Museum Accessibility
The Children’s Museum of Houston is committed to providing accessibility for all visitors. The museum offers hands-on activities and open access for children to explore in a safe environment.
Handicap Parking
Six handicap spaces are available in the Museum's parking garage located at the corner of Binz and La Branch. Various wheelchair ramps allow access from the parking garage and street crossing, and to the front entrance of the museum.
Mobility within the Museum
Three adult wheelchairs and for one child are available at the Information Booth on a first-come, first-serve basis. To access lower and second levels of the Museum, use the elevators located in the Hill Adventure Hall. Wheelchair lifts are accessible in the How Does It Work? and Power Play exhibits. Museum restrooms accommodate wheelchairs and large strollers. Trained guide dogs are allowed full access to the Museum.
Modes of Presentation
Throughout the Museum galleries, there are hands-on activities with step-by-step directions along with visual cues. The galleries and activities ignite conversations with your child. Additionally, video presentations via flat screen TVs are located throughout the Museum. Museum Discovery Guides carry iPads with relevant apps to enhance visitor experience within the exhibits. Braille is displayed on all exit doors, elevators and restrooms.
Sensory Friendly Day
Sensory Friendly Days are exclusive events held on designated Mondays that are normally closed to the public. While this event is geared toward children with autism spectrum disorders and sensory processing differences, all children with disabilities are welcome to attend. The Children’s Museum of Houston is sensory friendly every day; however, during this event the Museum takes extra steps to create a less stimulating environment by providing a smaller crowds, reduced sound and lighting, and additional visual signage for safety.
Please check the event calendar for more information.
KULTURECITY
Check out a KultureCity Sensory Friendly Bag! Visit our Welcome Center to checkout a KultureCity Sensory bag which includes noise0reducing headphones, fidgets, visual cue card, and an ID Card with a breakaway lanyard.
Over-Responsivity to Lights and/or Sounds
Sunglasses and sound reduction earmuffs are available at the Information Booth on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Children’s Museum of Houston Social Story
The Museum's Social Story provides children with an understanding of what they can experience and how to respond or behave when visiting the Museum. There is a page dedicated to each exhibit so that parents can tailor the story to meet the needs of their child’s interests.
Download Museum Story Book Extended Spanish Version
Download Museum Story Book
Download Museum Story One Page
