Join the Southern Museum for a Sensory Friendly Afternoon! From 2 PM to 5 PM, the museum is transformed into a sensory-friendly environment. We welcome visitors with Autism Spectrum Disorder, sensory processing issues or special needs to explore the Museum at their own pace. All ages are welcome. Included with general admission and free for members!
Sensory Friendly afternoon has added two themed story times at 3 PM and 4 PM, along with an exhibit connection. Visitors will still be able to explore the museum if they choose not to participate in the programming.
February 24 – Proud to be a Pullman Porter
- Topic: African American History Month – Sleeper Cars
- Book: Night Train, Night Train, by Robert Burleigh
- Exhibit Connection: Pullman Car and Case
March 31 – Famous Steam Locomotives
- Topic: Women’s History Month
- Book: Flying Scotsman and the Best Birthday Ever, by Michael Morpurgo
- Exhibit Connection: General Gallery
April 28 – Underground Rails
- Topic: Subway Trains
- Book: Subway by Anastasia Sue
- Exhibit Connection: Demonstrating how electricity flows through a piece of Lionel track using battery and light
May No Program
June 30 – Owney, The Postal Dog
- Topic: Animals and the Railroad
- Book: Owney the Postal Dog
- Exhibit Connection: Owney Case
July 28 – Trains, Trucks, and Ships
- Topic: Intermodal Transportation
- Book: A Container Ships Colossal Journey by Kelly Rice Schmitt
- Exhibit Connection: Naval Case
August 25 – Touch-a-Train
- Topic: Model Train Scales
- Book: Snakes on a Train, by Kathryn Dennis
- Exhibit Connection: Touch model train cars of different scales, train scales exhibit
September 29 – Parts and Pieces
- Topic: Building Trains
- Book: Let’s Build a Little Train, by Julia Richardson
- Exhibit Connection: Glover Exhibit
October 27 – I’ve Been Working on the Railroad
- Topic: Track Work
- Book: I Saw an Ant on the Railroad Track by Joshuas Prince
- Exhibit Connection: Track Work Tools by General’s Tender
November No Program
December 29 – Happy Holidays
- Topic: Holiday Trains
- Book: A True Story, by Thomas Monson
- Exhibit Connection: Holiday Layout
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