Relaxed Morning @ National Museum of Scotland
2025-07-06 10:00 - 12:00 (Europe/London) | National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh, EH1 1JF, United Kingdom
Relaxed Morning
2 Feb – 6 Jul 2025, 10:00 – 12:00 (Quiet space open until 12:30)
National Museum of Scotland
Free admission, drop-in

About Relaxed Morning

Join us for our monthly Relaxed Morning for anyone who would appreciate a calmer visit to the museum.
This session is primarily for, but not limited to, families with autistic children; autistic young people and adults; adults living with dementia; adults and children with mental health problems and any other visitors with sensory needs or who may prefer a more relaxed experience, plus their families, friends and carers.
Friendly staff will be there to give you a warm welcome and support your visit, as you explore some areas of the museum without noisy interactives and videos to give a more relaxed environment.
The Relaxed Morning includes access to the entirety of the museum currently open to the public.
At 12:00 sound will be switched back on, but visitors to this session are welcome to remain in the museum for as long as they like. A quiet space will be available in the Level 4 Learning Centre from 10:00-12:30, please speak to a member of staff for directions.
Upcoming dates

Sunday 2 February
Sunday 2 March
Sunday 6 April
Sunday 4 May
Sunday 1 June
Sunday 6 July

What does ‘relaxed’ mean?
‘Relaxed’ means the following changes will be made and additional resources offered:

Where possible, loud sounds from audiovisual displays, interactives and films will be reduced or switched off.
Our well-trained Visitor Experience team and other staff will be available to answer questions and support your visit – we’ll be looking out for sunflower lanyards too.
Some sensory backpacks are available for children to borrow to enhance their visit.
A Sensory Map of the museum is available to help you learn about sound levels, lighting levels, tactile opportunities and which galleries are more/less crowded.
Signage around the museum, alerting visitors to the time slot being a ‘relaxed’ session, and signposting noisier and busier galleries that cannot be adapted.
A quiet space will be available.
We also offer bookable sessions for children with ASN and their families. Please visit our Sensory Sunday page for more information.

Please note, there are some sounds that we are unable to change:

The Millennium clock in the Collecting Stories gallery will sound at 11:00 and 12:00.
The audio-visuals in the Science and Technology galleries.

Planning and preparing for your visit

We suggest entering the museum through the Tower Entrance as this is usually a quieter space and staff will be there to welcome you.
Download a visual story of the museum to help you familiarise yourself with the galleries.
Download a PDF of the Sensory Map to help you plan your route around the museum (physical copies are also available at the museum).

Please be aware that this opening takes place during regular museum hours so we are unable to promise reduced numbers, but first thing on a Sunday morning tends to be a quieter time. However, some areas may get busy and loud with excited visitors. Our Sensory Map can help identify areas of the museum that are usually less busy and we will have signs outside particularly noisy galleries.
Find out more about accessibility at the National Museum of Scotland.

Calm at the Castle @ Colchester Castle, Essex
2025-07-06 15:00 - 17:00 | Colchester Castle, Colchester, CO1 1TJ
Calm At The Castle

06/07/2025

Colchester Castle

Included in admission

Suitable for Families

History

About this Event
Join us on the first Sunday of every month from 3 PM to 5 PM for a quieter experience at Colchester Castle.
These sessions are designed for anyone who would benefit from a calmer environment, including visitors with autism or sensory sensitivities. During this time, we reduce sensory stimulation by turning off sounds and visual displays, and a dedicated sensory space is available away from the main galleries.
Ear defenders, visual guides, and twiddlemuffs are available free of charge at the museum’s reception.
For more information about accessibility and our sensory-friendly resources, visit our Access page.

Relaxed Evening Event - Ancient India, Living traditions @ British Museum, London
2025-07-07 18:30 - 20:00 | British Museum, London, WC1B 3DG, United Kingdom
This relaxed event provides a calmer environment to view the Ancient India: living traditions exhibition for people with disabilities, neurodivergent individuals and anyone with sensory needs.
Where does the image of the beloved and playful Hindu god Ganesha, with his elephant head and rounded belly, originate? What inspired depictions of the serene Buddha and Jain enlightened teachers?
Reaching back more than 2,000 years, this new exhibition explores the origins of Hindu, Jain and Buddhist sacred art in the ancient and powerful nature spirits of India, and the spread of this art beyond the subcontinent.
From the symbolic footprints which preceded portrayals of the Buddha in human form to the cosmic serpents incorporated into Hindu art and the nature spirits who attend Jain enlightened teachers, this compelling exhibition tells the ancient stories behind these living traditions.
This event is part of the public programme supporting Ancient India: living traditions (22 May – 19 October 2025).
Booking information

Book now(Opens in new window) to reserve your place.
Please meet at the Montague Place entrance at 6.30pm. View the Museum map(Opens in new window) for more information.
Please note this event does not include any tour or activity within the exhibition.
Carers and Disabled people’s companions do not need to book a ticket.
Assistance dogs are very welcome in the Museum.
If you have any access requirements or need assistance booking this event please email access@britishmuseum.org or phone +44 (0)20 7323 8971.

