The Discovery Museums: Free Evening for Children with Autism
“Especially for Me” is part of the Museums’ Open Door Connections program to expand museum access
Funding provided by CVS, Nypro, DCU for Kids, Acton-Boxborough Regional High School’s Youth in Philanthropy Club, and the Local Cultural Councils of Acton, Carlisle, Chelmsford, Dracut, Framingham, Harvard, Hudson, Lawrence, Leominster, Lexington, Littleton, Natick, Waltham, Wayland, Westford and Weston, with in-kind support from Not Your Average Joe’s
The Discovery Museums are pleased to announce that the next event in the 2012 “Especially for Me” series, for families with children on the Autism spectrum, will be held on May 19. Families can explore both the Children’s Discovery Museum and the Science Discovery Museum for free with pre-registration.
“Especially for Me” is part of the Museums’ Open Door Connections program to provide opportunities for those who face a variety of barriers—financial, geographic, developmental, or cultural—to experience the Museums. Other free events in the “Especially for Me” series include free events for families with children with hearing loss.
What: ESPECIALLY FOR ME! A Free Evening at The Discovery Museums for Families with Children on the Autism Spectrum
Where: The Discovery Museum, 177 Main Street, Acton, MA 01720 978-264-4200 www.discoverymuseums.org
When: Saturday, May 19, 5:30-8:30 PM at both the Children’s Discovery Museum and Science Discovery Museum
Other info: Pizza and lemonade will be provided, courtesy of Not Your Average Joe’s.
To Register: Pre-registration is required. Please visit http://tinyurl.com/
