Sensory-Inclusive Activities

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Sensory-Friendly Experiences

Seattle prides itself in being welcoming to all. The venues and experiences highlighted below offer sensory-inclusive performances, events, and activities for visitors to enjoy. Please contact the attractions and organizations directly for details on their offerings.

Sensory-Friendly Performances

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Courtesy The 5th Avenue Theatre

The 5th Avenue Theatre

Enjoy sensory-inclusive performances created for children and adults on the autism spectrum and individuals with other sensitivity issues or disabilities. The setting includes sensory breaks with specially trained volunteers to provide audience support.

ACT Theatre

The ACT Theatre offers sensory-friendly performances, which include lights on during the performance, free movement between seats, permission to use electronic devices, and sensory-friendly snacks. A reduced-stimulation room, sensory bags, and social narratives are also available.

Sensory-Friendly Mornings & Days

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Museum of Pop Culture Courtesy MoPOP

Museum of Pop Culture (MoPOP)

Sensory-friendly programs at the Museum of Pop Culture offer access to the museum when it is closed to the general public, advanced notice of what to expect during your visit, lowered sound and lighting in galleries and Sky Church, and access to museum galleries.

Upcoming Sensory-Friendly Morning:

March 15, 2025 | 8:00am-10:0am: Keith Haring: A Radiant Legacy

Sensory Bags

Courtesy Seattle Aquarium

Seattle Aquarium

The Seattle Aquarium has partnered with KultureCity to improve its ability to assist guests with sensory needs. Sensory bags and weighted lap pads are available for checkout at their Guest Services desk on Pier 59 or in Ocean Pavilion.

Seattle Public Library

Sensory kits are available at all 26 library branches of the Seattle Public Library.

Lumen Field

Fans can check out a KultureCity Sensory Kit at the southwest guest services location in the Olympic Hall.

Sensory Lounges

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Pacific Science Center's white arches make great backgrounds for photos. Rachael Jones

Pacific Science Center

The Sensory Lounge at the Pacific Science Center is located in Building 2 and provides a calm space for guests to decompress, regroup, and engage their brains in new ways.

Lumen Field

Lumen Field has Ben’s Sensory Room for fans with autism, sensory challenges or PTSD who may be feeling overwhelmed or overstimulated. The sensory room, which is located at the SW Guest Services Location in the Olympic Hall, will be open for all full stadium events. Children using the room must be accompanied by an adult.