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Join the Southern Museum for a Sensory Friendly Afternoon! From 2 PM to 5 PM, the museum is transformed into a sensory-friendly environment. We welcome visitors with Autism Spectrum Disorder, sensory processing issues or special needs to explore the Museum at their own pace. All ages are welcome. Included with general admission and free for members!
Sensory Friendly afternoon has added two themed story times at 3 PM and 4 PM, along with an exhibit connection. Visitors will still be able to explore the museum if they choose not to participate in the programming.
February 24 – Proud to be a Pullman Porter
Topic: African American History Month – Sleeper Cars
Book: Night Train, Night Train, by Robert Burleigh
Exhibit Connection: Pullman Car and Case
March 31 – Famous Steam Locomotives
Topic: Women’s History Month
Book: Flying Scotsman and the Best Birthday Ever, by Michael Morpurgo
Exhibit Connection: General GalleryÂ
April 28 – Underground Rails
Topic: Subway Trains
Book: Subway by Anastasia Sue
Exhibit Connection: Demonstrating how electricity flows through a piece of Lionel track using battery and light
May No Program
June 30 – Owney, The Postal Dog
Topic: Animals and the Railroad
Book: Owney the Postal Dog
Exhibit Connection: Owney Case
July 28 – Trains, Trucks, and Ships
Topic: Intermodal Transportation
Book: A Container Ships Colossal Journey by Kelly Rice Schmitt
Exhibit Connection: Naval Case
August 25 – Touch-a-Train
Topic: Model Train Scales
Book: Snakes on a Train, by Kathryn Dennis
Exhibit Connection: Touch model train cars of different scales, train scales exhibit
September 29 – Parts and Pieces
Advanced Event Data:
Event Data Sourced From:
iCal:https://southernmuseum.org/events/month/?ical=1
Event Tags:
african american history month,all ages,autism spectrum disorder,events,museum,seasonal,sensory friendly,women’s history month
Event Categories:
History & Museums,Seasonal & Holiday,Kids & Family
Event ID:
6a1d340b894344761ce1d5af
