Real airplanes in a big hangar, a Kids Zone, simulators, and a free sensory bag with ear muffs at the admission desk. The museum says it can get noisy, and that there is a quiet room. Its sensory maps and social narrative do most of the work; this page points you to them.
“If it gets too loud, I can go to a quieter area and take a break.” “If my family and I need a quiet and dark area, there is a quiet room where we can spend time together.”
“If attending on the weekend or for an event, we do recommend planning accordingly, as our lots can reach capacity.”
The museum's sensory maps mark which spots are noisier, quieter, brighter, dimmer and more or less crowded. Open the map PDF before you go and pick your route.
The museum's social narrative, written for a regular visit, says there is a quiet, dark room and pictures it at the Harry Combs Gallery. Ask at the admission desk if it's open before you head there.
Sat Nov 7 is a free night, 5 to 10 pm, that the museum calls “one of Denver's biggest nights celebrating arts and culture!” A different day will be calmer. Watch the museum's events calendar for the next Sensory Friendly Hours.
Free sensory bags at the admission desk: noise reduction ear muffs (adult and youth sizes) and fidgets; ask for one with a weighted lap pad. First come, first served.
Re-entry is allowed the same day, at the same location, with your ticket.
Parking is free. The museum says its lots can fill on weekends and event days.
whether lights or sound change during Sensory Friendly Hours
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Louder, brighter or stronger
MaxFlight Simulator ($13) (“360° motion”; the Solar Coaster program “comes with an epilepsy warning, and does go upside down”)not stated
Quieter
Quiet room at the Harry Combs Gallery (social narrative; the Low Sensory Room on the Sensory Friendly Hours map)quiet zone
Tickets: adults (17 to 64) $19.95, youth (4 to 16) $12.95, seniors and military $15.95, 3 and under free. SNAP $1 per person, up to 10 people. A professional aide gets in free, one per guest.
Simulators: the Wright Flyer Simulator and VR are free with admission; MaxFlight is $13 and recommended for riders 10 and older.
Food and drink only in designated areas: two outdoor patios and some bench seating under the B-52. Light snacks for sale near the entrance.
Strollers welcome; elevators to the mezzanine. Wheelchairs at admission, first come, first served.
Staff and volunteers wear light and dark blue Wings Over the Rockies shirts.
The museum's own social narrative and sensory maps come in English and Spanish. Look through them together the night before.
