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Guests who are neurodiverse or have other disabilities are welcome to participate in the optional activities listed below, or explore museum exhibition galleries at their own pace.General Admission to Accessibility Morning is Free for participants.
Accessibility Morning Activities:
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 offering a dedicated quiet space with a variety of tools for guests who may need to take a break during their visit to 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.
10:30 a.m. | Character Meet-and-Greet with The Very Hungry Caterpillar (ASL)
9:45 a.m. | Planetarium Show: Arora (ASL) *
In addition to these optional activities, guests are invited to explore 4 floors of exhibitions and displays. A designated sensory room with low lighting and hands-on manipulatives will be also available to guests who may need a place to relax.
An ASL Interpreter will be available during the 9:45 a.m. sensory show and 10:30 a.m. story time. ASL interpretation is provided by certified interpreters through the SC School for the Deaf and Blind.
Guests are welcome to bring equipment including wheelchairs, walkers, noise reducing headphones and other technology.
*Sensory Friendly Shows will alternate monthly between planetarium and 4D theater experiences. Shows feature lowered volume, however 4D experiences still include enhanced effects, including 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.
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South Carolina State Museum, 520 Gervais St, Columbia, SC 29201-3071, United States,Columbia, South Carolina
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