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Sensory Friendly Day

When
Wed, Nov 4
Where
Utah Museum of Fine ArtsSalt Lake City
Admission price
Free
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at the Utah Museum of Fine Arts and the Natural History Museum of Utah When: Wednesday, November 4, 2026 at 10:00 AM Visit the Utah Museum of Fine Arts and the Natural History Museum of Utah (https://nhmu.utah.edu/events/sensory-friendly-evening) for a sensory friendly museum day. Both museums will have a sensory modified environment, the UMFA for the full day (10 am–8 pm), and NHMU from 3:30–9 pm. The UMFA will dim the lights, turn off installations with sound or flashing lights, and all programming will be suitable for those with sensory needs. Sensory bags with fidget toys, noise-canceling headphones, smelling sensory toys, and sunglasses will be available at the front desk. This event is free to attend, and registration is not required. Touch tours and ASL tours can be requested at the UMFA two weeks in advance. Request an Accommodated Tour (https://umfa.utah.edu/visit/museum-accessibility/) Activities/Resources Lobby: Sensory bags/earplugs available for check-out https://vimeo.com/1238446850?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci Education Classroom: Books Drawing station Model Magic station Water Social Stories We welcome students and families with children and adults on the autism spectrum. To help prepare for your visit, download a Social Story (https://umfa.utah.edu/visit/museum-accessibility/#SocialStories) about what to expect while visiting the Museum. Map Directions to the Natural History Museum of Utah from the UMFA From Utah Museum of Fine Arts (410 Campus Center Dr, Salt Lake City, UT 84112) Head southeast on 1725 E/Campus Center Dr toward S Campus Dr Turn right onto S Campus Dr At the traffic circle, take the 2nd exit onto Campus Center Dr Use the left lane to turn left onto E 500 S/University Blvd Continue onto Foothill Dr Use the left 2 lanes to turn left onto Wakara Way/S Wakara Wy Drive straight for about.8 miles up the hill Turn right into the parking lot To Natural History Museum of Utah (301 Wakara Way, Salt Lake City, UT 84108)

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