Celebrating Neurodiversity

Sensory-friendly Adventures at Mall of America®

Sensory-Friendly Offerings

Everyone has their own special neuro-sparkle — and we are highlighting ways that autistic people can fully participate in all the fun to be found at Mall of America® year-round!

Below, you can see when we are offering special sensory-friendly events and additional resources that help make your Mall of America Experience enjoyable. Our inclusive experiences provide helpful tools, take away overwhelming elements + invite everyone to join in.

Sensory-Friendly Resources

We’re committed to making Mall of America an inclusive, welcoming place for all. Check out our Sensory Guides and other resources for making your next visit enjoyable and comfortable.

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Nickelodeon Universe® Sensory Guide
Nickelodeon Universe is a Certified Autism Center. As the first destination in Minnesota to become a Certified Autism Center, the park's goal is to provide all visitors an enjoyable and memorable place to play. Nickelodeon Universe offers certified staff, a sensory guide for all rides and attractions, noise-cancelling headphones + a quiet space.

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Crayola Experience
Crayola Experience Mall of America is a Certified Autism Center. Crayola Experience offers many valuable resources for guests of all backgrounds, including staff trained in autism sensitivity and awareness, sensory guides for each attraction, designated low-sensory areas within the facility + sensory aids like noise-cancelling headphones, weighted lap pads and more.

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SEA LIFE Minnesota Aquarium
SEA LIFE provides an online digital social story that illustrates what to expect for sensory stimuli at the aquarium. Learn the admission process, see where you can check out a sensory bag + be prepared to make the most of your visit!

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B&B Theatres
B&B Theatres is proud to offer exceptional inclusive options at its Mall of America location, including free sensory backpacks available for rental, sensory-friendly showtimes with brighter lights and lower audio, open caption showtimes, assistive hearing and captioning devices, and more.

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Certified Autism Centers

Mall of America, Nickelodeon Universe and Crayola Experience are officially recognized as Certified Autism Centers by the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES), the industry leader in training and certification in autism and other cognitive disorders. It is our goal to provide autistic visitors and families with autistic children—as well as those with other sensory conditions—an enjoyable and memorable place to visit.