Sensory-Friendly Evening
September 16, 2026 | 6–9 p.m.
Location: High Museum of Art
Registration Required
We invite adults of all ages who identify as disabled or neurodivergent to join us along with their friends and family for a Sensory-Friendly Evening. This after-hours program includes drop-in art-making workshops, wellness programs, and guides for exploring art and ideas in the galleries. Experience world-class art, explore the museum at your own pace, exercise your creativity, or simply enjoy spending time with friends and family in a supportive, judgment-free environment.
Admission to this program is free. Capacity is limited to reduce crowds, and preregistration is required.
Sensory-Friendly Yoga
Wieland Pavilion, Skyway, Gallery 417 | 7 and 8 p.m.
Join a beginner-friendly, drop-in yoga class facilitated by certified instructor Nasirah Denisse, whose practice centers the union of mental, emotional, and physical health.
These yoga sessions will take place in a quiet space in the galleries. Spots are first come, first served, and yoga mats are available on-site. Each session lasts between thirty and forty-five minutes, and participants can come and go as needed. No prior experience is necessary.
Book Making
Wieland Pavilion, Lobby Level | 6–8:30 p.m.
Transform sheets of paper into a handmade book, then fill its pages however you’d like. Sketch, collage, write, or simply experiment with different folds and formats as you create something uniquely your own.
This drop-in workshop takes place in a room with low lighting. Materials are provided, including paper, scissors, glue, pencils, and collage materials. All experience levels are welcome.
Colored Pencil Portraiture
Second Level Galleries, ACC | 6–8:30 p.m
Find inspiration among the portraits in Amy Sherald: American Sublime as you create one of your own. Draw a friend, a loved one, or yourself using colored pencils, and explore portrait-making at your own pace. High Museum educators will be available if you’d like guidance or conversation along the way.
This drop-in drawing session takes place in the Second Level galleries of the Wieland Wing with dim lighting. Materials are provided, including colored pencils, mirrors, and paper. All experience levels are welcome.
Know Before You Go
A Sensory Guide and Social Story are available to help you prepare for your visit. Upon arrival, please head to the ticketing desk at the main museum entrance to have your digital ticket scanned.
The High Museum of Art is accessible by car, MARTA, rideshare, or alternative transportation.
Primary parking is in the Woodruff Arts Center garage on Arts Center Way. Parking costs $30 during evening hours. Accessible parking spaces are available on Levels P5 and P4, near the double elevator bank. Additional parking is available at the Promenade parking garage, located at the intersection of Arts Center Way and 15th Street, and costs $17. Please note that all parking decks are cash free.
The museum is accessible via the elevator on Arts Center Way next to the pedestrian crosswalk. If traveling by MARTA, the crosswalk is visible when exiting the MARTA station on Arts Center Way. If using a rideshare service, ask your driver to drop you off at the curbside drop-off/pickup area near the pedestrian crosswalk. From there you can ride the elevator up to Campus Level.
The museum’s café will be closed during Sensory-Friendly Evening. Outside food and drink are allowed in certain areas of the museum. There are many dining options available at Colony Square.
For more information, please contact culturecollective@high.org or call 404-733-5034.
Generous support provided by Art Bridges Foundation’s Access for All program.
Generous support for this program is provided by The Molly Blank Fund of the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation.
