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Unique Events Widen Maritime Museum Access
ot everyone is physically or mentally capable of enjoying a busy Saturday at a museum. Two regional maritime museums have created unique events to open their exhibits to a wider audience. On Friday, May 17, the Calvert Museum Museum (CMM) in Solomons hosted a Night at the Museum for Friends with Disabilities from 5 to 7 p.m. The museum and grounds
were open exclusively for guests with disabilities and their families, friends, or caregivers. This free evening of fun was offered through a collaboration with CCPR Therapeutic Recreation Services. Visitors enjoyed the skates and rays, fish, fossils, and maritime history in a relaxed and supportive environment. They also learned about river otters and Bubbles, CMM’s otter mascot,
##Friendly Hours are for guests who need a tailored museum experience, including those with mobility, cognitive, or physical challenges. Photo by facebook.com/marinersmuseum
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and explored the Discovery Room, boat basin, and Drum Point Lighthouse (calvertmarinemuseum.com). The second Sunday of each month, the Mariners’ Museum and Park in Newport News, VA, hosts Friendly Hours for family members, friends, or loved ones who need a tailored museum experience. These hours are reserved for guests, including those with mobility, cognitive, or physical challenges, who prefer to experience the museum in a quieter, less crowded environment with reduced sound and lighting. Safety protocols also take precedence during this time to ensure all guests, volunteers, and the museum team are protected. Space is limited. Although the only cost is $1 museum admission, guests are encouraged to purchase advance tickets online so that the staff knows you are coming (marinersmuseum.org). Do you know of more opportunities at regional maritime museums to increase access to their exhibits? Tell us about them by emailing editor@proptalk.com.
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