Scheduled dates

June 2025

Monday 16 June
Times:18.30–20.00Status:

July 2025

Monday 07 July
Times:18.30–20.00Status:

August 2025

September 2025

Relaxed Hours: Yoshitomo Nara @ Hayward Gallery, London
2025-07-08 08:00 - 15:00 | Hayward Gallery, London, SE1 8XX
Relaxed Hours: Yoshitomo Nara
Tue 8 Jul 2025, 10am

Join a guided tour of our current exhibition, or explore it at your own pace, in a more relaxed environment with access to additional support.

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Spend some time in our Relaxed Hours studio spaces, with creative workshops and activities inspired by the exhibitions throughout the day for you to play, create and reflect with artists and the Southbank Centre’s Arts & Wellbeing Team.
We welcome everyone to our exhibitions whenever our gallery is open, but we also recognise that some visitors may require a more relaxed approach to noise and movement in the space, or may welcome additional support to experience the exhibition fully.
Our Relaxed Hours are shaped around the needs of visitors with sensory processing differences, neurodivergent visitors or those living with neurological conditions, as well as early-year visitors, parents and carers. We work closely with SEND schools and community groups to support and encourage bookings and visits.
During Relaxed Hours there is reduced capacity inside the galleries, and we offer gallery companions, guided tours, creative resources and chill-out spaces.
Creative workshops and activities are drop-in. You can sign up to join an exhibition tour at our Relaxed Hours welcome desk in the Hayward Gallery Foyer.
Relaxed Hours is generously supported by City Bridge Foundation and the U.S. Embassy London.

Need to know

Event information

Advance booking is essential and you’re asked to choose a time slot when you book. However, for this event your ticket allows you to arrive, leave and re-enter at any time between 10am and 3pm.
There is a preparation story available for visitors who may benefit from preparing for the exhibition. The preparation story will be available to download from this page within a couple of weeks of the exhibition opening, and sent to bookers in advance. We also send a visual story which is a shorter version with visual symbols.
For more information about our ticket and travel bursary schemes for those with financial barriers to attending, email us at haywardrelaxedhours@southbankcentre.co.uk or call us on 079 8908 3109.
The deadline to register you or your group for our ticket and travel bursary scheme is 12 noon, Monday 30 June.
Find out more about Relaxed Hours at the Hayward Gallery

Times & tickets

Dates, times and prices

Dates & times

Tue 8 Jul, 10am – 3pm

Standard entry
£20*
*no booking fee
Book as early as you can to ensure the best choice of tickets. Ticket prices may be adjusted without notice to reflect demand.

Concessions

Under 12s free, concessions available for full-time students, Lambeth residents, under-30s and recipients of Universal or Pension Credit

Limited availability
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Relaxed Opening @ Tower Bridge, London
2025-07-12 09:30 - 11:30 | Tower Bridge, SE1 2UP
Relaxed Opening
Experience a quieter and calmer Tower Bridge.

Booking information

Upcoming dates:

Saturday 12 July
Saturday 9 August

Time: 9:30 – 11:30. The attraction will open to the general public at 11:30 but you are welcome to stay for as long as you like.
Price: Standard entry charge
Guarantee your entry to Tower Bridge by booking your tickets online.
Book now
If you have access needs, please plan your route in advance. If you have further questions, please call us +44 (0)20 7407 9191. Please speak to a member of the team for any assistance on your arrival.
For more detail about your visit, view our Visual Story in advance:
View the Visual Story

About Relaxed Opening

On the second Saturday of every month, we host Relaxed Opening for anyone who would like to explore the Bridge in a calm, tranquil atmosphere, including people with autism and other neurodiverse needs, as well as their siblings, families and carers.
Families are able to explore the Towers, Glass Floors and Engine Rooms and also take part in a family trail if they wish.
To ensure the Bridge is as welcoming as possible, we:

Limit the number of people in the Bridge
Turn off loud hand-dryers and replace them with disposable hand-towels
Turn off loud soundscapes and video
Run regular disability awareness sessions with our staff
Provide visual story to help you plan your visit, available here.
Have Access Toolkits around the Bridge, which contain sensory items to help to assist visitors who may be overwhelmed due to the new environment.

A full list of Access features inside the Tower Bridge can be found on the Access for All page.
For any questions about the event please contact learning@towerbridge.org.uk or 020 7940 8397.

Relaxed Hour: Arpita Singh: Remembering @ Serpentine Galleries, London
2025-07-15 10:00 - 11:00 | Serpentine Gallery, London, W2 2AR, United Kingdom
Relaxed Hour
Arpita Singh: Remembering
Serpentine North Gallery15 July 2025, 10-11amFree

Arpita Singh, Remembering, Serpentine North © Photo: Jo Underhill. Courtesy Arpita Singh and Serpentine.

About Live

Join us for our inaugural Relaxed Hour in the exhibition Arpita Singh: Remembering.
Relaxed Hour is a dedicated time for anyone who might benefit from a more spacious, gentle environment. This sessions are designed for visitors who experience sensory sensitivities, neurodivergent individuals, people with neurological conditions, and anyone who would appreciate a quieter, less crowded experience. Families, friends, and carers are warmly welcome.
During Relaxed Hour, there are no lighting effects or music in the gallery. It’s completely fine to talk or make noise in the space, and ear defenders are available upon request.
This is a ticketed event to help manage reduced capacity and ensure comfort for all visitors. Tickets are free, and donations are welcome.
About the exhibition
Remembering is the first solo institutional exhibition of Arpita Singh outside India, featuring key works selected in close collaboration with the artist from her prolific career spanning more than six decades. Arpita Singh was born in 1937 in Baranagar, then Bengal Presidency, now West Bengal, and moved to New Delhi with her family in 1946 where she has since lived and worked. Singh’s paintings centre on her emotional and psychological state, drawing from Bengali folk art and Indian stories, interwoven with experiences of social upheaval and global conflict. Find out more

We welcome all feedback to help us improve our future programme.
If you have any questions or need anything our Visitor Experience Team are very happy to help.
For any questions or if you have any additional requirements, please contact information@serpentinegalleries.org.

