Sensory Friendly Evening
When:
Wednesday, Oct 16, 2024 5:30p -
7:00p
Wednesday, Oct 16, 2024 5:30p -
7:00p
Where:
MIT Museum
314 Main Street, Gambrill Center, Building E-28
Cambridge, MA 02142
Admission:
FREE
Hosted by:
Categories:
Accessible Spots, Art, History, Innovation
Event website:
https://mitmuseum.mit.edu/programs/sensory-friendly-evening
The Museum is pleased to offer a dedicated evening for visitors who would benefit from a sensory-friendly experience.
Enter the Museum after we close to enjoy our galleries with a limited number of visitors as well as a making activity designed for all in our Maker Hub. Guests can access our sensory maps and a social narrative to assist in planning a museum visit, and our welcoming staff will be present to answer questions and lead several special drop-in activities.
Here are the modifications we'll be making:
- We will be turning off exhibit audio that is typically playing in the background or that is activated by motion sensing. The script of this audio can be accessed by a QR code at the exhibit.
- We will lower the audio on several experiences that utilize audio as part of an artwork.
- We will turn off large screen exhibits in the Essential MIT and Exchange spaces.
- We will place signage near experiences likely to be dark or noisy.
- We will provide headphones and fidgets to borrow as needed at several locations. A calm space outside of our Maker Hub will have seating and activities.
Note: This is a pilot program that we hope to build into our regular ongoing programming. We would love your feedback and will be collecting brief surveys on-site and in one follow-up email.
October 16, 2024
5:30 - 7:00pm
Registration required
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