Sensory Friendly Morning
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About this event
One of 7 upcoming events at Virginia Aquarium And Marine Center, and 2,069 across Hampton Roads.
Second Saturday of the month | 7:30am-9:00am | North Building. Experience the Aquarium in a calm, comfortable, and sensory-friendly environment. These mornings provide guests of all ages, abilities, and needs – along with their families – the opportunity to explore in a more relaxed, accessible experience. Tickets or reservations are required. One caretaker will be admitted at no charge if they are working with a guest who is visiting the Aquarium. A caretaker is defined as a required medical attendant without whom the guest could not tour the Aquarium, and the guest may request an additional caretaker be admitted at 50% of the regular admission. Please note that our sensory-friendly accommodations are available in the North Building exhibit galleries. Guests to this event are invited to explore the South Building when it opens to the public at 9:00am. Calm: Limited attendance capacity for a relaxed experience. Quiet: No background music or soundscapes will be played. Well-lit: Darker areas will have increased lighting. Inclusive: Sensory bags are available upon request.