Unearthed: The Power of Gardening Relaxed Hours @ British Library, London
2025-07-16 18:15 - 20:00 | British Library, London, NW1 2DB, United Kingdom
Join us for a relaxed opening of Unearthed: The Power of Gardening where you can enjoy the gallery in a calm environment with reduced capacity.
This event is particularly suitable for neurodiverse people and those with other sensory needs, but anyone who would benefit from visiting at a quieter time is welcome. The number of tickets available will be limited to ensure the gallery is not too crowded. Our staff will be on hand to give you a warm welcome and support your visit.
All visitors to this special opening will receive a visual story in advance via email to provide information on what to expect at the event. Please note that the rest of the Library will be open to the general public.
This event is free and aimed at visitors aged 14+ and their family or carers. All tickets need to be pre-booked for everyone in your party.

Your support
The British Library is a charity. Your support helps us open up a world of knowledge and inspiration for everyone. Please consider adding a donation to your basket.

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Dates and times

Wednesday 16 July
18.15
Enjoy the exhibition until 20.00
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Wednesday 16 July
18.45
Enjoy the exhibition until 20.00

Quiet Hour @ Brooklands Museum, Surrey
2025-07-19 09:00 - 10:00 | Brooklands Museum, Weybridge, KT13 0QN, United Kingdom
Quiet Hour, Saturday 19 July from 9am.

We will open our gates an hour early at 9am for a Quiet Hour for our second Working Vehicles Day so that you can see the big, unusual and surprisingly familiar up close!
Our Aircraft Factory the home of our Wellington Bomber, the Flight Shed where you have a go at deciphering Morse Code, step inside the Vickers Wellington walkthrough as well as being able to get up close and sit in the pilot’s seats of the Hawker Hunter and Harrier aircraft.*
Visitors who are neurodivergent can enjoy these areas of the Museum, free from the hustle and bustle of our normal opening hours.
​​​Our Café will be open for our ‘Brooklands Breakfast offer’.
The Museum will then be open as normal from 10am – 5pm when all our exhibit areas will be open. *some activities have step access only

Autism Friendly Opening @ Oxford Museum of Natural History
2025-07-19 09:00 - 10:00 | Oxford University Museum of Natural History, Oxford, OX1 3PW
Autism Friendly Opening

Saturday, 19 July 2025
09:00 – 10:00
This is a free event but booking is required. To book your place(s) please email: education@oum.ox.ac.uk.

About the event
A relaxed morning opening for families with members on the Autism Spectrum to explore the Museum collections in a quiet environment. More information, including a visual guide, will be emailed to attendees a week prior to the event to help you to prepare for your visit. Please note that although this is a relaxed opening there may still be noises in the Museum so please bring along ear protectors if required. This is a joint event with the Pitt Rivers Museum.

Accessibility information

Wheelchair accessible?
Yes

Hearing loops?
No

Seating?
Yes

Refreshments?
No

Flashing lights?
No

Loud noises?
No

Sensory Friendly: Design and Draw with Light @ V&A, South Kensington
2025-07-19 11:00 - 16:00 | V&A, London, SW7 2RL, United Kingdom
Sensory Friendly: Design and Draw with Light
Take part in these free child and family workshops for visitors with a neurodiversity or sensory processing disorder and their families, get creative and have fun!

Workshop

Saturday, 19 July 2025

V&A South Kensington

Free

Book now

+44 (0)20 7942 2000

Saturday, 19 July 2025

11.00 – 16.00

V&A South Kensington
Cromwell Road
London, SW7 2RL

Art Studio, Learning Centre

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Families
Families with children over 5

Free event

Book now

Come along to our Sensory Friendly: Design and Draw with light, a monthly workshop for neurodiverse visitors of all ages and their families. Join this session to explore drawing and designing with light!
This session will explore the idea of ‘home’. As a family you’ll get to design, build and draw using projections, fabrics and UV lights. Play with light and dark, reflections, shadows, and colours. Create and experiment using a mixture of different art materials to make colourful projections in the space.
If you need a break, there will be a breakout space available through the day, with one within the event space and the other nearby. This space will have: a blackout tent, cushions, sensory toys, and ear defenders.
All activities are optional, and you can visit at any point during the event timings, between 11am – 4pm. However, please book your tickets to give us an idea if you’re likely to visit us earlier 11am-1:30pm, or later in the day 1:30-4pm.
This session is inspired by Rachel Sale Adobe’s Illustration resident at South Kensington V&A, and the Museum’s collection. These sessions are created and led by Groundswell Arts.
This is an activity for families where either a child or the parent/ carer/ guardian has a neurodiversity or sensory processing disorder. This is a free, drop-in event for families to enjoy all together; no child can be left unattended. Suitable for ages 5+.

