Sensory Friendly Programs

MOPOP welcomes anyone who can benefit from a low-sensory museum environment. Our Sensory-Friendly Programs are an opportunity for adults and families to experience the museum with lowered volume and light levels.

Access when the museum is closed to the general public

Advanced notice of what to expect during your visit

Lowered sound and lighting in galleries and Sky Church

Access to museum galleries

Sensory-Friendly Days

September 16, 2025

10:00AM–5:00PM

Join us on September 16^thfor our next Sensory-Friendly Day. Enjoy a full day at MOPOP with lowered light and sound levels, and an overall lower sensory environment. All are welcome and the full museum will be available. It will be a great opportunity to experience all MOPOP has to offer in a more Sensory-Friendly way. Please email Education@MOPOP.org with questions.

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Sensory-Friendly Mornings

August 23, 2025

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Join us for our Sensory-Friendly Morning, an opportunity for adults and families to experience the museum with lowered volume and light levels. Sensory-Friendly Programs welcome anyone who can benefit from a low-sensory museum environment.

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What to Expect at our Sensory-Friendly Events
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Before the event, you’ll receive a social story, map of the museum, and timeline of the day to learn more about MOPOP and what to expect
Experience the museum with lowered volume and light levels
Our team will be available to support and answer questions as needed throughout the museum
Have questions? We have answers. Contact us at Education@MOPOP.org

Resources

Stimulation Map (During Sensory-Friendly Events)

See a map of MOPOP with color-coding based on each area's amount of stimulation.

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Sensory Rating Sheets
(Regular Museum Hours)

See sensory ratings for each MOPOP exhibition. These sheets indicate the different types and levels of stimulation that you can expect in each space during regular museum hours (not during Sensory Friendly Programs).

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Sensory-Friendly Programs

Resources

“The feeling of acceptance, the friendliness and interest of the staff, and the lack of crowds made the whole visit so much easier and less stressful.”

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