Where to go in Northeast Ohio when you need sensory accommodations built in — plus how to plan an outing that works for your family.
Getting out matters, but a bad sensory environment can end an outing fast. The good news: several Cleveland venues have genuine, thoughtful autism accommodations, some developed in partnership with local hospitals and the Monarch Center. This page lists verified options and how to make the most of them. Planning around bigger venues? Our guide to sensory-friendly programs at theaters, stadiums, and museums covers the national programs that reach Cleveland too.
A Level 2 sensory regulating space has lower lighting, fidget materials and weighted blankets, and noise-reducing headphones can be borrowed at the Box Office. GLSC for Me, a museum-wide sensory-sensitive experience, runs every Sunday from 10 a.m. to noon.
Visit siteA KultureCity Certified Sensory Inclusive Venue. Visitors can borrow a KultureCity sensory bag at the Welcome Desk, and signs mark Headphone Zones and Quiet Areas.
Visit siteSensory Inclusive Certified by KultureCity since 2019. Complimentary sensory bags from the Guest Resource Center hold fidget toys, noise-cancelling headphones, sunglasses and visual communication supports, and the zoo lists designated calmer areas.
Visit siteHeld on the third Saturday of each month from 9 to 10 a.m. in a section of the galleries before public opening, with less stimulation, a calming corner and noise-reducing headphones. Admission is free.
Visit siteSensory bags with fidget toys, noise-dampening headphones and communication cards are available on request, and a quiet area is located near the elevator on Level 0.
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