Sensory Friendly Day

at the Utah Museum of Fine Arts and the Natural History Museum of Utah

When:

Thursday, January 1, 1970, 12 am

Visit the Utah Museum of Fine Arts and the Natural History Museum of Utah for a sensory friendly museum day. Both museums will have a sensory modified environment, the UMFA for the full day (10 am–8 pm), and NHMU from 3:30–9 pm.

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.

Request an Accommodated Tour

Activities/Resources

Lobby:

Sensory bags/earplugs available for check-out

Education Classroom:

Books

Drawing station

Model Magic station

Water

Social Stories

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

Map

Directions to the Natural History Museum of Utah from the UMFA

From Utah Museum of Fine Arts (410 Campus Center Dr, Salt Lake City, UT 84112)

Head southeast on 1725 E/Campus Center Dr toward S Campus Dr

Turn right onto S Campus Dr

At the traffic circle, take the 2nd exit onto Campus Center Dr

Use the left lane to turn left onto E 500 S/University Blvd

Continue onto Foothill Dr

Use the left 2 lanes to turn left onto Wakara Way/S Wakara Wy

Drive straight for about .8 miles up the hill

Turn right into the parking lot

To Natural History Museum of Utah (301 Wakara Way, Salt Lake City, UT 84108)

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