Meet a Smidgeon of Pigeon at SCSM Accessibility Morning

The South Carolina State Museum (SCSM) invites the public to attend Accessibility Morning activities on Saturday, July 10 from 9 am-11 am and meet the title character from the Smidgeon of Pigeon series children's books by Mo Willems. This inclusive event provides FREE general admission to guests who are neurodiverse or have other disabilities, so they can experience the museum’s exhibitions at their own pace and enjoy other special activities.

"ASL Interpretation will be provided by the SC School for the Deaf and Blind as noted in the schedule," Museum Program Manager Laura Kane said, "The museum also has several other accessibility tools available - just ask an educator upon arrival!"

The event is free, and guests are encouraged to pre-register as the FREE 9:45 am show tickets can only be reserved on-site the day of the event. There is no age limit and participants are not required to do not have to attend all the activities. Guests are welcome to simply come and enjoy the museum.

Accessibility Morning Schedule:

• 9 – 11 a.m. | Open exploration of museum exhibitions.
• 9 – 11 a.m. | American Sign Language (ASL) interpreter available.
• 9 – 11 a.m. | Sensory Room offering a dedicated quiet space with a variety of tools for guests who may need to take a break during their visit to the museum (2nd Floor - Huger St. Room).
• 9 – 10 a.m. | Community Resource Partners - Get to know our program partners, learn more about their work, and see how they can be a resource for you and your family (1st Floor - Carolina Gallery).
• 9:45 a.m. | Select Sensory Show – Turtle Odyssey 4D Theater Show (ASL)
• *10:30 a.m. | Character Meet-and-Greet with the Pigeon (ASL)

*Sensory Friendly Shows will alternate monthly between planetarium and 4D theater experiences. Shows feature lowered volume, however 4D experiences still include enhanced effects, including scents, bursts of air, rumbling seats, leg ticklers, bubbles and snow, lighting effects, and squirts of water. Accessibility Morning shows are free but space is limited.

Register here for show tickets.

Meet a Smidgeon of Pigeon from the Pigeon children's book series at the SCSM State Museum Accessibility Morning on August 10Photo byCourtesy of Mo Willems