Low Sensory Hours

Join us for a reduced-sensory experience at the museum

Low sensory hours provide a less stressful experience for people who are sensitive to too much sensory input (noise, crowds, smells, lighting, etc.).

Enjoy OMSI in a sensory-friendly environment! This event is especially welcoming for families and adults who are looking for a smaller, more adaptive museum experience.

This year, OMSI will offer two opportunities for guests to visit the museum with lower lighting, less sound, and fewer people. These events are typically held in January and June.

Ticketing

General Admission  includes access to the featured exhibition, the Natural Sciences Hall, Science Playground (ages 0-6 , including story time at 7:30pm) and a Planetarium show*.

Tickets: $13 Adults (14+), $12 Seniors (63+), $9 Youth (3-13), 3 and under free |  $2 OMSI members

*Planetarium Show: Open house format. Walk in and enjoy Starry Nights Live anytime between 6-8pm.

What To Expect:

What to Expect Guide: OMSI Sensory Guide including the new exhibition.
Fewer people: We will cap this event at 400 tickets but typically see around 200 attend.
Lower Lighting: The available areas will have adjusted lighting options to be lower than normal.
Quiet Room: We have a quiet room available in Science Playground.
Less sound: Exhibit audio track will be turned off or down.
Sensory kits available at the front desk, which include headphones and a fidget toy.
OMSI’s restaurant and cafe will be closed.

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