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“Beyond the Spectrum” Autism/ASD Art Class
Boston, Museum of Fine Arts, October 3rd, 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,...
“Morningstar Access” Boston Children’s Museum
Boston, MA, October 3, 2026, 8 – 10 a.m., Masks Optional event. Morningstar AccessMorningstar Access offers children with special needs/medical needs the opportunity to visit the Museum at a time when there are only a...
Sensory-Friendly Play Sessions: Every Child Initiative in Peabody
Peabody, MA, the first 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 that friends with...
“Especially for Me” Sensory-Friendly Museum Afternoon
Acton, MA, Summer & Fall, select afternoons, 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*...
Especially for MeAutism Friendly Evening at the Museum: Acton
Acton, MA, October 10th, 2026, 5 – 8 p.m. Join a special free evening for visitors on the autism spectrum and their families or caregivers. Enjoy a fun, friendly experience in an accessible and universally-designed museum...
Sensory-Friendly Museum Events in Western Mass
Springfield, MA, select Sundays, 9 – 11 a.m.,through 2026 and 2027. The Amazing World of Dr. Seuss Museum and the Springfield Science Museum will open early, with some exhibits will be modified to provide an opportunity for people with...
“Beyond The Spectrum” Art Classes for Teens 13-18
Boston, Museum of Fine Arts, October 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....
Sensory-Friendly Museum Hours at the Montshire
Norwich, VT, October 17, 2026. Free. Sensory Friendly Hours are a time for a quieter and less-crowded visit to the Montshire. During these hours, the Montshire will offer:• Fewer visitors• Reduced sound from select exhibits•...
Sensory Friendy Hour at the Children’s Museum of Franklin
Franklin, MA, October 25, 2026, and the last Sunday of each month. Sensory–friendly hour at Children’s Museum of Franklin is a calmer, welcoming time for families who benefit from a more supportive museum experience. *...
Baby’s First Halloween – Not-So-Spooky
Wenham, MA, October 28, 2026, 9 am – 12 noon, with the Wenham Children’s Museum. This not-so-spooky celebration is packed with festive activities made just for little ones and their caregivers:✨Photo sessions with cozy fall backdrops📚...
“Sensory-Friendly” Halloween Evening for All Ages & Abilities: Acton
Acton, MA, October 30th, 2026, 5 – 8 p.m. Join a special free Halloween event for children and adults with disabilities or sensory sensitivities, including those that are deaf, blind, or autistic. Enjoy a fun, friendly...
Sensory-Friendly Play Sessions: Every Child Initiative in Peabody
Peabody, MA, the first 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 that friends with...
“Morningstar Access” Boston Children’s Museum
Boston, MA, November 7, 2026, 8 – 10 a.m., Masks Optional event. Morningstar AccessMorningstar Access offers children with special needs/medical needs the opportunity to visit the Museum at a time when there are only a...
“Beyond the Spectrum” Autism/ASD Art Class
Boston, Museum of Fine Arts, November 7, 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,...
Sensory-Friendly Museum Events in Western Mass
Springfield, MA, select Sundays, 9 – 11 a.m.,through 2026 and 2027. The Amazing World of Dr. Seuss Museum and the Springfield Science Museum will open early, with some exhibits will be modified to provide an opportunity for people with...
“Especially for Me” Sensory-Friendly Museum Afternoon
Acton, MA, Summer & Fall, select afternoons, 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*...
“EveningStar Access” Boston Children’s Museum
Boston, MA, November 20, 5 – 7 p.m., Masks Optional event. Morningstar AccessMorningstar Access offers children with special needs/medical needs the opportunity to visit the Museum at a time when there are only a few...
Sensory-Friendly Museum Hours at the Montshire
Norwich, VT, November 21, 2026. Free. Sensory Friendly Hours are a time for a quieter and less-crowded visit to the Montshire. During these hours, the Montshire will offer:• Fewer visitors• Reduced sound from select exhibits•...
