Bell County Museum Hosts Sensory Friendly Day

This unique event will take place before the museum opens to the public, offering a serene and welcoming environment with lower lights, softer sounds, and engaging sensory-friendly activities.

Gary Emmert

7 Feb 2025

1–2 minutes

The Bell County Museum invites visitors and children of all ages, especially those on the autism spectrum and with sensory sensitivities, to enjoy a special Sensory Friendly Day. This unique event will take place before the museum opens to the public, offering a serene and welcoming environment with lower lights, softer sounds, and engaging sensory-friendly activities.

Saturday, February 8, 2025

8:30am to 10am

Attendees can explore exhibits featuring history, math, science, and more, while participating in fun activities designed to be accessible and enjoyable for everyone. The museum has also arranged a quiet room for anyone needing a break and sensory bags available for rental to provide additional support.

This event is entirely free of charge for attendees of all ages. To ensure a smooth experience, pre-registration is required and can be completed on the Bell County Museum’s website.

In addition to the sensory-friendly activities, the Bell County Museum is excited to announce a new educational offering for educators across the county.

ATTENTION EDUCATORS!!

The museum is now offering a new education travel trunk, “All Aboard! American Railroads,” available for FREE two-week rentals. Educators can take their students on a journey across the country by exploring American railroads and Bell County depots. This travel trunk includes TEKS-based lesson plans and activities, as well as relevant artifacts, pictures, games, and more to engage students. Your students will delve into the history and benefits of railroads for cities, economies, and the American people. Visit the museum’s website today to reserve the trunk for your class!