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Tennessee Aquarium Sensory Inclusive Program

Tennessee Aquarium

Chattanooga, Tennessee - Hamilton County

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Chattanooga

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Chattanooga, Tennessee

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Provider overview

The Tennessee Aquarium is a KultureCity sensory-inclusive venue with free sensory bags, weighted lap pads, and designated Quiet and Headphone Zones for visitors with sensory needs.

The Tennessee Aquarium is a KultureCity sensory-inclusive aquarium in Chattanooga offering sensory bags and designated quiet and headphone zones.

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Ages
Guests of all ages who benefit from sensory accommodations
Season
Year-round during regular aquarium hours
Cost
Confirm admission and membership; sensory bags are free to check out by leaving an ID at Guest Services.

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Sensory inclusive aquarium visit

Aquarium visit planning, KultureCity sensory bags, weighted lap pads, Quiet and Headphone Zones, and accessibility checks.

Ages
Guests of all ages who benefit from sensory accommodations
Season
Year-round during regular aquarium hours
Schedule
Sensory bags are available at the Guest Services Desk during regular hours; check the Tennessee Aquarium for current accessibility details.
Cost
Confirm admission and membership; sensory bags are free to check out by leaving an ID at Guest Services.
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Why this is listed
The Tennessee Aquarium in Chattanooga is a KultureCity sensory-inclusive venue with sensory bags (noise-cancelling headphones, fidget tools, verbal cue cards, weighted lap pads) free to check out, designated Headphone Zones and Quiet Zones, and staff trained to support visitors who may become overstimulated.
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Sensory inclusive aquarium visit

The Tennessee Aquarium in Chattanooga is a KultureCity sensory-inclusive venue with sensory bags (noise-cancelling headphones, fidget tools, verbal cue cards, weighted lap pads) free to check out, designated Headphone Zones and Quiet Zones, and staff trained to support visitors who may become overstimulated.

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Inclusion and support details

What the provider says: The source names KultureCity sensory inclusion, sensory bags with noise-cancelling headphones, fidget tools, verbal cue cards, weighted lap pads, Headphone Zones, and Quiet Zones.

Access notes to confirm: Ask where to check out sensory bags, the locations of Quiet and Headphone Zones, weighted lap pads at the IMAX, and quieter visiting times.

What we checked

What we found: The Tennessee Aquarium in Chattanooga is a KultureCity sensory-inclusive venue with sensory bags (noise-cancelling headphones, fidget tools, verbal cue cards, weighted lap pads) free to check out, designated Headphone Zones and Quiet Zones, and staff trained to support visitors who may become overstimulated.

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