The Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh will host a sensory-friendly event on the second Tuesday of every month, starting May 14.
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Children with autism spectrum disorders and sensory sensitivities can take part in a fun, friendly experience with their families in a comfortable and accepting environment. Lights and sounds in spaces throughout the museum are adjusted for the event. There will be designated quiet areas to provide space to take a break.
Sensory kits with noise-cancelling headphones, sunglasses, an assortment of fidgets, and other items will be available.
More Details
Sensory-Friendly Afternoons will run from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on the second Tuesday of every month. For more information, email accessibility@pittsburghkids.org.
The Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh will host a sensory-friendly event on the second Tuesday of every month, starting May 14.
Learn More
Children with autism spectrum disorders and sensory sensitivities can take part in a fun, friendly experience with their families in a comfortable and accepting environment. Lights and sounds in spaces throughout the museum are adjusted for the event. There will be designated quiet areas to provide space to take a break.
Sensory kits with noise-cancelling headphones, sunglasses, an assortment of fidgets, and other items will be available.
More Details
Sensory-Friendly Afternoons will run from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on the second Tuesday of every month. For more information, email accessibility@pittsburghkids.org.
Join Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh on Saturday, October 21, from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. for a sensory-friendly family event.
Trying Together and other Pittsburgh organizations will participate in this themed event for children, adults, and families who benefit from expanded accessibility and sensory accommodations.
Children under two years of age are able to attend.
Activities Include:
- Silent Disco in the Garage
- Pumpkin Painting and Spiderweb Weaving in the Art Studio
- Maker Activities in Makeshop
- Waterplay and the Nursery will be open
Trick or treating with local organizations to create your own sensory kit (no candy treats – treats are first come, first served):
- Assemble
- Family Links
- HealthyCHILD
- PFLAG
- Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre
- Trying Together
- Sensory Superpowers
- Wesley Family Services
The Andy Warhol Museum, Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh, and the Heinz History Center will be open to visitors free of charge every operating day throughout the month of August 2023.
‘3 For Free’ Campaign
The ‘3 For Free’ campaign will celebrate the museums’ recognition among the nation’s best. All three museums recently won honors from USA TODAY 10 Best Readers’ Choice Awards.
Through online voting, the museums collectively ranked in top five as some of the finest museums in the country: The Warhol (fourth in Best Art Museums), Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh (second in Best Children’s Museums), and the Heinz History Center (second in Best History Museums).
Plan Your Visit
Visitors seeking free tickets during the ‘3 For Free’ month are encouraged to book online at each museum’s website. Advanced reservations are recommended, but not required.
Use the links below to secure your tickets:
This offer will be in addition to the annual free-admission RAD Days, which will begin in September.
Related Content & Resources
Join the Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh for Wellness Wednesday in the Nursery! The group will explore the sugar content of popular beverages as well as sample different flavors of fruit-infused waters (the healthy alternative to sugar-sweetened beverages). Get ready to rethink your drink!
This program is designed for our youngest learners (0-5) but is suitable for all ages. The event is drop-in, so guests may come and go as they please! For more information, visit the event page!
Use the Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh‘s MaKey MaKey invention kit to compute with your body! Discover different conductive materials, design a controller and build sensors. What will you invent?
This program is designed for our youngest learners (0-5) but is suitable for all ages. The event is drop-in, so guests may come and go as they please! For more information, visit the event page!
Have you ever seen or heard a bassoon before? Join the Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh for Music Makers: Bassoons to enjoy a musical storytime, learn about this special instrument, and discover its unique sounds!
This program is drop-in, so guests may come and go as they please! This program is designed for our youngest learners (0-5) but is suitable for all ages. For more information, visit the event page!
