Brandywine River Museum of Art to offer free 'Sensory-Friendly' Program on Saturday, October 14
Chadds Ford, PA, October 10, 2017 — Families are invited for early access to the Brandywine River Museum of Art on Saturday, October 14, from 8:30 to 10 a.m., during “PECO Sensory-Friendly Saturday.” This accessible program is designed specifically for visitors on the autism spectrum or with sensory processing disorders.
Created in conjunction with occupational therapists and local families, “PECO Sensory-Friendly Saturday” is an inclusive program that strives to provide a welcoming experience through pre-visit materials, special gallery activities, and sensory break areas. A variety of creative art projects will also be offered throughout the program, including watercolor and sculpting activities. Families with members on the autism spectrum or with sensory processing disorders may also check out a free PECO Sensory-Friendly Museum Pack to use during their visit to Brandywine. Sponsored by PECO, these packs contain social stories, fidget toys, noise-cancelling headphones, and activity suggestions.
The Brandywine River Museum of Art features an outstanding collection of American art housed in a 19th-century mill building with a dramatic steel and glass addition overlooking the banks of the Brandywine. The Museum is open daily from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. (except Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day), and is located on Route 1 in Chadds Ford, PA. Admission is $18 for adults, $15 for seniors ages 65 and over, $6 for students and children ages 6 and up; free for children 5 and younger and Brandywine Conservancy & Museum of Art members. Guided tours of the Andrew Wyeth Studio, N.C. Wyeth House & Studio, and the Kuerner Farm, are available daily for an additional fee from April 1 through November 19; advance reservations are recommended. For more information, call 610.388.2700 or visit brandywinemuseum.org.
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Presenting Wyeth & American Art
Sensory-Friendly Saturdays are sponsored by PECO.
