Getting ready forthe Fort Worth Museum of Science and History.
A science and history museum in Fort Worth's Cultural District with Sensory Time on the first Wednesday of select months, when lighting and sound are adjusted, plus a Calming Room, sensory backpacks, noise-canceling headphones to borrow and a communication board.
“On the first Wednesdays of select months, lighting and sound will be adjusted to accommodate Museum visitors needs from 3PM - 5PM.”
“The Calming Room is a space for those with sensory needs to relax and re-center during their visit.”
“Backpacks are first come, first served and are available for guests to check out at the ticket counter.”
The Calming Room may only be used by one family at a time, and you're encouraged to bring whatever you need into it, like fidget toys or headphones. Noise-canceling headphones are also available to borrow for guests who don't have their own.
Sensory Time is included with regular admission. The museum's Plan Your Visit page has a “Sign Up For Sensory Times” link.
The museum's communication board has frequently used and museum-specific words. Check out a laminated copy at guest services, or download it to a phone or tablet from the Plan Your Visit page.
Sensory Saturday is a free evening for families of individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities, with doors closed to the general public, lower light and sound, and attendance limited to 300 guests. Registration opens one month before the event date; watch the museum's Sensory Saturday page for the next one. Questions: rreed@fwmsh.org.
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Louder, in the museum's words
Quieter, in the museum's words
The Calming Room (one family at a time)quiet zone
Museum admission: adults (12 to 64) $16, juniors (3 to 11) $12, seniors (65 and up) $14, children 0 to 2 free, members free. Planetarium shows and the Cattle Raisers Museum are included. The Omni Theater is a separate ticket (adults $15, juniors $12.50, seniors $13; children 0 to 2 free on a parent's or guardian's lap). Buy online or by phone at 817-255-9300.
Discounts include $3 exhibit admission per person for up to four people with a SNAP EBT card or a Medicaid card plus a photo ID. Discounts aren't available during the Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo, can't be combined, and don't apply to the Omni Theater.
Parking: the Western Heritage Garage is closest to the entrance; enter through Gate 19 on Gendy Street. Rates: up to 2 hours $6, 2 to 3 hours $12, over 3 hours $15 (rates may change on special event days). Limited handicap parking is in the Will Rogers Lot east of the museum and the National Cowgirl Museum lot south of the museum.
Items not allowed inside include suitcases, coolers or backpacks with or without wheels, glass containers, scooters, skateboards, inline skates, shoes with built-in wheels, drones and remote control toys, and toy guns, toy blasters and water guns. Guests under 14 must be with an adult.
Exhibit Café is inside the museum: Tuesday to Friday 11 am to 3 pm, Saturday 10:30 am to 3 pm, closed Sunday.
A limited number of wheelchairs can be checked out, first come, first served, at the Lantern Box Office. Trained service animals are allowed in all public areas.
