Best Outings for Seattle-Area Kids With Sensory Needs or Disabilities
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Low Sensory Hours take place every Thursday at the Children’s Museum of Tacoma. Photo: Devon Hammer
Children’s Museum of Tacoma
The Children’s Museum of Tacoma invites families of children with sensory needs to play at the museum every Thursday during its Low Sensory Hours, which take place 2–5 p.m. Ambient noise and light are turned down to provide an inviting place where children can explore, play and learn. Weighted vests and noise-canceling headphones are available for families to borrow, upon request. Low Sensory Hours are especially appropriate for children with autism and sensory processing disorders. Low Sensory Hours are open to all children with special needs and their families.
While parents may take the opportunity to network with other families, kids enjoy a sensory-friendly play experience in the museum galleries, supported by trained museum staff and volunteers.
Cost and hours: Admission to the museum is pay-as-you-will; guests decide how much to pay. Low Sensory Hours are scheduled every Thursday, 2–5 p.m.
Location: 1501 Pacific Ave., Tacoma
Next stop: KidsQuest Children’s Museum
