The Academy Museum offers designated hours so kids can experience the museum in a less sensory-stimulating way.

In September, guests can enjoy sensory-friendly gallery exploration and a family workshop inspired by the accessible screening of Encanto (PG).  ASL interpretation is provided.

SCHEDULE:
9 - 10am: Early Gallery Access
Guests can explore the Inventing Worlds and Characters: Animation and Effects galleries in the Stories of Cinema exhibition on Level 3, where sound and lighting adjustments will be made for a more sensory-friendly viewing experience.

10–11am: Family Workshop (Shirley Temple Education Studio)
In celebration of National Hispanic and Latinx Heritage Month, families can work together to illustrate and animate what makes their families unique and what their individual powers are through stop-motion animation

In addition to the Calm Mornings program, visitors are encouraged to attend the accessible, open-caption screening of Encanto  at 11am in the Ted Mann Theater (Separate admission ticket required. Tickets for the film are $5 for all guests.) . The Shirley Temple Education Studio remains open during the screening as a space for relaxation and continued art-making until 1pm.

Guests with any questions or needing assistance to plan their visit may email the Museum Education department.

Calm Mornings are a free program with the purchase of general admission. Museum admission for children ages 17 and under is always free.