Image credit: Groundswell Arts Shadows – Credit Anna Gordon

Please click on ‘download brochure’ on the right-hand side if you’d like to find out more about Groundswell Arts and the rest of the team supporting the events on the day. You’ll also find a visual story to prepare for your visit.

All materials will be provided, all sourced sustainably. No previous creative experience is necessary.

Siblings, family members, and carers, of all ages are all welcome (please book a space for each child attending).

The Museum is accessible and step-free. Please find further information by clicking here

To join our families mailing list please click here.

Relaxed Evening Event Hiroshige - artist of the open road @ British Museum, London
2025-07-21 18:30 - 20:00 | British Museum, London, WC1B 3DG, United Kingdom
This event welcomes people with disabilities, neurodivergent individuals and anyone with sensory needs seeking a calmer environment in which to visit the Hiroshige: artist of the open road exhibition.
The first exhibition on Hiroshige to be held at the British Museum, and the first on the artist in London for more than a quarter of a century, this is a visually stunning portrait of a country about to change forever.
From fashionable figures and energetic city views to remote landscapes and impressions of the natural world, Utagawa Hiroshige (1797–1858) captured many aspects of life in the Japan of his time. Stunning bird-and-flower prints reveal his poetic feeling for nature while his evocative landscapes reflected the growing interest in travel across Japan. Hiroshige portrayed his world sometimes as it was, but often the way he imagined it could be.
The exhibition features prints, drawings, illustrated books and paintings from the British Museum collection, as well as a significant gift and loan of prints from Alan Medaugh, a major US collector of Hiroshige’s work, and other important loans. As well as exploring Hiroshige’s incredible body of work, this show considers his global legacy, which spans from Japan’s Edo period (1615–1868) through to Vincent van Gogh and contemporary artists such as Julian Opie.
This event is part of the public programme supporting Hiroshige: artist of the open road (1 May – 7 September 2025).
Booking information

Book now(Opens in new window) to reserve your place.
Please meet at the Montague Place entrance at 6.30pm. View the Museum map(Opens in new window) for more information.
Please note this event does not include any tour or activity in the gallery.
Carers and Disabled people’s companions do not need to book a ticket.
Assistance dogs are very welcome in the Museum.
If you have any access requirements or need assistance booking this event please email access@britishmuseum.org or phone +44 (0)20 7323 8971.

Dawnosaurs @ Natural History Museum, London
2025-07-23 08:00 - 10:00 | Natural History Museum, London, SW7 5BD, United Kingdom
Dawnosaurs: Relaxed Morning Visit

Event information

Neurodivergent children and their families have the opportunity to explore the museum before anyone else and enjoy activities around different themes.
19 February, 10 May, 23 July, 11 October, 6 December
08.00-10.00
Free, booking required
Tickets for February and May will go on sale in early January

Dawnosaurs is a free event for neurodivergent children (including autism ADHD, Tourette’s, OCD and other sensory processing difficulties).
Enjoy the Museum, free from the hustle and bustle of the general public. Visitors have access to a wide range of galleries and activities, supported by and led by experienced, neurodivergent-aware facilitators.
This event is best for children aged five to 15, and siblings are welcome.
Tickets
It’s essential that all visitors book a free ticket online in advance. Tickets are released for each event a few months in advance.
Please read the essential information before booking.

Dawnosaurs Visual Story (PDF 3.40MB)

Essential information

FAQs

Can’t make it to the Museum?

If you can’t make it to the Museum but still want to join in on the Dawnosaurs fun, take part in our free online activities from home at a time that suits you.

Discover Dawnosaurs online

2025 event dates
Wednesday 19 February (on sale soon)
Saturday 10 May (on sale soon)
Wednesday 23 July
Saturday 11 October
Saturday 6 December

Early Birds @ Science Museum, London
2025-07-26 08:00 - 11:00 | Science Museum, SW7 2DD
Early Birds is a sensory friendly event for families with members who need a quieter environment to enjoy the museum.

Next Early Birds: Saturday 26 July 2025

Early Birds visitors will also have an opportunity to book tickets to lower capacity sessions in Wonderlab at a reduced rate.

Future dates
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More about Early Birds
This event is suitable for those who benefit from visiting the museum free from the hustle and bustle of the general public (for example, individuals with autism spectrum conditions or sensory processing differences).
Taking place on selected Saturdays and Sundays across the year, we open the museum exclusively before or after hours, and wherever possible will have adjusted operations and/or lowered volume levels on exhibits.
As well as exploring some of the galleries, you can enjoy a selection of fun workshops in a gallery space. There will also be quiet areas for those needing to take a break. More details on exactly what to expect on the day will be sent out in advance of each Early Birds event.
The Early Birds accessible events are completely free and suitable for families with children aged 4–15. Siblings are welcome to attend, but all children and adults attending the event will need to book.

Information

Free Accessible event

Date: Saturday 26 July 2025
Time: 08.00-11.00
Price: Free but booking required

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Autism-Friendly Opening @ History of Science Museum - University of Oxford
2025-07-26 10:45 - 11:45 | History of Science Museum – University of Oxford, Oxford, OX1 3AZ, United Kingdom
Autism-Friendly Openings
Saturday 26 July | 10.45-11.45am

Email Helen to book for your family: learning@hsm.ox.ac.uk

A relaxed morning opening to enjoy the Museum displays and collections in a quiet environment for families with members on the autism spectrum.

