The Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago offers Sensory Friendly Mornings once a quarter. Go to MCAChicago.org for more information and to find the next date for this program.
Sensory Friendly Morning is a free program for all people who benefit from visiting the MCA without large crowds and other sensitive environmental elements. This includes visitors with sensory sensitivities, disabilities, autism, PTSD, dementia, and more. On these mornings, lighting at the museum is dimmed, sounds from artworks and environmental noise is kept at a minimum, and a quiet space is available to visitors for breaks. During Sensory Friendly Mornings, preregistered individuals and their families can visit the museum to explore exhibitions at their own pace, and join a Chicago-based artist for a sensory-friendly art-making experience. The museum is closed to the general public until 11:30 am; at that time, the lights and artworks return to usual operations.
MCA Chicago also offers sensory kits to visitors. Speak with one of their Visitor Experience staff member to get assistance with checking one out.
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