SENDsational Mornings @ NHM Tring, Hertfordshire
2026-05-24 10:00 - 12:00 (Europe/London) | NHM Tring, Tring, HP23 6AP, United Kingdom
SENDsational Mornings at Tring

An opportunity for children with neurodiverse conditions to enjoy the Museum at a quieter time.

Book your tickets

Sunday 1 February and Sunday 24 May, 10:00–12:00

Free, booking required

The Natural History Museum at Tring

Relaxed visit

Pre-visit information (PDF 185KB)Pre-visit visual guide (PDF 3.5MB)

We are excited to present SENDsational Mornings at Tring, Hertfordshire.
Our SENDsational mornings offer children with neurodiverse conditions, including autism and other sensory processing difficulties, the chance to take part in activities and enjoy our galleries with their families and siblings away from the hustle and bustle of the general public.
This event is best for children aged five to 15 and siblings are welcome.
What can you expect from the experience?

Visitors have access to a few activities including specimen handling, crafting and a gallery trail.
All activities are supported by experienced, autism-aware facilitators.
A sensory space will be available for those children needing a quieter and calmer space.
All of the galleries, outdoor spaces and the shop will be accessible throughout the event.
Each event has a different theme. In February it’s Deserts, in May it’s rainforests, in August it’s Oceans and in November it’s Autumn.

Walk-ups are not possible – you must have a ticket. Adult tickets are limited to three per group.
We will email more information about your visit a week in advance, to help you prepare for your visit. On the day you will be given a programme and map to let you know what you can do.
The Museum in South Kensington has been successfully running a similar event called Dawnosaurs for the past four years.
Before your visit take a look at our pre-visit information including a visual guide and logistics and facilities information.

See event dates and times

Sunday 1 February

Available time slots

10:00

Book your tickets

Sunday 24 May

Relaxed mornings for adults | May (autism and learning disability friendly) @ Portrait, Scotland
2026-05-26 10:30 - 11:30 | Portrait Scotland, Edinburgh, EH2 1JD, United Kingdom
Relaxed mornings for adults | May (autism and learning disability friendly)

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Portrait
Tuesday 26 May 2026, 10.30–11.30am
Free
Booking essential
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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 spaces and take part in creative activities. There will be a quiet, comfortable space available at all times for you to use.
Places are free but limited so please book online.
Only one ticket is needed per participant, companions do not need a ticket.
For more information or assistance please contact us on 0131 624 6410 or learning@nationalgalleries.org.
Watch an introduction to the gallery
Download sensory map

Early Explorer Morning: Caribbean connections @ London Transport Museum
2026-05-27 08:30 - 10:00 | London Transport Museum, WC2E 7BB
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 and disabled children. There will be a sensory space, a quiet space and sensory bags available throughout the morning.
Celebrate Caribbean history and culture as we mark 70 years since London Transport began recruiting employees in the Caribbean. In 1956, London Transport launched a recruitment campaign in the Caribbean, inviting people to work on buses, stations, canteens and track maintenance. Their contribution shaped the city we know today.
Discover how Caribbean communities helped keep London moving and enjoy hands-on fun for all ages.

Key information
Advanced booking is essential as places are limited. Families are welcome to stay later, general public will be admitted from 10:00.
Tickets:
Free for children with one accompanying adult. Additional adults, £18.50.

Gallery

Meet Donald

B/W print; Half length portrait of Mr Donald Hinds a bus conductor from Jamaica, 1964 – 1965

In the 1950s and 1960s, many people travelled from places like Jamaica, Barbados and Trinidad to the United Kingdom – and many stayed in London! They found important jobs in hospitals, factories and also in London Transport (what we know today as Transport for London).
Donald Hinds was originally from Jamaica and moved to London, where he worked as a bus conductor.
What did a bus conductor do?

Sold tickets in the bus
Helped passengers get on and off
Helped with directions
Kept everyone safe

Fun fact
In the 1960s, bus conductors helped Londoners get around long before modern Oyster cards and contactless payment existed!