At the Welcome Desk you can pick up a backpack designed with autism-friendly activities to help the whole family explore the museum together.
Although this is a relaxed opening, there may still be some noises around the Museum, so please do bring along ear protectors if you need them.

Book a space by emailing Helen: learning@hsm.ox.ac.uk

You can also join our mailing list to hear about future events.
And don’t miss Autism-Friendly openings at the Museum of Natural History.

Noises Off Morning @ Army Flying Museum, Hampshire
2025-07-28 09:00 - 12:30 | Army Flying Museum, Stockbridge, SO20 8FB, United Kingdom
Noises Off Morning

9am to 12.30pm on the last Monday of the month

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Our ‘Noises Off’ mornings run on the last Monday of the month between 9am and 12.30pm, however, please check the sessions by clicking on the button below because we occasionally have to cancel/move a session.
On these mornings sound effects in the Museum will be turned off, or down, so that visitors that may have sensory processing issues can explore in a quieter environment. Our booking system will also ensure that the Museum isn’t crowded on these mornings. We would advise visitors who wish to experience our normal sound effects and Helicopters in Action show to avoid visiting on these mornings, which will be marked on our booking system.
You can find information about what to expect when visiting the Museum and read our Accessibility statement HERE.

Relaxed Mondays @ The Cartoon Museum, London
2025-07-28 11:00 - 17:30, 2025-08-04 11:00 - 17:30 | Cartoon Museum, London, W1A 3AE
Relaxed Mondays: Events this year: February 17th. April 7th. May 26th. July 28th. August 4th. August 25th. October 27.

Overview
Our free Relaxed Monday events have been specifically designed for children and young people with autism spectrum conditions or sensory processing differences.
Events this year: February 17th. April 7th. May 26th. July 28th. August 4th. August 25th. October 27.Events are free, but advance booking is essential. One ticket per person, and one member of the group needs to be aged 5-25 with autism spectrum conditions or sensory processing differences. Drop-in workshops are most suitable for ages 8-14. Drinks and snacks will be available. Join us for a free morning or afternoon event specifically designed for children and young people with autism spectrum conditions or sensory processing differences. The event offers children and young people the opportunity to visit the museum without the distraction of other visitors, accompanied by their families, carers or friends. Throughout each session there will be drop-in cartoon workshops with our cartoonist Steve Marchant, as well as a self-led trail of the museum – or you can just use the time to explore the museum at your own pace. We cannot be responsible for any attendees. However, if there are any access requirements you would like us to know about or discuss, as well as any questions you may have, please email learning@cartoonmuseum.org and our Learning and Outreach Officer, Steve, will be happy to talk through everything. If you have booked tickets, we will email you our accessibility information ahead of the visit, including: Visual Story of the day, exhibition videos along with accessible descriptions, sensory descriptions of the museum, and the best accessible routes to get to the museum using public transport.

Location

Quiet Hour @ Brooklands Museum, Surrey
2025-07-29 09:00 - 10:00 | Brooklands Museum, Weybridge, KT13 0QN, United Kingdom
Quiet Hour, Tuesday 29 July from 9am.

Our Aircraft Factory the home of our Wellington Bomber, the Flight Shed where you have a go at deciphering Morse Code, step inside the Vickers Wellington walkthrough as well as being able to get up close and sit in the pilot’s seats of the Hawker Hunter and Harrier aircraft.*
Visitors who are neurodivergent can enjoy these areas of the Museum, free from the hustle and bustle of our normal opening hours.
Concorde Sensory Tour, £3.50pp
Join us on this special guided tour of Concorde, the world’s most famous aircraft, back at its home in Brooklands. You will experience a feast for the senses as you handle genuine objects from staff and passengers of Concorde and enjoy an item from the menu! This experience is particularly suited to neurodivergent people and those with sensory needs. There will be reduced noise in this tour.
25-minute guided tour which includes:
· Complimentary Concorde Boarding pass
· Hear about the history and operation of the Concorde fleet
· Handle clothing, photographs, and memorabilia from Concorde’s flying days
· Sit in the comfort of Concorde Passenger seats
· Complimentary Concorde Flight Certificate
· Taste a sample from an actual in-flight Concorde menu
​​​Our Café will be open for our ‘Brooklands Breakfast offer’.
The Museum will then be open as normal from 10am – 4pm when all our exhibit areas will be open. *some activities have step access only

Relaxed Opening - More than human @ Design Museum, London
2025-07-30 10:00 - 12:00 | Design Museum, London, Greater London, W8 6AG, United Kingdom
Featuring art, design, architecture and technology, this thought-provoking show will present visitors with radical ideas on how to design with — and better understand — the living world. By bringing together over 140 works spanning contemporary and traditional practices, fine art, product design, architecture and interactive installations, the exhibition will explore how humans can relearn to design with and for the natural world in the face of climate emergency.
Open from July 2025.
Location: Ground Floor

Visit the exhibition webpage for further information about More than Human
Book your tickets here

The Relaxed Opening allows you to visit our exhibitions with fewer people in the gallery, a more relaxed attitude towards noise and movement, and additional support.
Special adjustments will include:

