Sensory-Friendly Sundays at the Museum of Discovery and Science – Creating an Inclusive Experience for Autism Spectrum Individuals

The Museum of Discovery and Science (MODS) is excited to offer a special experience for individuals on the autism spectrum. Sensory-Friendly Sundays provide an early access hour for exploring the museum, followed by an IMAX film screening at 12:30 p.m. To ensure a comfortable and inclusive environment, the theater experience is modified with lights turned up and sound lowered, presenting films in 2D without trailers.

Audience members are encouraged to freely move, sing, walk, dance, and shout without concern. Families can bring snacks, blankets, and small items for comfort. Throughout the museum, guests can engage in a variety of sensory-based activities that allow children to improve social interactions and sensory processing, modulation, and regulation.

This unique opportunity to experience South Florida’s award-winning attraction includes 150,000 square feet of dynamic science exhibits, an outdoor science park, a live animal collection, science shows, learning labs, cafe, store, and a grand atrium with the Great Gravity Clock – a 52-foot-tall kinetic energy sculpture – the largest clock in Florida. Sponsored by ABA Centers of Florida and Fifth Third Bank, Sensory-Friendly Sundays are free for both members and non-members.

To register for this event visit mods.org/sensorysunday. For more information visit mods.org or contact (954) 467-MODS (6637). Connect with MODS on social media platforms such as Facebook: facebook.com/modsftl