MY MUSEUM GUIDE
Welcome to the International Museum of Art & Science (IMAS).
This social narrative is a visual guide of IMAS to help provide a sensory-friendly experience.
KEY
Bright Lights
Loud Sounds
Tactile Opportunities
Movement Opportunities
My Museum Checklist
Use my inside voice
Stay with my family
Keep my shoes on at all times
Walk in museum spaces
Hands to myself
Treat exhibits with care
Ask for help when needed
On behalf of the IMAS staff, we hope you enjoyed your visit. Please come again soon!
In the Main Gallery, there is the El Estudio Exhibit.
In here, there are hands-on exhibits that I can explore with my senses.
I will buy my ticket at the Visitor Services desk. A person sitting there will check me in.
If I need a sensory bag, I can check it out at the Visitor Services desk.
I can also visit the Museum Galleries in the back building.
This is where I am going to look at different types of art. I cannot touch any of the artworks.
There is an educator in the galleries who can help answer any questions about the art.
I can also head outside to the Sculpture Garden area to get some fresh air! In the Sculpture Garden, I can walk on the rocky trail and look at the sculptures.
The picnic area is another place where I can take a break outside. Here I can sit and have a snack. I will clean up after myself when I am done.
In the museum I am going to use my inside voice.
In the museum I am going to walk to different exhibits.
I am going to keep my hands and feet to myself.
I am going to stay with my guardian at all times.
My sensory bag has a clipboard that I can use to create a schedule of the areas I want to visit.
If I do not have a sensory bag, that is okay!
I can follow along with this guide to show me around the museum.
There are many things I can do at the museum.
Another exhibit exploration area is Seed to Table. Here I can play in a pretend garden, kitchen, and grocery store.
The Discovery Pavilion is another place to visit. There are many areas I can explore in this room!
I can stop by the Science On a Sphere® (SOS). In here I can sit and watch videos!
The IMAS Rocks and Minerals Collection is in the hallway.
The McAllen Public Utility BioZone Lab is nearby.
Here I will see animals in their homes. I should not tap on the glass. But there are many things I can explore with my hands.
One animal I might see is Ryujin, a Bearded Dragon!
There is an educator in the room who can help answer any questions about the animals.
The Ann Moore Art Studio is a place where I can color and draw.
If you have any questions, ask an IMAS Educator.
