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Sensory-Friendly Day

Date
Sunday, November 30
Time
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
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Join the National Constitution Center for its Sensory-Friendly Days, an accessible learning experience for people of all abilities and their families. Visitors with sensory-processing challenges can experience the museum in a secure and comfortable environment that includes modified programming and emotionally safe spaces with sensory objects, comfortable seating, and cool blue lighting.

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Upcoming Sensory-Friendly Days:

  • November 30, 2025
  • January 25, 2026
  • February 22, 2026
  • March 29, 2026
  • April 19, 2026
  • May 31, 2026
  • June 7, 2026
  • July 26, 2026
  • August 23, 2026
  • September 27, 2026
  • October 25, 2026
  • November 22, 2026
  • December 20, 2026

The National Constitution Center is a proud partner of Art-Reach, a Philadelphia nonprofit organization that creates connections between the disability community and the cultural arts. Art-Reach has provided inclusion and accessibility trainings to museum staff, collaborated on programming, and consulted on environmental adjustments serve our community. The NCC is also a proud participant of Art-Reach’s ACCESS Admission Program, a community initiative developed to make arts and cultural spaces more accessible and affordable by providing $2 admission to over 80 cultural sites throughout Greater Philadelphia and Delaware for individuals receiving public assistance for food or medical benefits.

 

Special Sensory-Friendly Programming

Beaded Adornments Workshop Featuring Artist Tchin
November 30, 2025 | 1-2 p.m., Kenneth C. Griffin Great Hall Lobby
Beadwork is both beautiful and meaningful—it can be simply decorative, but also used to communicate and document knowledge. Beads were traditionally made of found materials like stones and quills, and in the 1600s, glass beads were incorporated because of European trade. Beadwork is one of the most beautiful Indigenous art forms, and participants will be able to experience this by making either a beaded necklace, bracelet, or earrings. Enjoyed by ages 5+.

Tchin (pronounced 'chin) is a nationally known, multi-award winning artist. He attended the Institute of American Indian Arts in Santa Fe, N.M. and graduated from Rhode Island School of Design. Tchin is an accomplished musician, flutemaker, folklorist, jewelry designer, educator, author, painter, and clothing designer.

Watercolor Workshop with Averil Smith Barone
April 19, May 31, and June 7, 2026 | 1 p.m.
Join Averil Smith Barone for her Watercolor Workshop and learn the many different techniques of this wonderful medium including: wet-in-wet, gradation, splatter, wax and sea sponge. Watercolor is a wonderful way to express yourself and Averil’s workshops are welcoming and fun. Averil’s Watercolor Workshop expands the knowledge of the medium of watercolor with the practice of techniques, as well as brings smiles and fun to the group. Averil’s warm approach, clear instructions and visual aids help make a creative learning environment.

A Bubble, Comedy and Music Show: Reading Rocks! With Mr. Turtle
Autism-Friendly for All Ages!
July 26, 2026 | 1 p.m.
A Bubble, Comedy and Music Show: Reading Rocks! features wonderful classic and original children’s songs and tales. The show engages children with songs, comedy, dance, and music technology. Join us for this novel performance which will be accompanied by visual and sensory experiences. Kids will dance, sing, laugh, use their imaginations and connect with new friends. The show is crafted to be inclusive for all children, including children on the Autism Spectrum, and a great time for parents and teachers!