Sensory Hour at the Estuarium | Pugent Sound Estuarium | Olympia, WA

Sensory Hour at the EstuariumHands-on exploration, limited attendance, and resources for diverse sensory needs.
Join us for a Sensory Hour! A limited number of pre-registered visitors will get exclusive access to this event from 10:00 – 11:00 AM the 2nd Saturday of every month.

During Sensory Hour, we strive to provide a variety of sensory accommodations to meet our guests’ needs. While exploring the Estuarium’s exhibits, live animals and preserved specimens, Sensory Hour visitors can access sea-themed sensory toys, calming atmospheric videos, and noise-canceling headphones in an affirming environment. Because tickets for this event include admission for our public open hours, registered participants are welcome to come and go from the Estuarium from 10 AM until 4 PM.

Address: 309 State Ave. NE Olympia, WA 98501

Parking: Street parking is free on weekends and the first row of parking in front of the Estuarium’s entrance is always free.

$5 for adults, $3 Children ages 4-13, FREE with EBT

Please note that our aquarium tank equipment and air conditioning unit create moderate levels of ambient noise, especially during the summertime, and that we do not have dimmable lights. While we have several noise-reduction aids available, we encourage participants to bring their own sensory accommodation tools if noise or light sensitivity are potentially concerning.