Sensory Morning at The Broad

Some museum visits go better with fewer people and a lower volume. Sensory Morning at The Broad is built for exactly that: a free, ticketed early-access hour on Sunday, November 15, before the downtown Los Angeles museum opens to everyone else. If you are putting together a list of upcoming events in Los Angeles that work for sensory-sensitive visitors, this one belongs on it.

When: Sunday, November 15, 2026, 9:00 to 10:00 AM Where: The Broad, downtown Los Angeles Price: Free, reservation required

What the morning includes

The Broad says the event gives early access to the third-floor collection galleries, to Yayoi Kusama's immersive installation Infinity Mirrored Room: The Souls of Millions of Light Years Away (2013), and to The Shop at The Broad. It is meant for visitors who would benefit from a sensory-friendly experience, and the museum notes that space is limited.

Here is what the museum lists for the hour:

• Access to the museum and the shop before public hours
• Smaller crowds and quieter galleries
• Sensory kits with noise-reducing headphones and sensory touch items (limited availability, upon request)
• Adjustments to sound and lighting
• An online social narrative to help you prepare for the visit
• An in-gallery mobile guide with audio tours for all ages and translation options

Museum team members are on hand during the morning too, and they are happy to share what they know about the collection.

Planning your visit

Reservations are required, so book through the event page before you go. Because the hour is short and capacity is capped, it helps to arrive on time and decide ahead which galleries you want to see first. The social narrative is a useful thing to read with kids or anyone who likes to know what a visit looks like before walking in. The sensory kits are available on request, so ask a team member at the start.

The museum's regular Sunday hours begin at 10 AM, so the sensory hour wraps up right as the doors open to the general public. Check the official page for any change to the schedule or the ticketing details.

Why it is worth a look

Kusama's mirrored room is usually one of the busiest stops at the museum, and a quiet hour changes how it feels. Anyone looking for things happening in Los Angeles that are easy on the senses and cost nothing will find this a good fit. Pair it with a walk around Grand Avenue afterward, or browse more arts and culture events and other happenings in downtown Los Angeles.