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Sensory Hours at Lexington Children's Museum
A free sensory-friendly visit to the children's museum outside regular hours, with community resources on hand.
The details that matter
- Selected date
- Sunday, December 20
11 am – 1 pmEastern Time
- Where
- Lexington Children’s Museum
440 West Short StreetGet directions - Admission
- Free
- Registration
- Registration not required
- Who to ask
Questions about this event go to the organizer, Lexington Children’s Museum: 859-258-3253 · lexingtonchildrensmuseum.org.Checked October 15, 2026.
From the official source
Last checked October 31, 2026.
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Before you go
No registration is needed. The museum's calendar lists separate Members Only Hours on November 8 and December 13.
About this event
Lexington Children's Museum lists free Sensory Hours, 11 am to 1 pm, on Sunday, November 15 and Sunday, December 20, 2026, at 440 W. Short Street. The museum says the hours are outside its regular operating hours for a sensory-friendly experience, with information on community resources, and need no pre-registration. The museum credits the Murry Foundation, LG&E and KU, Traditional Bank and Delta Dental of Kentucky for making them free.
Before you book
- Registration
- Not requiredThe museum says no pre-registration is required.From lexingtonchildrensmuseum.org, checked October 31, 2026
Good to know
Only what the organizer or the venue states on official pages. Not stated means we did not find it there, so ask before you go. Accessibility guide
- Dogs
- Not stated.
- Strollers
- At Lexington Children’s Museum: Strollers welcome.“While we recommend leaving strollers in the car, strollers are welcome.”Stroller parking is at the admissions area, and strollers may also go through the museum.From lexingtonchildrensmuseum.org, checked October 27, 2026
- Wheelchair access
- Not stated.
- Sensory supports
- Not stated.
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