Sensory-Friendly Morning at Maritime Aquarium on April 7

“Sensory-Friendly Morning” on April 7

The Maritime Aquarium’s next “Sensory-Friendly Morning” is on Sun., April 7 from 8 a.m. to noon. Lights in the Aquarium will be lower, and music and other sounds will be turned down or off. By opening two hours earlier than usual – at 8 a.m. – guests with sensory-processing differences who are averse to crowds will be less likely to encounter them. And admission prices between 8 and 9:30 a.m. will be discounted.

On April 7 in The Maritime Aquarium’s IMAX^® Theater, the movies “Born to Be Wild” (at 9 a.m.) and “Oceans: Our Blue Planet” (at 10 a.m.) will be shown with the volume lowered and the theater lights only partially dimmed. (An IMAX movie is included with Aquarium admission.)

In addition, a special low-volume seal-training demonstration is planned for 8:30 a.m. And the regular 11:45 a.m. seal-training demonstration will be delayed until noon.

A “quiet room” will be available for guests who need a place to calm. For families that need to leave within the first 30 minutes of arrival, passes will be available to come back and try again another day.

The discounted admission prices at the door between 8 and 9:30 a.m. on April 7 are: $21 for adults; $20 for seniors (65+); and $16 for children (3-12). Normal admission prices resume after 9:30 a.m.: $24.95 for adults; $22.95 for seniors; and $17.95 for children. Kids under 3 are free.

For more details about The Maritime Aquarium’s exhibits, IMAX movies and programs this spring, call (203) 852-0700 or go to www.maritimeaquarium.org.