Accessibility Morning - Madeline

Sat Nov 08 2025 at 09:00 am to 11:00 am UTC-05:00

301 Gervais St, Columbia, SC, United States, South Carolina 29201 | Columbia

South Carolina State Museum
Publisher/HostSouth Carolina State Museum
Accessibility Morning - Madeline
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Accessibility Morning provides access for families of children, teenagers, young adults and adults who would benefit from a quieter, sensory-friendly and disability-adapted experience at the museum.
Guests who are neurodiverse, autistic, or have other disabilities are welcome to participate in the optional activities listed below, or explore museum exhibition galleries at their own pace.
An American Sign Language (ASL) interpreter, sponsored by Colonial Life, is available during the morning provided by certified interpreters through the SC School for the Deaf and Blind. Activities featuring ASL interpretation are noted (ASL) below.
General Admission to Accessibility Morning is FREE for participants.
Accessibility Morning Schedule:
9 – 11 a.m. | Open exploration of museum exhibitions.
9 – 11 a.m. | American Sign Language (ASL) interpreter available.
9 – 11 a.m. | Sensory Room Available - A special room offering a therapeutic space with various items to help guests find their calm and focus so they can better experience the museum.
9 – 10 a.m. | Community Resource Partners - Get to know our program partners, learn more about their work, and see how they can be a resource for you and your family.
9 - 10 a.m. | Explore the blockbuster exhibition, Heroes & Villains: The Art of the Disney Costume. Capacity will be lowered during this hour to provide guests with a less crowded environment. Additional ticket purchase required. Tickets are available at the Admission Desk on a first come, first served basis.
9:45 a.m. | Select Sensory Show – Planetarium * (ASL)
10:30 a.m. | Character Meet-and-Greet with Madeline (ASL)
*Sensory Friendly Shows will alternate monthly between planetarium and 4D theater experiences. Entrance is available through check-in at the Admission Desk and is first come, first served. Shows feature lowered volume, however, 4D experiences still include enhanced effects, including scents, bursts of air, rumbling seats, leg ticklers, bubbles and snow, lighting effects, and squirts of water. Accessibility Morning shows are free but space is limited. Entrance is available through check-in at the Admission Desk and is first come, first served.
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