Fewer tickets are available per time slot, so the galleries will be less busy than usual
A small Chill Room will be available on Level -1, near the gallery entrance and exit
A selection of tactile materials from the exhibition will be available to touch during the relaxed opening
You can download a Sensory Map and a Large Print Guide for each exhibition space from our Access Information webpage, and also on this page (please scroll down to find out more)
A print copy of the Sensory Maps and Large Print Guides will be available onsite during the Relaxed opening. Please ask a member of staff for assistance

Please note:

You must purchase a ticket to each exhibition
The museum’s cafés, shops, and other displays are also open to the public from 10:00am
A video description of the entrance journey to the museum will be added to this page soon
You can use the museum’s free Wi-Fi during your visit by setting up a free account
The recommended time to see the exhibitions is approximately one hour for each gallery space, but this really varies from visitor to visitor

How to book your ticket:

Pre-booking online is required as spaces are limited
Ticket sales are limited to 50% capacity, so we recommend booking early to avoid disappointment
Tickets are non-refundable. If you cannot make it to the event, please contact the team via the email bookings@designmuseum.org as soon as possible, and we will get in touch to exchange your ticket for another time.
After your booking, you will receive an automated email to confirm your purchase. And, 4 days before the event date, you will receive an email with further information to help you prepare for your visit
Suitable Age: 12 +. Children under 16 must be accompanied by a responsible, ticket-holding adult

Scroll down for more information and booking links.

Miller’s Ark, My Way @ The MERL, Reading
2025-08-01 10:00 - 11:30 | Museum of English Rural Life, Reading, RG1 5EX
Miller’s Ark, My Way at The MERL

FOR NEURODIVERGENT VISITORS AND THEIR FAMILIES

Booking Details
Booking essential

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Details

Date:
August 1
Time:

10:00 am – 11:30 am

Cost:
£2
Event Category:
Events and workshops

Venue

The Museum of English Rural Life

The Museum of English Rural Life, Redlands Road
Reading, Berkshire RG1 5EX United Kingdom + Google Map

Bring a picnic, meet the Miller’s Ark farm animals and enjoy other activities in the MERL garden.
This event will be a relaxed session with additional sensory provision, geared towards neurodivergent visitors and their families. Please only book this session if you feel it is appropriate to do so.
Limited spaces: Booking required
£2 per person (including adults). Under 2s free
The garden will be closed to public with a limited number of tickets available plus:

social story and visual timetable
breakout space
sensory backpacks and sensory gadgets‌

Attendees are welcome to remain in the garden at the end of the Miller’s Ark, My Way session but it is likely to get very busy from 12pm onwards as visitors arrive for the next session (Miller’s Ark at The MERL).

Morning Stars: Beginners @ Royal Observatory Greenwich, London
2025-08-02 10:15 - 11:00 | Planetarium, Royal Observatory, London, SE10 8XJ
Ticketed
Essential Information

Type
Planetarium shows

Location

Royal Observatory

Date and Times
17 and 22 February, 7 and 11 April, 26 and 30 May, 2 and 16 August | 10.15-11.00am

Prices
£10 Adult | £5 Child | Free Companion tickets

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Our Morning Stars planetarium shows are designed for anyone who would benefit from a calmer and more relaxed environment, in particular those with autism.

These shows are presented live by a Royal Observatory astronomer with several adaptations from our normal planetarium sessions, including:

Room lighting is left at a higher level, bright enough that you can walk around safely, and leave and re-enter the show if you wish.
Narration is much slower and calmer.
The presenter will describe everything before it happens, giving plenty of time for you to prepare for any changes in light levels, imagery or sounds.
A small number of ear defenders will be available to borrow for the duration of the show. You will be able to take a pair after you enter the planetarium.
Fewer tickets are available so there is more space to spread out from other visitors.
The show runs at the beginning of the day, so fewer visitors will be around the site in general.

To help you prepare for your Morning Stars show, we have a visual guide to visiting the planetarium available to download.

Download Morning Stars Visual Story – Jun 2024.pdf
pdf, 2.58 MB

Free entry to the Royal Observatory Site is included with this show. Please note that this site will also be open to general entry, so may be overwhelming for some.

There are different variations of this show, to suit those with different levels of astronomy knowledge:

Variation
Upcoming Dates

Beginners
17 February, 7 April, 30 May, 2 August

Advanced
22 February, 11 April, 26 May, 16 August

Beginners show
10.15-11.00am | Royal Observatory Greenwich
This version of the show is more suitable for younger children or anyone who has very little knowledge of astronomy.
It will feature:

The night sky in general
Constellations
The Moon
Mars
Saturn
Deep space images

Advanced show
10.15-11.00am | Royal Observatory Greenwich
This version of the show is more suitable for older children, adults or anyone who would benefit from a more in-depth look into the subject.
It will feature:

The night sky in general
Constellations
Star formation
How stars end
The Moon
The planets with a close look at at least one
Galaxies (if time allows)

Under-5s will not be admitted – the beginners show is suitable for younger children.

How to book

Planetarium shows are available to book online and by phone. Our shows are very popular, so to prevent any disappointment, we recommend booking your tickets in advance.
To book your tickets, please click here or contact the Bookings team on 0208 312 6608. The office is open Monday-Sunday, 9am-5pm.
We have a very limited number of free tickets for each session available for Members of Royal Museums Greenwich. Please contact the Membership office to learn more.

