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Sensory-Friendly Mornings

Sensory-Friendly Mornings are inclusive events for individuals and families with neurodiverse or accessibility needs. Guests can explore our exhibits and galleries in a comfortable, welcoming and less crowded environment.

Sensory-Friendly Mornings Amenities:

Sensory-Friendly Morning guests can access Science World galleries and exhibits from 8am – 11am* with sensory-friendly supports including:

  • Lowered lights and volume
  • Designated sensory break room
  • Centre Stage show with reduced noise
  • Adjusted exhibit operations
  • Additional signage

*Please note: While Science World opens to the public at 10am, sensory-friendly accommodations continue until 11am. Guests are welcome to stay and explore as long as they wish.

Resources For Your Visit:

Download our Sensory Map and Visual Guide to help you plan and prepare for your visit.

The following items are available at Admissions for loan on a first-come, first-served basis:

  • Noise cancelling earmuffs
  • Sunglasses
  • Sensory toys
  • First-then cards and markers

A piece of ID is required as collateral and will be returned when borrowed items items are brought back.

Sensory-Friendly Morning Admission:

As tickets are limited, we recommend purchasing or registering in advance.

  • Non-Members: $18.50 +tax
  • Members: Included

Caregivers: Supervising adults for visitors with disabilities receive complimentary admission (1:1 ratio).

Please note: As this is a special event, Community Access Passes are not valid for admission.

Upcoming Dates:

  • June 20, 2026
  • July 18, 2026
  • August 22, 2026
  • September 19, 2026
  • October 10, 2026
  • November 14, 2026
  • December 19, 2026
  • January 30, 2027
  • February 20, 2027

Sensory-Friendly Mornings would not be possible without the generous support of:
The Hamber Foundation

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Survivors

Artist: Jeff Kulak

Jeff is a senior graphic designer at Science World. His illustration work has been published in the Walrus, The National Post, Reader’s Digest and Chickadee Magazine. He loves to make music, ride bikes, and spend time in the forest.

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Egg BB

Artist: Jeff Kulak

Jeff is a senior graphic designer at Science World. His illustration work has been published in the Walrus, The National Post, Reader’s Digest and Chickadee Magazine. He loves to make music, ride bikes, and spend time in the forest.

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Comet Crisp

Artist: Jeff Kulak

Jeff is a senior graphic designer at Science World. His illustration work has been published in the Walrus, The National Post, Reader’s Digest and Chickadee Magazine. He loves to make music, ride bikes, and spend time in the forest.

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T-Rex and Baby

Artist: Michelle Yong

Michelle is a designer with a focus on creating joyful digital experiences! She enjoys exploring the potential forms that an idea can express itself in and helping then take shape.

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Buddy the T-Rex

Artist: Michelle Yong

Michelle is a designer with a focus on creating joyful digital experiences! She enjoys exploring the potential forms that an idea can express itself in and helping then take shape.

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Geodessy

Artist: Michelle Yong

Michelle is a designer with a focus on creating joyful digital experiences! She enjoys exploring the potential forms that an idea can express itself in and helping then take shape.

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Science Buddies

Artist: Ty Dale

From Canada, Ty was born in Vancouver, British Columbia in 1993. From his chaotic workspace he draws in several different illustrative styles with thick outlines, bold colours and quirky-child like drawings. Ty distils the world around him into its basic geometry, prompting us to look at the mundane in a different way.

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Western Dinosaur

Artist: Ty Dale

From Canada, Ty was born in Vancouver, British Columbia in 1993. From his chaotic workspace he draws in several different illustrative styles with thick outlines, bold colours and quirky-child like drawings. Ty distils the world around him into its basic geometry, prompting us to look at the mundane in a different way.

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Time-Travel T-Rex

Artist: Ty Dale

From Canada, Ty was born in Vancouver, British Columbia in 1993. From his chaotic workspace he draws in several different illustrative styles with thick outlines, bold colours and quirky-child like drawings. Ty distils the world around him into its basic geometry, prompting us to look at the mundane in a different way.