VancouverGREATER VANCOUVER EVENT
Sensory Friendly Sundays
On the third Sunday of each month, the museum offers neurodivergent visitors, their families and caregivers a calmer visit with exhibit adaptations and a quiet space.
- Date and time
- Location
- Museum of North Vancouver · 115 Esplanade W · North Vancouver · V7M 0G7
- Organizer
- MONOVA: Museum and Archives of North Vancouver
About this event
Sensory Friendly Sundays offer neurodivergent visitors of all ages, their families and caregivers a calm, relaxed museum visit. October 18 runs 10 am–5 pm; no advance booking is required. The program runs on the third Sunday of each month, with further 2026 dates November 15 and December 20.
Exhibits use lowered lighting and adjusted sound, and a quiet space is available for breaks. Sensory packs include noise-cancelling headphones adjustable for ages 3–18, a museum map, sensory toys, a pencil and a scavenger hunt. Staff receive training in supporting autistic visitors and families in collaboration with Canucks Autism Network.
Ordinary museum admission applies: adults 18–64 $15; seniors 65+ $12; youth 6–17 and students with valid ID $10; children five and under and self-identifying Indigenous Peoples free; family admission for two adults/seniors and three youth $38. Last admission is 30 minutes before closing.
Museum of North Vancouver, 115 West Esplanade, North Vancouver, BC V7M 0G7. Wheelchair access, accessible washrooms and baby changing facilities; assistance dogs welcome. Contact 604-990-3700 or info@monova.ca.