Sensory Friendly Afternoon

Join the Southern Museum for a Sensory Friendly Afternoon! From 2 PM to 5 PM, the museum is transformed into a sensory-friendly environment. We welcome visitors with Autism Spectrum Disorder, sensory processing issues or special needs to explore the Museum at their own pace. All ages are welcome. Included with general admission and free for members! Sensory Friendly afternoon has added two themed story times at 3 PM and 4 PM, along with an exhibit connection. Visitors will still be able to explore the museum if they choose not to participate in the programming. February 24 – Proud to be a Pullman Porter Topic: African American History Month – Sleeper Cars Book: Night Train, Night Train, by Robert Burleigh Exhibit Connection: Pullman Car and Case March 31 – Famous Steam Locomotives Topic: Women’s History Month Book: Flying Scotsman and the Best Birthday Ever, by Michael Morpurgo Exhibit Connection: General Gallery  April 28 – Underground Rails Topic: Subway Trains Book: Subway by Anastasia Sue Exhibit Connection: Demonstrating how electricity flows through a piece of Lionel track using battery and light May No Program June 30 – Owney, The Postal Dog Topic: Animals and the Railroad Book: Owney the Postal Dog Exhibit Connection: Owney Case July 28 – Trains, Trucks, and Ships Topic: Intermodal Transportation Book: A Container Ships Colossal Journey by Kelly Rice Schmitt Exhibit Connection: Naval Case August 25 – Touch-a-Train Topic: Model Train Scales Book: Snakes on a Train, by Kathryn Dennis Exhibit Connection: Touch model train cars of different scales, train scales exhibit September 29 – Parts and Pieces Topic: Building Trains Book: Let’s Build a Little Train, by Julia Richardson Exhibit Connection: Glover Exhibit October 27 – I’ve Been Working on the Railroad Topic: Track Work Book: I Saw an Ant on the Railroad Track by Joshuas Prince Exhibit Connection: Track Work Tools by General’s Tender November No Program December 29 – Happy Holidays Topic: Holiday Trains Book: A True Story, by Thomas Monson Exhibit Connection: Holiday Layout