Maritime Aquarium kid tank

Sensory-Friendly Evening at Maritime Aquarium for Those With Special Needs

On Thursday, Nov. 7, The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk is offering another of its occasional events for guests with sensory-processing differences — but instead of the usual “Sensory-Friendly Morning,” the aquarium is hosting a “Sensory-Friendly Evening.”

— an announcement from the Maritime Aquarium

During “Sensory-Friendly” events, the aquarium makes simple changes — such as dimming lights and muting louder sounds — to offer guests with sensory-processing differences a fun, comfortable and accepting environment. On Nov. 7, the aquarium will close at the normal time of 5 p.m. but reopen from 5:30 to 8 p.m. with discounted admission, lighting lowered and sounds turned down or off. A “quiet room” will be available for guests that need a place to calm.

Maritime Aquarium kid tank

Sensory-Friendly Evening at Maritime Aquarium for Those With Special Needs

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On Thursday, Nov. 7, The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk is offering another of its occasional events for guests with sensory-processing differences — but instead of the usual “Sensory-Friendly Morning,” the aquarium is hosting a “Sensory-Friendly Evening.”

— an announcement from the Maritime Aquarium

During “Sensory-Friendly” events, the aquarium makes simple changes — such as dimming lights and muting louder sounds — to offer guests with sensory-processing differences a fun, comfortable and accepting environment. On Nov. 7, the aquarium will close at the normal time of 5 p.m. but reopen from 5:30 to 8 p.m. with discounted admission, lighting lowered and sounds turned down or off. A “quiet room” will be available for guests that need a place to calm.

Rendering of Bruce Museum after reconstruction

Family Fun at Bruce ConsTRUCKS as the Bruce Museum Readies for a Massive Rebuild

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Bruce ConsTRUCKS, a day of free family fun on Sunday afternoon, Sept. 8 will have construction trucks and other vehicles for kids to explore, an array of children’s crafts and other hands-on activities, a visit by the “Bubble Bus,” live music, food and ice cream trucks, and more. — an announcement (somewhat reconstructed by Darienite.com) from the Bruce Museum

The event is part of Bruce Museum’s launching of the public phase of the Campaign for the New Bruce. to celebrate the museum’s major renovation and construction project. The event is scheduled for 12 noon to 4 p.m., rain or shine, and open to the entire community,

A noise- and horn-free quiet hour will be offered from 11 a.m. to 12 noon for children and families looking for a sensory-friendly experience.