Jurassic Oceans: Monsters of the Deep Relaxed Exhibition Viewing @ Natural History Museum, London
2026-05-27 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-05-30 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-06-03 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-06-06 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-06-10 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-06-13 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-06-17 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-06-20 10:00 - 11:00 and 7 more dates | Natural History Museum, London, SW7 5BD, United Kingdom
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 viewings, designed specifically for our neurodiverse and disabled visitors.
With a reduced capacity, careful lighting and low-noise levels, these viewings allow you to explore the depths of the Jurassic oceans, away from the daytime crowds.
Packed with the all monsters you want to see as well as millions-of-years-old fossils, bite-sized science and gigantic fun, Jurassic Oceans: Monsters of the Deep is our latest blockbuster exhibition.
It’s the perfect blend of prehistoric monsters, memory-making moments and hands-on discovery from our expert palaeontologists.

Relaxed Hours, Late Opening @ Imperial War Museum, London
2026-05-28 16:00 - 19:00 | Imperial War Museum, London, SE1 6HZ, United Kingdom
Relaxed Hours
Late Opening

28 May 2026

4pm to 7pm

IWM London

Everyone

Free event

Booking required

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© 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 conditions or would otherwise benefit from a quieter environment to explore IWM London.
As part of our late opening, you will be able to explore all our current exhibitions and have the opportunity to participate in family-friendly activities.
There will also be quiet rooms for those needing to take a break, a breakout space, and an indoor eating area for anyone wishing to bring their own food.
To help ensure a smooth entry to the museum, we kindly ask visitors to book a free ticket online in advance. However, we will still have capacity available onsite for those who are unable to book tickets.
We will send all visitors an email around a week before the event with more information and a visual walkthrough to help you fully plan for your visit. Please be aware, the museum will still be open to the general public from 4pm to 6pm.

Access

If you would like a step-free entrance, please use the West Entrance, which can be found by following the path along the right side of the museum’s main entrance. A map can be downloaded here, or use What3words: ///dairy.chef.full. See IWM’s Accessibility Page for more information.
Tickets are limited to 6 per group.
IWM London is fully accessible by wheelchair. There are manual wheelchairs available for loan on a first-come, first-served basis. These are provided free of charge and are located at the West Entrance.
There are some limited designated disabled parking bays available (located off Brook Drive, behind IWM London). Any visitors wishing to use these bays must book them prior to the event by contacting us at RearYard@zeglobal.com or calling 020 7416 500. Please provide your vehicle model and registration number, your expected time of arrival and a contact number when requesting a space.
If the museum is busy, there will be one tannoy announcement during this event at 5:45 pm, alerting existing visitors that the museum will be closing to members of the public not in attendance for the Relaxed Hours session. There are no other planned announcements. Fifteen minutes before closing at 6:45 pm, you will be approached by staff to let you know about the upcoming closure.

© IWM

Exhibition Information

There will be a temporary exhibition running called Beauty and Destruction: Wartime London in Art, telling the story of London during the Second World War, as seen by artists.
Please be aware that areas of our galleries can be dark and contain loud noises and potentially distressing images. Details of where these areas are located can be found in the visual walkthrough. There will be signage at the event.
The exhibitions are designed to encourage visitors to consider the experiences of people during conflict. In our First World War Galleries, there is a short, optional section that takes visitors through a replica trench. The floor in this area is textured, with low lighting and sound effects. Visitors using mobility aids, with mobility impairments, sensory processing differences or with buggies may wish to take extra care in this area or take an alternative route that avoids this experience.

Facilities
· The café will be open for hot drinks and cold snacks.
· Accessible toilets and baby change facilities are available throughout the museum and are signposted.
· There are a small number of ear defenders and sensory backpacks containing items that may help your visit. They are available upon request on a first-come, first-serve basis and are free to use. Examples of what they may contain include:

Ear defenders
Sunflower lanyard.
2x fidget toys.
A simple map.
Magnifying glass.
Cuddly toy.
Pencils and grips.
Emotions fan.
Reading overlays.

Relaxed Opening @ History of Science Museum, Oxford
2026-05-30 09:00 - 10:00 | History of Science Museum – University of Oxford, Oxford, OX1 3AZ, United Kingdom
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* with 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.
All ages welcome.
Book a space by emailing Helen: learning@hsm.ox.ac.uk

*The Museum’s SEND-friendly backpacks for families were developed in collaboration with RAL Space and Iffley Academy specialist school.

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

May Half Term Relaxed Morning @ Gunnersbury Park and Museum, London
2026-05-30 10:00 - 12:00 | Gunnersbury Park Museum, London, W5 4NH
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 the day you will be able to:

Discover and play with popular toys from the past 100 years. Handle a 1930s toy tractor, build a 1960s tower block, play with a cup and ball and more!
Play with giant Jenga, Fishing games, Dominos, Snakes and Ladders, Quoits, and others.
Take part in hands-on craft activities.

