Everyone should be able to enjoy a fun, inspiring and comfortable visit to Newport Aquarium. Join us for Family Inclusive Sensory Hours when activities, sound, lighting or other modifications are made to the visitor experience to ensure an accessible, safe, comfortable and fun environment for all guests, including those with special needs.
With limited capacity available for Family Inclusive Sensory Hours, we recommend you purchase tickets in advance online prior to your visit. Plus, with Plan-Ahead Pricing, the earlier you get your tickets, the more you can save!
F.I.S.H. Family Inclusive Sensory Hours are presented by Shriners Hospitals For Children.
During our Sensory Sensitivity Hours, lower capacities, no music, limited microphone use and reduced lighting will provide a sensory-relaxed environment for guests with Autism, PTSD, dementia, anxiety and other sensory sensitivities.
Calming areas will be provided and noise cancelling headphones and fidgets will be available at no cost on a first-come, first serve basis to be borrowed during your visit. A sensory level guide on touch, sight and sound will be provided. Special animal encounters will also take place during the sensitivity hours.
All Members qualify for complimentary admission to Sensory Sensitivity Hours. Silver Members and Pre-K Members must make a reservation. Since this is a limited capacity special event, it is recommended that Gold and Platinum Members also make a reservation. For those looking to make membership reservations, please contact Group Sales at 859-815-1478.
*All environmental modifications will return to standard operations promptly at 11:00am.
NEW for 2024 – Scuba Santa will be making an appearance during our Family Inclusive Sensory Hours on December 15, 2024! Celebrate this one-of-a-kind Cincinnati holiday tradition in an environment with accommodations to various sensory sensitivities. Guests will have an opportunity to meet Scuba Santa while he swims with sharks. Scuba Santa will not be on microphone to provide a sensory friendly interaction.
All environmental modifications will return to standard operations promptly at 10:00am, however guests may stay as long as they like.
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