Sensory Friendly Day

Sensory Friendly Day at the Utah Museum of Fine Arts and the Natural History Museum of Utah 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:BooksDrawing stationModel Magic stationWater 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 lotTo Natural History Museum of Utah (301 Wakara Way, Salt Lake City, UT 84108) You may Also like Third Saturday for Families: Ornate Frames The Museum's European and American collection hang in frames almost as splendid as the paintings. Glittering flourishes, golden fruits, intricate flowers adorn portraits and landscapes alike. Explore the galleries to gather ideas for constructing flashy frames for your art at home! Learn More Third Saturday for Families: Paper Houses The UMFA has several artworks of houses. Home is where the heart is... but why do artists make art depicting houses? Explore the importance of homes and hearth, then make your own accordion house out of paper. Learn More Third Saturday for Families: Embroidery Explore the works on view then experiment with your own embroidery techniques using perforated paper and thread to mimic the masters. Learn More