Best Outings for Seattle-Area Kids With Sensory Needs or Disabilities
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KidsQuest’s water play area. Image courtesy of KidsQuest Children’s Museum
KidsQuest Children’s Museum
Low Sensory Afternoons at KidsQuest Children’s Museum are a special time just for kids with sensory sensitivities and their families. KidsQuest turns down the noise and lights, and limits attendance so that kids can explore freely with fewer distractions. These afternoons are especially appropriate for children with autism or a sensory processing challenge, but are open to children with any type of sensory need.
KidsQuest also offers low sensory bags for checkout during any visit to the museum. Low sensory bags include a Low Sensory Story that introduces the museum to kids, plus headphones, sunglasses and fidget toys. Just ask at the front desk if you’d like to check out a bag.
Cost and hours: Low Sensory Afternoons occur the third Thursday of the month, 3–5 p.m. Admission to low-sensory sessions is free and preregistration is required. Regular admission to the museum is $14 per person; babies younger than 1 are admitted for free.
Location: 1116 108th Ave. N.E., Bellevue
Next stop: Hands On Children’s Museum
