Sensory Friendly Evening

We know busy play spaces can be overwhelming.

Sensory Friendly Evenings offer children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), physical or cognitive disabilities, or sensory processing considerations, and their families with a quieter museum experience. With extremely limited attendance, Sensory Friendly Evenings turn down the noise, crowds, and stimulation of a typical day. 

Sensory Friendly Evenings are free for children and their families. Space is limited.



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Funding for Sensory Friendly Evenings provided by the Ontario Trillium Foundation, as well as Dr. Robert and Joan Boyce in loving memory of their daughters Ann Marie and Holly Leigh Boyce.

August 19, 2025 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Capacity is limited, please register in advance
Registration now open
 

September 2, 2025 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Capacity is limited, please register in advance.
Registration opens Wednesday, August 27th.
 

September 23, 2025 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Capacity is limited, please register in advance.
Registration opens Wednesday, September 17th.
 

October 8, 2025 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Capacity is limited, please register in advance.
Registration opens Thursday, October 2nd.
 

October 21, 2025 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Join us for a special Trick-or-Treat Sensory Friendly Evening!
Wear your costume if you’d like, and enjoy accessible trick-or-treat stations throughout the museum

Capacity is limited, please register in advance.
Registration opens Wednesday, October 15th.