Miami Children’s Museum will offer free admission for Sensory Friendly Saturday in honor of Autism Awareness Month on Saturday, April 13^th from 9AM – 11 AM. Pre-registration is required in order to receive free admission for Sensory Friendly Saturday which is designed specifically for children on the autism spectrum or with sensory processing disorders and their families. Children are able to explore and enjoy the Museum in an accessible, educational, and supportive environment. Pre-registration is required by April 12^thto sensorysaturday@miamichildrensmuseum.org.

In keeping with the monthly program, Miami Children’s Museum Sensory Friendly Saturday will shed light on Autism. This month’s Autism Awareness Celebration will feature special activities with New Day Services ABA Therapy, black light painting, touch exploration, Creative Movement and Mindfulness, a sensory friendly theater show and an interactive music show with “singin’ with Susan”.

The Museum works in partnership with organizations such as University of Miami- Nova Southeastern University Center for Autism & Related Disabilities, All Kids Included, My Time to Shine, Integrated Children’s Therapy and Autism Speaks to offer Sensory Friendly Saturdays the second Saturday of every month for all children their families, and friends.  Miami Children’s Museum seeks to fill this gap in our community and believes an accessible and inclusive museum must address each guest’s experiences by making the facilities, exhibits, services, programs, staff and offices welcoming to all.

In addition to the special programming the Museum offers a safe space multisensory room. The multi-sensory experience features incredible visuals presented in a reduced and comfortable lighting setting. Multi-sensory environments are relaxing spaces that help reduce agitation and anxiety, but also engage and delight the user, stimulate reactions and encourage communication.  This permeant exhibit space has been created specifically for children with autism, sensory processing disorders, global developmental delays and other special needs to enjoy with their families.  

Miami Children’s Museum is located at 980 MacArthur Causeway on Watson Island in Miami.  For more information visit: www.miamichildrensmuseum.org or call (305)373-KIDS (5437). MCM is committed to supporting the full access and participation of all visitors. To request accommodations, please contact us at 305-373-5437 ext. 100 or info@miamichildrensmuseum.org with your request of one week in advance of your visit.

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