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It’s important to know spectacular locations that are autism friendly when traveling. Today I am sharing 10 top world museums you should visit when traveling with autism.
NYC Natural History
An interesting museum that incorporates a room that catalogues its own history called the Research Library’s Memorabilia Collection. Not only will you see dinosaurs, Chinese robes and rare books but you will see everything in between at the NYC Natural History museum. Learn interesting tidbits about the Aztecs and other civilizations as you witness beautiful displays that hold history close.
Autism Travel Tip: Check out The Discovery Squad for a tour before the museum opens. This is offered from children ages 5-14 who are on the autism spectrum.
British Museum
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One surprising view is that the building’s plumbing, electrical, air circulation pipes and such are all located outside of the building. This in of itself seems to be a fantastic artistic view which does cause some controversy as some feel the building is not so beautiful.
Autism Travel Tip: The first Sunday of the month is free to visit. Cameras and flashes of cameras are required to be placed in the cloakroom before entering. Any item over 35 cm length and 15 cm depth will be required to be placed in the cloakroom as well.
Picasso Museum Barcelona
Learn more about Pablo Ruiz Picasso with a real life experience that will beat what you read in the textbooks. This location opened in 1963 and houses 3,800 exhibits. The museum is a work of five medieval palaces adjoined together. This in itself makes the architecture just as appealing as the works of Picasso featured here.
Autism Travel Tip: The museum is wheelchair accessible and there is a lift available if you ask to use it.
Now that you have read about each of these world museums, which one interests your family the

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