A hands-on children's museum in one of the first schools in Boynton Beach, with sensory-friendly restrooms on both floors (no hand dryers or auto-flush), weekday afternoons that are often quieter, and tips for visitors with autism or sensory concerns.
Sensory supports. The museum has no sensory hours or quiet room, but its own tips for visitors with autism or sensory concerns cover quieter times, quieter places and its sensory-friendly restrooms.
“Weekday afternoons after 1:30 pm are often less busy, quieter times to visit.”
“Light, noise and crowds vary widely throughout the building. There are quieter places and exhibits throughout the Museum.”
“Accessible restrooms located on both floors of the building, all are sensory-friendly and DO NOT have hand dryers or auto-flush mechanisms.”
“Consider bringing noise reducing headphones.”
The museum's tips are written for visitors with developmental disabilities, autism spectrum disorders or sensory concerns. If someone in your group has sensory concerns and you want more information, the museum asks you to call 561.742.6780 during regular business hours.
Restrooms: two on the first floor, across from the front desk as you come in; on the second floor, opposite the staircase, a women's restroom with 2 stalls and a men's restroom.
A membership gives unlimited visits for a year, which the museum suggests for families where members have limited stamina.
For an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act, contact Miriam Naranjo at 561-742-6787 or Miriam@schoolhousemuseum.org.
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Quieter, in the museum's words
Restrooms on both floors: sensory-friendly, with no hand dryers or auto-flushquiet zone
Admission: children over 12 months $10, adults $8, seniors (62 and older) $7; members and children under 12 months free. Museums for All: $4 each for up to 4 family members with an EBT card from any state and its matching ID. Active military get free admission through Blue Star Museums from Armed Forces Day through Labor Day.
Adults can't enter without a child, and anyone under 18 needs an adult with them.
If the museum is full when you arrive without a reservation, your party goes on a waiting list. To ask for a refund for a missed play session, email info@schoolhousemuseum.org within 15 days of the missed reservation; this applies to play sessions only, not classes, merchandise, birthday parties or special event tickets.
Parking is next to the museum, from NE 1st Street. Strollers are welcome, and stroller parking is on the second floor near the stair railing.
The museum takes photos and video of visitors for its materials; tell the Front Desk or call (561) 742-6780 if you do not agree.
