The Discovery Museums To Host Free Evening for Families with Children on the Autism Spectrum on July 28
“Especially for Me” is part of the Museums’ Open Door Connections program to expand museum access
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 July 28. 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 Museums, 177 Main Street in Acton, MA 01720 978-264-4200 www.discoverymuseums.org
When: Saturday, July 28, 5:30-8:30 PM at both the Children’s Discovery Museum and Science Discovery Museum
Other info: Pizza will be provided, courtesy of Not Your Average Joe’s.
To Register: Pre-registration is required. Please visit http://tinyurl.com/
The Discovery Museums are the children’s and science museums of Metrowest Boston, paired on a single campus in Acton, MA. The Museums serve families and schools from towns throughout the region, with a commitment to informal education that enhances classroom learning. The hands-on, playful exhibits, developed by professional educators, inspire curiosity, exploration, experimentation and imagination. The Discovery Museums combine manageable scale, convenient location and free parking to provide a fun and engaging experience where children and adults can discover their world together.
