Best Outings for Seattle-Area Kids With Sensory Needs or Disabilities

Seattle’s Museum of Pop Culture (MOPOP) offers Sensory-Friendly Programs, an opportunity for families to experience the museum with lowered volume and light levels. Anyone who can benefit from a low-sensory museum environment is welcome. 

Before the program, you will be sent a social story, map of the museum and timeline of the day to help explain what to expect during a Sensory-Friendly Program at MOPOP.

If you plan to visit the museum during regular hours, the Sensory Rating Sheet rates each exhibit on sensory factors, including visuals, sound and scent on a scale of 0 (no impact) to 5 (very high impact).

Cost and hours: The next Sensory Friendly Day is scheduled for May 20, 2026. Access to this program is included with admission. Regular admission to the museum currently starts at $36.75 for adults; $27.50 for youth ages 5–12; children 4 and younger are free. (Tip: MOPOP pricing varies by date, use the online calendar to find lower-priced tickets. Admission is discounted for Washington residents.) 

Location: 325 Fifth Ave. N., Seattle 

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