Sensory-Friendly Afternoon at the Virginia Museum of History and Culture
VIRGINIA MUSEUM OF HISTORY & CULTURE
428 N Boulevard,
Richmond, VA 23220
United States
On Sunday, March 31st from 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM join us for a sensory-friendly experience in our exhibit galleries.
We will have dimmed lights and audio, a nearby quiet room for anyone feeling overwhelmed, instructional signage, and museum support staff available. We will also have optional hands-on experiences in our galleries for multi-modal learners and our Virginia Voices documentary playing in our Robins Family Forum. Noise reducing headphones, fidget toys, and sunglasses are available for checkout at the Museum Shop desk.
Activities:
From 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Designated quiet areas (in classroom and in the galleries upstairs)
Add to the Fresh Paint Mural and puzzles available
From 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Independent Crafts in Bluford Classroom (12:00 PM – 4:00 PM)
Hands-on Stations in the Story of Virginia (with replica artifacts for guests to touch)
Our Autism Response Team (ART) is specially trained to connect people with autism, their families, and caretakers to information, tools, and resources.