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Hands On Children’s Museum Sensory Friendly Hour

On Sundays from 9 to 10 a.m., before public opening, the museum is open only to families of children with sensory sensitivities or special needs. Lights are dimmed and sounds and flashing lights are off. Families can stay for Art Time in the Sensory Friendly Room.

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Recurring program · Museums and science centers · Olympia · Washington · Thurston County

Hands On Children’s Museum Sensory Friendly Hour is a recurring sensory-friendly program in Olympia, Washington, with a verified date of October 4, 2026.

Confirmed
When
Sun, Oct 4, 2026
Every Sunday
9–10 a.m.
Where
Hands On Children’s Museum
414 Jefferson Street NE
Olympia, WA 98501 · Thurston County
Directions
Admission
$7.50; members free; $3 with EBT/WIC
Advance registration recommended
Organized by
Hands On Children’s Museum
Nonprofit

2026 Confirmed

Dates follow the organizer's stated schedule

  • Sun, Oct 4, 2026
  • Sun, Oct 11, 2026
  • Sun, Oct 18, 2026
  • Sun, Oct 25, 2026
  • Sun, Nov 1, 2026
  • Sun, Nov 8, 2026
  • Sun, Nov 15, 2026
  • Sun, Nov 22, 2026
  • Sun, Nov 29, 2026
  • Sun, Dec 6, 2026
  • Sun, Dec 13, 2026
  • Sun, Dec 20, 2026
  • Sun, Dec 27, 2026

Checked Wed, Sept 30, 2026 against the official source.

2027 Confirmed

Dates follow the organizer's stated schedule

  • Sun, Jan 3, 2027
  • Sun, Jan 10, 2027
  • Sun, Jan 17, 2027
  • Sun, Jan 24, 2027
  • Sun, Jan 31, 2027
  • Sun, Feb 7, 2027
  • Sun, Feb 14, 2027
  • Sun, Feb 21, 2027
  • Sun, Feb 28, 2027
  • Sun, Mar 7, 2027
  • Sun, Mar 14, 2027
  • Sun, Mar 21, 2027
  • Sun, Mar 28, 2027

Checked Wed, Sept 30, 2026 against the official source.

Accommodations

  • Early or private entry
  • Adjusted lighting
  • Reduced sound
  • No strobe or flashing effects
  • Quiet room or break area
  • Sensory kits (headphones, fidgets)
  • Social story or visual guide

Who it’s for

Audience
Designed for guests with sensory or disability-related needs; others welcome
Details
Families of children with sensory sensitivities or special needs
Registration
Advance registration recommended

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Sources

Details checked against the organizer’s own pages on Wed, Sept 30, 2026.