Check out the full list of upcoming planetarium shows and events here.
Header image by ESA/Hubble & NASA

Relaxed workshop - Shadow Signs @ Wellcome Collection, London
2025-08-02 14:00 - 16:00 | Wellcome Collection, London, NW1 2BE
What you’ll do
Join us for a physical movement workshop that teaches you how to create silhouettes with your hands and body.
The workshop is inspired by our collections and explores the Victorian pastime of shadowgraphy. Shadowgraphy is the practice of creating shadows or silhouettes using an illuminated screen for storytelling, self-expression and communication.
Deaf actors David Ellington and Ciaran O’Breen will guide you through a number of techniques using hand gestures, finger flexes and body movement. You’ll have the opportunity to invent your own shadow signs, create a story or perform with others.
This workshop will be guided in BSL, with voice over interpreters available for non-signers.
Chill-Out Room
Any time you want to find a space away from the activities, you can head to our Chill-Out Room to lie down or relax. There will be low lighting, comfortable seating, cushions, mats, ear defenders, earplugs and sensory toys.
Who can come
This workshop is for people aged 14 to 19 years old and disabled people aged 14 to 25 years old.

SENsory Astronights @ Science Museum, London
2025-08-02 19:15 - 2025-08-03 10:00 | Science Museum, SW7 2DD
SENsory Astronights

SENsory Astronights is an overnight event for families with members who benefit from a more relaxed museum atmosphere. Experience all the excitement of our Astronights in a more calm and free-flowing environment.

Next SENsory Astronights: Saturday 2 August 2025
Explore the museum, free from the regular hustle and bustle, take part in some fun workshops, watch an exciting science show, and then sleep in one of our galleries!
More about SENsory Astronights
SENsory Astronights is designed for children with special educational needs or disabilities. Campers can enter the museum after it has closed to the general public to explore the galleries and take part in a selection of fun activities, including workshops and shows.
At around 23.30 it’s lights out for a night like no other—sleeping in one of the museum galleries!
The next morning we’ll provide you with breakfast, before you get the opportunity to experience some more amazing activities. These might include a showing in our IMAX cinema, or a visit to our interactive Wonderlab.
Throughout the event there will be quiet spaces available for those who need to take a break.
Each SENsory Astronights event is different. More details on exactly what to expect on the day will be sent out in advance of each event.

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Accessible event

Date: Saturday 2 August 2025
Price: £35 per camper
Age: 7-17

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Frequently asked questions

Scheduled dates
August 2025

Frequently asked questions
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What will we be doing?
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Do we have to stay overnight?
Facilities and accessibility

Please see full booking and cancellation terms at Astronights tickets terms and conditions.

Rise and Roar - Quiet Session in the Magic Garden @ Hampton Court, Surrey
2025-08-03 09:30 - 11:00 | Hampton Court Palace, Surrey, KT8 9AU, United Kingdom
Quiet sessions in The Magic Garden

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When
Selected dates from April – October 2025 09:30 – 11:00

Where

Magic Garden

Ticketing information

Included in palace admission (Members go free)
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Events
Families

Start of the events summaryJoin us for quiet sessions in The Magic Garden at Hampton Court Palace, aimed at Neurodivergent and Learning-Disabled children, and their families and friends.
During this session, we have lower visitor capacity than usual and lower noise levels. We turn off bathroom hand dryers, implement adaptations to staff operations such as using earpieces for radios, and do not use the tannoy system.
The session begins at 09.30 and ends at 11.00.
Dates in 2025

Sunday 01 June
Sunday 06 July
Sunday 03 August
Sunday 07 September
Sunday 05 October

Visit information
Each group member, including our valued Members and those aged under three years, must have a palace entry ticket.
Up to three infant tickets per booking are permitted (up to two infants for joint and individual members).
No more than one companion/carer permitted per group and one booking per person/membership. For family 1A and Family 2A (or Group) the number of tickets issued will be for those named on the membership account only. Membership card must be shown upon arrival.
Adult child ratio of 1:5.

About The Magic Garden
The Magic Garden is a unique, interactive play garden, inspired by the history and stories of Hampton Court Palace.
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Calm at the Castle @ Colchester Castle, Essex
2025-08-03 15:00 - 17:00 | Colchester Castle, Colchester, CO1 1TJ
Calm At The Castle

03/08/2025

Colchester Castle

Included in admission

Suitable for Families

History

About this Event
Join us on the first Sunday of every month from 3 PM to 5 PM for a quieter experience at Colchester Castle.
These sessions are designed for anyone who would benefit from a calmer environment, including visitors with autism or sensory sensitivities. During this time, we reduce sensory stimulation by turning off sounds and visual displays, and a dedicated sensory space is available away from the main galleries.
Ear defenders, visual guides, and twiddlemuffs are available free of charge at the museum’s reception.
For more information about accessibility and our sensory-friendly resources, visit our Access page.

