Sensory-friendly outings for NoVA families — with exceptional access to Washington, DC's cultural institutions, including the Smithsonian's Morning at the Museum program and the National Zoo.
Free, sensory-friendly Smithsonian program for neurodivergent visitors and families. Early entry on select weekend mornings before opening, with dimmed lights or lowered sound, take-a-break spaces with sensory materials, and pre-visit social stories. Rotates among Smithsonian museums; registration required.
Visit siteFree Washington, DC zoo that publishes accessibility and sensory information to help families plan a visit, including sensory guidance. An accessible, largely outdoor outing for NoVA families across the river.
Visit siteCentral Smithsonian resource with pre-visit social narratives, sensory maps, and accessibility information for museums across the Smithsonian — useful for planning autism-friendly visits from Northern Virginia.
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