Special-Needs Museum Events in Massachusetts

Boston, MA, January 3rd, 2026, 8 – 10 a.m., “Mask Optional” event. Program offers children with special and medical needs the opportunity to enjoy the Boston Children’s Museum in an uncrowded environment, with few other[...]

Charlestown, MA, Winter 2025/26, 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Join Sensory-friendly mornings to learn about the history of America’s Ship of State in a quieter setting, without loud sounds or flashing lights, and before the[...]

Boston, Museum of Fine Arts, January 17th, 2026. For teens with Autism Spectrum and Aspergers Disorders ages 13 to 18. Focus on specific art topics and incorporate discussion, critical inquiry, and sketching in the galleries.[...]

Peabody, MA, the third Saturday of each month, 2 – 4 pm,  with the North Shore Children’s Museum. The museum supports all families and children with different sensory processing needs. To ensure their friends with[...]

Acton, MA, January 31st, 2026, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. Free with pre-registration. Explore in the Discovery Museum’s ADA-compliant and universally designed museum during this special, special free morning for visitors who are Deaf, Hard[...]

Acton, MA, Spring & Summer 2026,1:30 – 4:30 p.m. Free museum access and dedicated hours for families that would benefit from a sensory-friendly experience. Open to the public, but lower visitation is expected * For[...]

Boston, Museum of Fine Arts, February 7th, 2026. For kids with Autism Spectrum Disorders, ages 8 – 12. Artful Healing and Beyond the Spectrum offer a specially designed program for Autism Spectrum, including Asperger’s Syndrome, accompanied[...]

Boston, MA, February 7th, 2026, 8 – 10 a.m., “Mask Optional” event. Program offers children with special and medical needs the opportunity to enjoy the Boston Children’s Museum in an uncrowded environment, with few other[...]

Charlestown, MA, Winter 2025/26, 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Join Sensory-friendly mornings to learn about the history of America’s Ship of State in a quieter setting, without loud sounds or flashing lights, and before the[...]

Boston, Museum of Fine Arts, February 14th, 2026. For teens with Autism Spectrum and Aspergers Disorders ages 13 to 18. Focus on specific art topics and incorporate discussion, critical inquiry, and sketching in the galleries.[...]

Peabody, MA, the third Saturday of each month, 2 – 4 pm,  with the North Shore Children’s Museum. The museum supports all families and children with different sensory processing needs. To ensure their friends with[...]

Acton, MA, Spring & Summer 2026,1:30 – 4:30 p.m. Free museum access and dedicated hours for families that would benefit from a sensory-friendly experience. Open to the public, but lower visitation is expected * For[...]

Boston, Museum of Fine Arts, March 7th, 2026. For kids with Autism Spectrum Disorders, ages 8 – 12. Artful Healing and Beyond the Spectrum offer a specially designed program for Autism Spectrum, including Asperger’s Syndrome, accompanied[...]

Boston, MA, March 7th, 2026, 8 – 10 a.m., “All Masks ON” event. Morningstar Access offers children with special needs/medical needs the opportunity to visit the Museum at a time when there are only a[...]

Boston, MA, March 20th, 2026, 5 – 7 pm, “Mask Optional” event. Program offers children with special and medical needs the opportunity to enjoy the Boston Children’s Museum in an uncrowded environment, with few other[...]

Boston, Museum of Fine Arts, March 21st, 2026. For teens with Autism Spectrum and Aspergers Disorders ages 13 to 18. Focus on specific art topics and incorporate discussion, critical inquiry, and sketching in the galleries.[...]

Peabody, MA, the third Saturday of each month, 2 – 4 pm,  with the North Shore Children’s Museum. The museum supports all families and children with different sensory processing needs. To ensure their friends with[...]

Acton, MA, Spring & Summer 2026,1:30 – 4:30 p.m. Free museum access and dedicated hours for families that would benefit from a sensory-friendly experience. Open to the public, but lower visitation is expected * For[...]

Acton, MA, April 11th, 2026, 5 pm to 8 pm. Free- registration required. A special free evening for visitors who are more comfortable in a mask-wearing environment. Enjoy a fun, friendly experience in an accessible and[...]

Peabody, MA, the third Saturday of each month, 2 – 4 pm,  with the North Shore Children’s Museum. The museum supports all families and children with different sensory processing needs. To ensure their friends with[...]

Acton, MA, Spring & Summer 2026,1:30 – 4:30 p.m. Free museum access and dedicated hours for families that would benefit from a sensory-friendly experience. Open to the public, but lower visitation is expected * For[...]

Peabody, MA, the third Saturday of each month, 2 – 4 pm,  with the North Shore Children’s Museum. The museum supports all families and children with different sensory processing needs. To ensure their friends with[...]

Acton, MA, Spring & Summer 2026,1:30 – 4:30 p.m. Free museum access and dedicated hours for families that would benefit from a sensory-friendly experience. Open to the public, but lower visitation is expected * For[...]

Peabody, MA, the third Saturday of each month, 2 – 4 pm,  with the North Shore Children’s Museum. The museum supports all families and children with different sensory processing needs. To ensure their friends with[...]