Sensory Friendly Sunday August 2023
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Sensory Friendly Sunday August 2023

An adult helps a child play mini golf.
Sensory Friendly Sunday, 2021. Photo: Carina Lofgren for the Walker Art Center.

Sensory Friendly Sunday is a monthly event designed for kids, teens, and adults with sensory processing differences, autism spectrum disorder, or developmental disabilities. The galleries will be closed to the general public, allowing visitors to enjoy the museum in a calm environment with accommodations such as quiet spaces, fidgets, and sunglasses available. Experience a selection of current exhibitions, make art, or watch a short film. All friends and family members are welcome.

This June through September (weather permitting), play a free round of mini golf on the Walker’s rooftop between 8 and 11 am. The one-of-a-kind course features 10 distinctive, artist-designed holes and an unrivaled view of the Minneapolis skyline.

Masks are required at Sensory Friendly Sunday for visitors over age 2.

This program was created in consultation with the Autism Society of Minnesota (AuSM) and the University of Minnesota’s Occupational Therapy Program.

While walk-ins are welcome, we encourage you to reserve your space ahead of time. Sensory Friendly Sunday is typically less busy 8–9:30 am and busier from 9:30–11 am.

Skyline Mini Golf is partially accessible. All holes are playable from the perimeter, if guests are unable to step onto the holes.

The short film will be captioned.

To prepare for your visit, check out this Social Narrative.

For more information about accessibility or to request additional accommodations, call 612-375-7564 or email access@walkerart.org.

For more information about accessibility at the Walker, visit our Access page.

Family Programs are supported by the Manitou Fund, thanks to Rosemary and Kevin McNeely.