Sensory Sundays at the Grand Rapids Public Museum! Next date: September 14th!

The Grand Rapids Public Museum (GRPM) is proud to introduce Sensory Sundays sponsored by Custer, an initiative designed to support visitors on the autism spectrum and individuals with other sensory processing needs.

What to expect:

Adjusted sound and lighting in current exhibits

A low-sensory planetarium show at the Chaffee Planetarium

Sensory bags with fidget tools, noise-canceling headphones, and more — available for check-out every day at the front desk (thanks to our partnership with KultureCity!)

Extra quiet spaces for visitors who need a break from sensory input — available daily at the GRPM

When: Second Sunday of each month, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.

Here’s the 2025 schedule:

Jan 12, Feb 9, Mar 9, Apr 13, May 11, Jun 8, Jul 13, Aug 10, Sep 14, Oct 12, Nov 9, Dec 14

Where: Grand Rapids Public Museum

Know Before You Go: Get familiar with the Museum before your visit — our Accessibility Page has details about parking, entrances, elevators, bus info, wheelchair availability, and more so you can fully prepare.

Learn more here: https://www.grpm.org/sensory-sundays/

This inclusive program is brought to you in partnership with Autism Support of Kent County (ASK).