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Discovery Center of Idaho Sensory-Friendly Learning Hours

Discovery Center of Idaho

Boise, Idaho - Ada County

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Jun 3, 2026

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Boise

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131 W Myrtle St, Boise, ID 83702

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Provider overview

The Discovery Center of Idaho in Boise offers monthly Sensory-Friendly Learning Hours with reduced stimulation, loaner sensory kits, and a color-coded map for visitors who may become overstimulated.

The Discovery Center of Idaho is a Boise science museum offering monthly Sensory-Friendly Learning Hours and loaner sensory kits.

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Ages
Children and families who benefit from a low-sensory museum environment
Season
Year-round, with Sensory-Friendly Learning Hours the second Tuesday of each month
Cost
Confirm admission; registration is available through the general admission link for the day. Sensory kits are free at the front desk.

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Discovery Center of Idaho

131 W Myrtle St, Boise, ID 83702

Sensory-Friendly Learning Hours run on set dates. Families should confirm the current date and admission before visiting.

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Sensory-Friendly Learning Hours

Monthly low-sensory museum hours, loaner sensory kits, a color-coded stimulation map, and visit planning.

Ages
Children and families who benefit from a low-sensory museum environment
Season
Year-round, with Sensory-Friendly Learning Hours the second Tuesday of each month
Schedule
Sensory-Friendly Learning Hours run the second Tuesday of the month, 5:00-7:00 PM, with no entry after 6:30; check dcidaho.org for details.
Cost
Confirm admission; registration is available through the general admission link for the day. Sensory kits are free at the front desk.
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The Discovery Center of Idaho in Boise hosts Sensory-Friendly Learning Hours on the second Tuesday of each month from 5-7 PM for visitors who may become overstimulated, with loaner sensory kits (noise-reducing headphones, sunglasses, fidget toys) and a color-coded stimulation map.
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Sensory-Friendly Learning Hours

The Discovery Center of Idaho in Boise hosts Sensory-Friendly Learning Hours on the second Tuesday of each month from 5-7 PM for visitors who may become overstimulated, with loaner sensory kits (noise-reducing headphones, sunglasses, fidget toys) and a color-coded stimulation map.

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Inclusion and support details

What the provider says: The source names sensory-friendly learning hours, visitors who may become overstimulated, loaner sensory kits with noise-reducing headphones, sunglasses and fidget toys, and a color-coded stimulation map.

Access notes to confirm: Ask about the monthly sensory hours date, borrowing a sensory kit, the color-coded map, quieter exhibit areas, and stroller and wheelchair access.

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What we found: The Discovery Center of Idaho in Boise hosts Sensory-Friendly Learning Hours on the second Tuesday of each month from 5-7 PM for visitors who may become overstimulated, with loaner sensory kits (noise-reducing headphones, sunglasses, fidget toys) and a color-coded stimulation map.

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