“Beyond The Spectrum” Art Classes for Teens 13-18
Boston, Museum of Fine Arts, November 21,2026. 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. Students...
Sensory Friendy Hour at the Children’s Museum of Franklin
Franklin, MA, November 29, 2026, and the last Sunday of each month. Sensory–friendly hour at Children’s Museum of Franklin is a calmer, welcoming time for families who benefit from a more supportive museum experience. *...
“Especially for Me” Sensory-Friendly Museum Afternoon
Acton, MA, Summer & Fall, select afternoons, 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*...
Sensory-Friendly Play Sessions: Every Child Initiative in Peabody
Peabody, MA, the first 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 that friends with...
“Morningstar Access” Boston Children’s Museum
Boston, MA, December 5, 2026, 8 – 10 a.m., ALL Masks On event. Morningstar AccessMorningstar Access offers children with special needs/medical needs the opportunity to visit the Museum at a time when there are only...
Especially for Me Evening for Blind, Visually Impaired, or DeafBlind Families
Acton, MA, December 12th, 2026, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. A special free evening for adults and children who are blind, DeafBlind, or have a visual impairment. Enjoy theaccessible and universally designed Discovery Museum and Discovery...
“Beyond the Spectrum” Autism/ASD Art Class
Boston, Museum of Fine Arts, December 12, 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,...
Sensory-Friendly Museum Events in Western Mass
Springfield, MA, select Sundays, 9 – 11 a.m.,through 2026 and 2027. The Amazing World of Dr. Seuss Museum and the Springfield Science Museum will open early, with some exhibits will be modified to provide an opportunity for people with...
Sensory-Friendly Museum Hours at the Montshire
Norwich, VT, December 19, 2026. Free. Sensory Friendly Hours are a time for a quieter and less-crowded visit to the Montshire. During these hours, the Montshire will offer:• Fewer visitors• Reduced sound from select exhibits•...
“Beyond The Spectrum” Art Classes for Teens 13-18
Boston, Museum of Fine Arts, December 19, 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....
Sensory Friendy Hour at the Children’s Museum of Franklin
Franklin, MA, December 27, 2026, and the last Sunday of each month. Sensory–friendly hour at Children’s Museum of Franklin is a calmer, welcoming time for families who benefit from a more supportive museum experience. *...
“Beyond the Spectrum” Autism/ASD Art Class
Boston, Museum of Fine Arts, January 2, 2027. 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,...
Sensory-Friendly Museum Events in Western Mass
Springfield, MA, select Sundays, 9 – 11 a.m.,through 2026 and 2027. The Amazing World of Dr. Seuss Museum and the Springfield Science Museum will open early, with some exhibits will be modified to provide an opportunity for people with...
Sensory-Friendly Museum Hours at the Montshire
Norwich, VT, January 16, 2026. Free. Sensory Friendly Hours are a time for a quieter and less-crowded visit to the Montshire. During these hours, the Montshire will offer:• Fewer visitors• Reduced sound from select exhibits•...
“Beyond The Spectrum” Art Classes for Teens 13-18
Boston, Museum of Fine Arts, January 16, 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....
Sensory Friendy Hour at the Children’s Museum of Franklin
Franklin, MA, December 27, 2027, and the last Sunday of each month. Sensory–friendly hour at Children’s Museum of Franklin is a calmer, welcoming time for families who benefit from a more supportive museum experience. *...
Sensory-Friendly Museum Hours at the Montshire
Norwich, VT, February 20, 2026. Free. Sensory Friendly Hours are a time for a quieter and less-crowded visit to the Montshire. During these hours, the Montshire will offer:• Fewer visitors• Reduced sound from select exhibits•...
Sensory-Friendly Museum Hours at the Montshire
Norwich, VT, March 20, 2026. Free. Sensory Friendly Hours are a time for a quieter and less-crowded visit to the Montshire. During these hours, the Montshire will offer:• Fewer visitors• Reduced sound from select exhibits•...
