Find Fun That Fits Your Crew at These Sensory-Friendly Wisconsin Attractions

Pack up the family and get ready to explore Wisconsin your way. Discover peaceful natural areas, hands-on museums, fun-filled waterparks and welcoming spaces designed to help everyone feel comfortable. Read on to find a new favorite place to play and make memories with your favorite people.

Roam the Outdoors with Your Favorite People

Wehr Nature Center - Franklin 

Breathe in the fresh air at Wehr Nature Center, where you can check out sensory backpacks with fidgets, nonverbal cue cards and other tools to have on hand while exploring over six miles of hiking trails through five different habitats. 

Riveredge Nature Center - Saukville 

At Riveredge Nature Center, you can borrow a free sensory bag and adventure backpack with sound protection, magnifying glasses and more. Then, explore 10 miles of trails through woodlands, prairies and wetlands by foot, ski or snowshoe for year-round fun.

Trees for Tomorrow - Eagle River 

Take an easygoing stroll along Trees for Tomorrow’s flat, 0.8-mile interpretive trail, designed to be uncrowded and low stimulation. Along the way, learn about forest science and let kids explore the sensory-focused Nature Playscape–a playground made with all-natural materials found on the property.

Mitchell Park Domes - Milwaukee

Enter a world of tropical, floral and desert beauty at the Mitchell Park Domes. Free sensory bags stocked with headphones and fidget gadgets are available to help kids and adults manage sensory overload while they explore.

See Wisconsin Wildlife at Your Own Pace

International Crane Foundation - Baraboo 

Watch cranes soar and explore 300 acres of wide-open prairie at the International Crane Foundation, which offers sensory kits and emotional expression cards.

Racine Zoo - Racine 

Say hello to the animals at Racine Zoo, where the staff is trained to support visitors with sensory needs. Borrow a sensory bag that includes noise-canceling headphones, fidget tools, verbal cue cards and weighted lap pads to take with you while you explore.

Milwaukee County Zoo - Milwaukee

Enjoy wandering the impressive Milwaukee County Zoo with a sensory bag that’s free to borrow. Designated quiet areas and headphone zones make it easier to take a break, while trained staff are ready to help.

NEW Zoo & Adventure Park - Green Bay

Explore with extra comfort at the New Zoo & Adventure Park, where sensory bags plus designated Quiet Areas and Headphone Zones make it easy to take a break. Families can also wander miles of trails, visit animal exhibits and picnic areas, or soar above the zoo on the Zip Line.

Find Your Seat for Inclusive Fun

Children’s Theater of Madison - Madison

Enjoy a show together at Children’s Theater of Madison during a Sensory-Friendly performance, during which softer house lights and lower music and sound effects create a more comfortable experience without changing the performance itself.

Fiserv Forum - Milwaukee

Catch a lively game or concert at Fiserv Forum, where sensory-inclusive bags and two dedicated sensory rooms offer extra support when you need a break. Each room features a TV, carpeted walls, an anxiety-reducing cube and other calming tools to help you recharge.

Let Curiosity Lead the Way at Museums

Milwaukee Public Museum - Milwaukee

Make every visit to Milwaukee Public Museum a little more comfortable with free noise-reducing headphones, sensory lab coats and specialized wheelchair aprons, plus maps that highlight quiet, loud, bright and dim areas. For a peaceful reset, head to the nature-themed therapeutic space with calming sounds, adjustable lighting, tactile panels, soft seating and fidget toys.

Madison’s Children's Museum - Madison

Visit the Madison Children’s Museum during specialized Sensory-Friendly Hours, when exhibits are adjusted to create a quieter experience. During regular visits, families can also borrow fidgets, noise-reducing headphones and sunglasses.

Betty Brinn Children's Museum - Milwaukee

Make room for hands-on fun during Betty Brinn’s monthly Sensory-Friendly Sessions, when more than 70% of exhibits are modified to reduce bright lights, loud sounds and rapid movement. A quiet sensory room and reading zone offer peaceful places to take a break.

Neville Public Museum - Green Bay

Explore the art, science, and history exhibits at Neville Public Museum during its quiet, inclusive days, when dimmed lights, reduced sound levels and smaller crowds create a more relaxed museum experience.

Children's Museum of Fond du Lac - Fond du Lac

Discover, play and learn at the Children’s Museum of Fond du Lac with the help of sensory-friendly resource kits. Explore interactive exhibits like the Light Wonders gallery, featuring a giant Lite-Brite, immersive projection screen and sensory space.

Central Wisconsin Children’s Museum - Stevens Point

Let little ones explore at Central Wisconsin Children’s Museum, then take a breather in the designated Zen Den. With softer lighting, fidget tools and calming activities, it offers a quieter spot to recharge without leaving the fun behind.

Play Your Way at Waterpark Resorts

Kalahari Resort

Make the most of the fun at Kalahari Resort, from thrilling water slides and splash zones to games, restaurants and even a movie theater. When you or your loved one needs a break, head to the dedicated Sensory Calming Room for a quiet place to pause and recharge.

Great Wolf Lodge

Make a splash at Great Wolf Lodge with a little extra planning support. Designated quiet areas, dining accommodations and a Sensory Guide help families anticipate the sensory stimulation of waterpark rides and attractions, while trained staff are ready to assist sensory-sensitive guests.

Noah's Ark Waterpark 

Visit during Noah’s Ark Waterpark’s summer Sensory Days, when registered guests can enjoy a quieter first hour before the park opens to the public. Select rides have adjusted lighting and sound, and designated quiet areas are available for sensory breaks.

Find a Welcoming Place to Refuel

Friendship Circle Café & Bakery - Fox Point

Grab a bite at Friendship Circle Café & Bakery, where a dedicated on-site sensory room gives children and adults experiencing sensory overload a calm, supportive place to take a break.

Discover more sensory-friendly places to play at these 4 Wisconsin Sensory-Friendly Children's Museums.