A family sits on the floor using tools in a sensory backpack.
2024 Nov 6 Wed
Special Event
Sensory Friendly Evening

Wednesday, November 6 |

Please join the Utah Museum of Fine Arts and the Natural History Museum of Utah for a sensory friendly evening. For the evening of November 6, 2024, both museums will have a sensory modified environment.

The UMFA will dim the lights, turn off installations with sound or flashing lights, and all programming will be suitable for those with sensory needs. Sensory bags with fidget toys, noise-canceling headphones, smelling sensory toys, and sunglasses will be available at the front desk. 

This event is free to attend, and registration is not required. Touch tours and ASL tours can be requested at the UMFA two weeks in advance here.

Social Stories

We welcome students and families with children and adults on the autism spectrum. To help prepare for your visit, download the Social Story about what to expect while visiting the Museum.

Map

A map of the UMFA. There is a quiet zone with activities in the Education Classroom, A guided hands-on activity (drawing) in the Great Hall, a rest zone in the Museum Cafe, a guided movement activity in the European gallery, a guided activity (with patterns and beads) in the Mesoamerican gallery, a rest zone with adult and young adult friendly activities at the lookout by the Global Contemporary gallery, a rest zone with family friendly activities in the basecamp behind the African arts gallery, and a guided hands-on sculpting activity in the Pacific arts gallery.

For directions from the UMFA to the Natural History Museum of Utah click here.