"Sensory Sundays" at The Children’s Museum in Holyoke

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The Children’s Museum at Holyoke will hold Sensory Sundays, a program designed for families with children affected by sensory challenges such as Sensory Processing Disorder and autism.

Designed in partnership with Learn In Motion, this program aims to allow families who typically avoid crowded or stimulating environments to be able to enjoy the museum. An official SPD or autism diagnosis is not required to participate in the program.

For sensory-seekers, Learn in Motion’s Chris and Hope Gibaldi will be on hand to guide children through a specially-crafted, body-regulating sensory obstacle course on the museum’s second floor.

For the sensory-sensitive, a portion of the downstairs area of the museum will feature light shades and decreased sounds for a more relaxed atmosphere and less stimulating experience.

“With Sensory Sundays, we’re looking to give kids with sensory challenges an opportunity to play and explore in their own unique way,” says Lauren Boyce, Operations Manager. “Ultimately, we’d like this to be a community resource for all families to enjoy the museum and a safe environment for kids to be themselves and explore!”

Sensory Sundays will be held on the first Sunday of every month*. The program will run from 10 to 11:30am, with regular museum hours resuming at noon.

Admission is $8 for children and adults, $5 for seniors (62 and over) and free for children under 12 months and active military members with military ID. A reduced admission of $3 is offered for up to 4 children and adults with a MA EBT card and ID. There is also half-price admission for teachers with valid MTA ID card and photo ID.

Memberships are not valid for Sensory Sunday admission. Paid Sensory Sunday admission is not valid during regular museum hours. Parents and caregivers must stay with their children at all times.

The press is invited to attend.

* In December, the program will be held on the third Sunday (December 15).

Venue

Children's Museum at Holyoke
444 Dwight Street
Holyoke , MA
01040

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The event runs from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM on the following dates.
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