Our friendly staff and volunteers will be on hand to offer a warm welcome and any support you may need. Chill-out room and indoor picnic room will also be available.
Book your space via the button on this page. Numbers will be limited to ensure a quiet environment.
Access:
Wheelchair AccessibleAutism/neuro-diverse friendlyTactile ElementsSeating AvailableQuiet Rooms Available

SEND Play @ Young V&A, London
2026-06-06 10:30 - 12:00 | Young V&A, London, E2 9PA
SEND Play (Feb-Jun 2026)
A session just for children with sensory differences or SEND and their families

Drop-in

Occurs on the first Saturday of the Month from February – June. Additional date – Saturday 14 February.

Young V&A

Free

+44 (0)20 7942 2000

Occurs on the first Saturday of the Month from February – June. Additional date – Saturday 14 February.

10.30 – 12.00

Young V&A
Cambridge Heath Road
Bethnal Green, London, E2 9PA

Across the musem

Families
Children with sensory differences or SEND and their families

Free event

Every first Saturday of the month join Young V&A’s Play Champions for a SEND Play session.
Saturday 7th February, 10.30am-12pm
Join us for a whole-family Sensory Design workshop for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities and their families. Explore textiles and textile processes and join us an open-ended exploration where there are no wrong answers. This session has been designed for children and young people who enjoy exploring the world through touch.
Alongside the workshop, our Designer in the Shed, Amanda Vesthardt will open her sensory installation for families to explore.
Saturday 14th February, 10.30am-12pm (half term session)
Explore the Mini Museum in Young V&A’s Play Gallery, a space that celebrates the texture, colour and sound of objects. This session is relaxed and designed with you and your child in mind. Children and their carers will be invited to enjoy the space and to play together with tactile and sensory materials. The Mini Museum will be open to children of any age with additional sensory needs for this inclusive play session.
Saturday 7th March, 10.30am-12pm
Explore the Mini Museum in Young V&A’s Play Gallery, a space that celebrates the texture, colour and sound of objects. This session is relaxed and designed with you and your child in mind. Children and their carers will be invited to enjoy the space and to play together with tactile and sensory materials. The Mini Museum will be open to children of any age with additional sensory needs for this inclusive play session.
Saturday 4th April, 10.30am-12pm
Explore a sensory story inspired by an object from the museum’s Adventure gallery with our Play Champions. This session was developed with sensory artist Natalya Martin and is relaxed and designed with you and your child in mind. You will be invited to play with tactile and sensory materials, helping to bring the story to life together.
Saturday 2nd May, 10.30am-12pm
Join us for a whole-family Sensory Design workshop for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities and their families. Explore our tactile library of objects and join us an open-ended exploration where there are no wrong answers.
In this workshop, we invite you to have fun exploring a wide range of design materials and techniques. Supported by a visual step-by-step explanation, you’ll assemble objects with a focus on the senses. This session has been designed for children and young people who enjoy exploring the world through touch.
Saturday 6th June, 10.30am-12pm
Explore the Mini Museum in Young V&A’s Play Gallery, a space that celebrates the texture, colour and sound of objects. This session is relaxed and designed with you and your child in mind. Children and their carers will be invited to enjoy the space and to play together with tactile and sensory materials. The Mini Museum will be open to children of any age with additional sensory needs for this inclusive play session.
Further information:
For Saturday 7th February and Saturday 2nd May:

The session will be held in Open studio on the first floor in the Design Gallery at Young V&A. Our building has step-free access to all public areas.
Lifts are on the right as you enter the Town Square and at the back of the Imagine Gallery. In line with the museum’s approach to fire safety, a maximum of six mobility impaired persons may occupy the first floor at any one time.
On the same floor is The Factory, a quieter, dimmed space with a process video playing.

For Saturday 14th February, 7th March and Saturday 6th June:

The session will be held in the Mini Museum in the Play Gallery at Young V&A, which can be accessed via the ramp. Our building has step-free access to all public areas.
The Mini Museum is usually reserved for children aged 2 and under. For this inclusive play session, it will be open to children of any age with additional sensory needs. Our Play Champions will support visitors to safely share the space together. The Mini Museum will return to being exclusively for children aged 2 and under from 12 noon.

