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SOLD OUT Fairy Tales Relaxed Morning for SEND families @ British Library, London
British Library LondonRelaxed mornings for adults | May (autism and learning disability friendly) @ Portrait, Scotland
Portrait Scotland EdinburghJurassic Oceans: Monsters of the Deep Relaxed Exhibition Viewing @ Natural History Museum, London
Natural History Museum LondonRelaxed Opening @ History of Science Museum, Oxford
History of Science Museum - University of Oxford OxfordJurassic Oceans: Monsters of the Deep Relaxed Exhibition Viewing @ Natural History Museum, London
Natural History Museum LondonMonday, May 25, 2026
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Tuesday, May 26, 2026
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May 26, 2026 -SOLD OUT Fairy Tales Relaxed Morning for SEND families @ British Library, London
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May 26, 2026 -Relaxed mornings for adults | May (autism and learning disability friendly) @ Portrait, Scotland
SOLD OUT Fairy Tales Relaxed Morning for SEND families @ British Library, London
Relaxed morning for SEND Families Join us for a sensory friendly opening of Fairy Tales for SEND families Tuesday 26 May, 10.00 Please note that the rest of the Library is open to the general public. Sold out LocationBritish Library, London Duration10.00 – 12.30 AgeParent or carer with children aged 3–12, but all ages are welcome PriceFree, booking essential Additional ...
Relaxed mornings for adults | May (autism and learning disability friendly) @ Portrait, Scotland
Relaxed mornings for adults | May (autism and learning disability friendly) Share Portrait Tuesday 26 May 2026, 10.30–11.30am Free Booking essential Book tickets Join us at the Portrait for regular, relaxed, sensory-friendly mornings for adults with additional support needs, including autistic adults and those with learning disabilities. At these sessions you can meet other people, see artworks in our gallery ...
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
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May 27, 2026 -Early Explorer Morning: Caribbean connections @ London Transport Museum
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May 27, 2026 -Jurassic Oceans: Monsters of the Deep Relaxed Exhibition Viewing @ Natural History Museum, London
Early Explorer Morning: Caribbean connections @ London Transport Museum
Family Events Family SEND events Early Explorer morning: Caribbean connections London Transport Museum, London Upcoming dates: Wednesday 27 May 2026, 08:30-10:00 Intro Explore the Museum during May half term at a quieter time, free from the general public and with many of the gallery sounds turned off. This session is designed especially for families with children with special educational needs, neurodivergent ...
Jurassic Oceans: Monsters of the Deep Relaxed Exhibition Viewing @ Natural History Museum, London
Our relaxed viewings allow our disabled and neurodiverse visitors to see our brand new Jurassic Oceans: Monsters of the Deep exhibition away from the daytime crowds. Book your tickets Various dates, 10:00–11:00 From £15 Members: free Waterhouse Gallery Exhibitions Dinosaurs and fossils Families Large print guide Relaxed visit Experience the exhibition in a quieter setting at one of our relaxed ...
Thursday, May 28, 2026
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May 28, 2026 -Relaxed Hours, Late Opening @ Imperial War Museum, London
Relaxed Hours, Late Opening @ Imperial War Museum, London
Relaxed Hours Late Opening 28 May 2026 4pm to 7pm IWM London Everyone Free event Booking required Book Tickets © IWM Join us for a relaxed late opening of IWM London. This is a sensory-friendly event for families and individuals. The event is suitable for individuals or families with members who may have sensory processing differences, autistic spectrum ...
Friday, May 29, 2026
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Saturday, May 30, 2026
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May 30, 2026 -Relaxed Opening @ History of Science Museum, Oxford
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May 30, 2026 -Jurassic Oceans: Monsters of the Deep Relaxed Exhibition Viewing @ Natural History Museum, London
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May 30, 2026 -May Half Term Relaxed Morning @ Gunnersbury Park and Museum, London
Relaxed Opening @ History of Science Museum, Oxford
Relaxed Opening Saturday 30 May | 9:00-10.00am Email Helen to book for your family: learning@hsm.ox.ac.uk A relaxed morning for exploring the Museum in a quieter setting. Created for neurodivergent and SEND visitors, those with sensory processing differences, and anyone who would enjoy a calmer environment for their visit. At the Welcome Desk you can pick up a backpack* ...
Jurassic Oceans: Monsters of the Deep Relaxed Exhibition Viewing @ Natural History Museum, London
Our relaxed viewings allow our disabled and neurodiverse visitors to see our brand new Jurassic Oceans: Monsters of the Deep exhibition away from the daytime crowds. Book your tickets Various dates, 10:00–11:00 From £15 Members: free Waterhouse Gallery Exhibitions Dinosaurs and fossils Families Large print guide Relaxed visit Experience the exhibition in a quieter setting at one of our relaxed ...
May Half Term Relaxed Morning @ Gunnersbury Park and Museum, London
30th May 10:00 am Free May Half Term Relaxed Morning Join us for our Relaxed Morning, a dedicated museum opening for children and young people (aged 5-25) who are neurodivergent or have additional needs, and their families. As well as providing a sensory reduced environment within the Museum, all activities have been adapted to be neurodivergent and SEND friendly. On ...
Sunday, May 31, 2026
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