Relaxed Evening Event: Ancient Sculpture @ British Museum, London
2025-08-04 18:30 - 20:00 | British Museum, London, WC1B 3DG, United Kingdom
This event welcomes people with disabilities, neurodivergent individuals and anyone with sensory needs seeking a calmer environment.
Join us for a relaxed evening at the Museum devoted to exploring the wonders of ancient sculpture. This event offers a unique opportunity to experience the Museum’s Egyptian, Greek and Roman galleries in a calm, sensory-friendly environment ideal for visitors with learning disabilities, their families, friends and carers.
During this event, guests can view, sketch and even touch some of the pieces of the galleries at their own pace, learning about the distinctive styles, materials and techniques used by sculptors from the ancient civilisations of Egypt, Greece and Rome.
Booking information

Book now(Opens in new window) to secure your place.
Please meet at the Montague Place entrance at 6.30pm. View the Museum map(Opens in new window) for more information.
Carers and Disabled people’s companions do not need to book a ticket.
Assistance dogs are very welcome in the Museum.
If you have any access requirements or need assistance booking this event please email access@britishmuseum.org or phone +44 (0)20 7323 8971.

Seacole Sessions - Design a Dressing (with Storytelling) @ Museum of the Order of St John, London
2025-08-05 11:00 - 14:30 | Museum of the Order of St John, London, EC1M 4DA
Learn simple bandaging techniques whilst illustrating your own bandage.

Seacole Sessions are sensory friendly events for families. They are designed to support autistic and neurodiverse families and are suitable for people who would benefit from visiting the museum when it is less crowded and noisy. Spaces for these activities are limited and free tickets must be booked in advance. All those who sign up will be sent a visual story via email.

Important information:
•Our programme is recommended for 3-10 year olds but siblings and babies are very welcome.
•Children must be accompanied by an adult for the duration of the activity.
•The workshop will take place in the Museum’s Learning Centre, beside the Priory Church, on the north side of St John’s Square. For an exact location, please use what3words:///pardon.thing.fuzzy.
•If you can no longer attend the activity, please let us know so that we can give another family the opportunity to participate.
•If anyone in your group has sensory needs please contact us (museum@sja.org.uk) and we will ensure that your table is located in a quieter environment, provide you with a visual story or talk through how else we can best assist you on the day.

Relaxed Visits @ Newton Abbot Museum, Devon
2025-08-11 13:00 - 15:00 | Newton Abbot Museum, Newton Abbot, TQ12 1JQ, United Kingdom
Upcoming Relaxed visits
Newton Abbot Museum welcomes anyone who might benefit from visiting the Museum at a quieter time.
Upcoming Sessions:
Monday 11th August, 1pm-3pm
Monday 27th October, 1pm-3pm
Monday 16th February, 1pm-3pm
In the meantime you can contact the museum to find out when the quieter times in the museum are.

View of Newton Abbot Museum from the Welcome Desk

Explore our galleries in a calm and relaxed environment where we will ensure our sound levels are reduced. There will be a quiet space available away from the galleries, and you are welcome to borrow our new sensory bags and ear-defenders.
These sessions are great for visitors with Autistic Spectrum Disorder or other communication and sensory needs and their families / carers but are suitable for all.

‘Chill Out’ Room

To help you prepare for your visit we have made a visual story which you can see if you click here. For other access information please visit our Museum Access page.
If you have any questions about the Museum’s relaxed visits or require any further information, please email museum@newtonabbot-tc.gov.uk or phone 01626 201121

Seacole Sessions Family Activity: Lavender Playdough @ Museum of the Order of St John, London
2025-08-12 11:00 - 14:30 | Museum of the Order of St John, London, EC1M 4DA
Join us for scented fun by making your own lavender playdough to take home!

Seacole Sessions are sensory friendly events for families. They are designed to support autistic and neurodiverse families and are suitable for people who would benefit from visiting the museum when it is less crowded and noisy. Spaces for these activities are limited and free tickets must be booked in advance. All those who sign up will be sent a visual story via email.

Important information:
•Our programme is recommended for 3-10 year olds but siblings and babies are very welcome.
•Children must be accompanied by an adult for the duration of the activity.
•The workshop will take place in the Museum’s Learning Centre, beside the Priory Church, on the north side of St John’s Square. For an exact location, please use what3words:///pardon.thing.fuzzy.
•If you can no longer attend the activity, please let us know so that we can give another family the opportunity to participate.
•If anyone in your group has sensory needs please contact us (museum@sja.org.uk) and we will ensure that your table is located in a quieter environment, provide you with a visual story or talk through how else we can best assist you on the day.

Space: Could Life Exist Beyond Earth? Relaxed Exhibition Viewing @ Natural History Museum, London
2025-08-13 10:00 - 12:00 | Natural History Museum, London, SW7 5BD, United Kingdom
Space: Could Life Exist Beyond Earth? Relaxed Exhibition Viewing
Experience our out-of-this-world exhibition away from busy daytime crowds at one of our relaxed exhibition viewings, designed specifically for disabled and neurodiverse visitors.
Book your tickets
4 June 2025 – 7 February 2026, first Saturday and first Wednesday of each month
Adult: £7–£16.50, Child: £3.50–£8.25, Disabled person’s companion: Free, Member: Free
Waterhouse Gallery
Exhibitions
Relaxed visit
Audio-described
Our newest exhibition transports you to distant worlds as you explore space in the search for life.
Travel from Earth’s extreme environments to asteroids, go back in time on Mars, dive beneath the surface of icy moons and venture beyond our solar system. Explore the latest science and get up close to the technology that’s bringing us nearer to discovering if anything is out there. Smell planets, touch parts of our solar system, design your own space mission and see what scientists believe could exist in our out-of-this-world exhibition.
