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Museum of the Grand Prairie Sensory Friendly Extended Hours

Museum of the Grand Prairie

Mahomet, Illinois - Champaign County

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Last checked

May 15, 2026

Area

Champaign-Urbana

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950 N Lombard St, Mahomet, IL 61853

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Provider overview

Museum of the Grand Prairie offers free Wednesday sensory friendly extended hours in Mahomet, with accessible parking, accessible entrance, and wheelchair-accessible museum space.

Museum of the Grand Prairie is a Champaign County Forest Preserve District museum sharing local history through exhibits, public programs, and visitor resources.

Quick facts

Phone
217-586-2612
Email
Not found in public sources checked
Ages
All visitors; families needing lower-sensory museum time should confirm current hours
Season
Every Wednesday from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.; the museum is closed January and February
Cost
The source says admission is free, with donations encouraged.

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Museum of the Grand Prairie

950 N Lombard St, Mahomet, IL 61853

The museum is a facility of the Champaign County Forest Preserve District and lists free parking and an accessible entrance.

Programs and offerings

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Wednesday sensory friendly extended hours

Free weekly sensory friendly extended museum hours with accessibility information for visitors.

Ages
All visitors; families needing lower-sensory museum time should confirm current hours
Season
Every Wednesday from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.; the museum is closed January and February
Schedule
The source lists sensory friendly extended hours every Wednesday from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Cost
The source says admission is free, with donations encouraged.
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Last checked
May 15, 2026
Why this is listed
The official Museum of the Grand Prairie contact page lists free admission, sensory friendly extended hours every Wednesday from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., parking, accessibility, address, and phone.
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Program details we found

Wednesday sensory friendly extended hours

The official Museum of the Grand Prairie contact page lists free admission, sensory friendly extended hours every Wednesday from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., parking, accessibility, address, and phone.

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Inclusion and support details

What the provider says: The museum source lists sensory friendly extended hours alongside free admission, parking, accessible entrance, and wheelchair access.

Access notes to confirm: Families should confirm current seasonal hours, holiday closures, sensory-friendly format, exhibit availability, accessible parking, entrance access, wheelchair access, restroom access, and whether advance notice is useful for specific needs.

What we checked

What we found: The official Museum of the Grand Prairie contact page lists free admission, sensory friendly extended hours every Wednesday from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., parking, accessibility, address, and phone.

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What to confirm

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  • For sensory-friendly activities: what changes are made to sound, lighting, crowds, timing, quiet space, and re-entry?
  • Who should families contact to talk through accommodations before registering?

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