivities, including those that are deaf, blind, or autistic. Enjoy a fun, friendly experience in our accessible and universally designed Discovery Museum and Discovery Woods while exploring interactive exhibits and participating in hands-on activities. Any family that can benefit from a limited capacity visit is welcome at this event; a medical diagnosis is not required.

The Museum will be closed to the general public during the event.  Dinner, including a gluten-free option, will be provided. 

ASL interpretation may be available upon request; please indicate on the registration form if you would like interpretation at the event. Advance registration is required.

Join us during this special free evening for visitors on the autism spectrum and their families or caregivers. Enjoy a fun, friendly experience in our accessible and universally-designed museum while exploring our interactive exhibits and participating in hands-on activities. Any person who can benefit from a limited capacity visit is welcome at this event; a medical diagnosis is not required.

The Museum will be closed to the general public during the event. Dinner, including a gluten-free option, will be provided. 

Advance registration is required.

Join us during this special free evening for adults and children who are blind, DeafBlind, or have a visual impairment. Enjoy a fun, friendly experience in our accessible and universally designed Discovery Museum and Discovery Woods while exploring interactive exhibits and participating in hands-on activities.

The Museum will be closed to the general public for this event. Dinner, including a gluten-free option, will be provided.

Advance registration is required.

Join us for this special free evening for children and adults who are d/Deaf, hard of hearing, Blind, Visually Impaired, or DeafBlind and their caregivers. Enjoy a fun, friendly experience in our accessible and universally designed Discovery Museum and Discovery Woods while exploring interactive exhibits and participating in hands-on activities.

The Museum will be closed to the general public for this event. ASL Interpreters will be available. Dinner, including a gluten-free option, will be provided. 

Advance registration is required.

Join us during this special free morning for visitors who are Deaf, Hard of Hearing or DeafBlind.

Enjoy a fun, friendly experience in our accessible and universally designed museum while exploring our interactive exhibits and participating in hands-on activities.

The Museum will be closed to the general public.  Extra accommodations for the comfort of our visitors, including a designated Take-A-Break Space and an ASL interpreter will be available.

Advance registration is required.

Come play and explore in the accessible and universally designed Discovery Museum and Discovery Woods during this special, free afternoon for visitors who would benefit from a more sensory friendly atmosphere and a limited capacity experience. This event is inclusive: the Museum is open to the public, but we do not schedule any group visits to avoid crowding. Advance registration is required.

Join us during this special free evening for visitors 18 years and older with developmental disabilities, including having autism or Downs Syndrome, and their families or caregivers. Enjoy a fun, friendly experience in our accessible and universally designed museum while exploring our interactive exhibits and participating in hands-on activities. Any person 18years old and older who can benefit from a limited capacity visit are welcome at this event; a medical diagnosis is not required.

The Museum will be closed to the general public during the event. Dinner, including a gluten-free option, will be provided. 

Advance registration is required.