Sensory Friendly Sunday March 2024
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Sensory Friendly Sunday March 2024

Two adults and two children looking at sunglasses and fidgets
Sensory Friendly Sunday, August 8, 2021. Photo by Carina Lofgren. Courtesy 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.

To support the health and safety of visitors at increased risk for COVID-19, masks are required at Sensory Friendly Sunday for visitors over age 2. Accommodations are available if someone in your party is unable to tolerate masking. Please email access@walkerart.org or call 612-375-7561 for more information.

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 9:30–11 am.

The short film will be captioned in English.

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

For information about accessibility, or to request additional accommodations for this program, 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 KHR McNeely Family Fund, thanks to Kevin, Rosemary, and Hannah Rose McNeely.

  • Logo: KHR McNeely Family Fund