For Saturday 4th April:

This session will be held in The Stage on the ground floor in the Imagine Gallery at Young V&A. Our building has step-free access to all public areas.

Our visual story shows you pictures of the museum and how to access our spaces. Please check our Access page for further information.
This is a family event. Children must be accompanied by an adult during the workshop.
Visitors will be welcome to move around, make noise and leave or re-enter the session throughout.
Ear defenders are always available on request at our reception.
The activities will be mainly floor based, and we have a range of seating available.
We know that visiting a museum as a family requires lots of planning. If you would like further information or would like to tell us about your child’s needs in advance of the session, please contact us by email: yvalearningevent@vam.ac.uk
On the day, our friendly team will be available to help with your access needs. Please feel free to approach us to make your visit more comfortable.

This activity is part of Young V&A’s Power of Play programme. The Power of Play is a collective impact consortium which brings quality learning through play to children in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets. The programme is funded by LEGO Foundation and co-ordinated by the LEGO Group in London. Young V&A is participating in the programme alongside the Institute of Imagination, Save the Children, EasyPeasy and Ambition Aspire Achieve.

Relaxed Opening for Families @ Sir John Soane's Museum, London
2026-06-06 17:00 - 19:00 | Sir John Soane’s Museum, London, WC2A 3BP
Relaxed Opening
Event Info
06 Jun 2026
5 – 7pm
Free, advance booking essential – please email Rhiannon (rlitterick@soane.org.uk)
Sir John Soane’s Museum
Type:

Families

We welcome you to come and explore the Museum at our relaxed opening. This special event is for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities and or Neurodivergence and their families.
This is a self-guided session but there will be sensory activities, symbol trails and fidget toys you can borrow if you like and our friendly staff will be available to help.
This is our second relaxed opening and we’d love your feedback on the day as we plan to have more accessible activities in the future.
What to expect

Fewer visitors than usual (maximum 25, instead of 80), so the Museum will be quieter than usual, with minimal queuing outside
Lighting will be adjusted for a calm experience
Noise will be adjusted where possible, with hand driers in the toilets switched off and hand towels available instead
A selection of tactile materials related to the Museum will be available to touch
A chill out space will be available – just ask one of our friendly staff
The Visual story and a SEND family trail can be downloaded in advance from below, and printed versions will be available to guests on the day

Visiting & access information
We are in a Grade I listed, 19th-century building, so access to the Museum isn’t always straightforward. When planning your visit, it might be useful to know the following:

Please get in touch before your visit and we’ll do everything we can to make sure you have a positive experience. Rhiannon, our Public Programmes & Young People Manager, will be in touch with everyone who books in advance of the session to learn about their access needs
Due to the historic nature of the space, we are only able to accommodate one wheelchair user per Relaxed Opening slot
Everything in the Museum is on open display, and we ask visitors not to touch anything
There is historic furniture throughout the Museum – please don’t sit on the chairs. Please ask our friendly staff if you need to sit down
The Museum has some uneven flooring, with grilles in some places, through which you can see the floor below
The walls are covered with objects, some of which are extremely fragile
Some areas are dark and narrow
Tickets are free, with limited spaces available, and pre-booking is required. We are very sorry we will not be able to welcome anyone who has not pre-booked a ticket

For more information on accessibility, please visit our dedicated access page: https://www.soane.org/visit/accessibility
As there are a limited number of spaces available for this event, please email Rhiannon Litterick (rlitterick@soane.org.uk) to register your interest or join our waitlist for tickets. You will receive an email from Rhiannon with further information.

Download our Visual Story & Symbol Trails
Symbol Trails for Sir John Soane’s Museum | 315.15 KBVisual Story for Sir John Soane’s Museum | 5.49 MB

Relaxed Mornings in the Magic Garden @ Hampton Court Palace, Surrey
2026-06-07 09:30 - 11:00 | Hampton Court Palace, Surrey, KT8 9AU, United Kingdom
A relaxed morning event for Neurodivergent and Disabled children aged 3 to 16, and their families and friends.

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When
09 May, 07 June, 28 July, 02 August, 19 August, 13 September and 04 October 2026.
09:30 – 11:00

Where
Magic Garden

Ticketing information
Tickets cost £1.00.

Separate ticket (advance booking required)
Book tickets

The fountains will not be switched on during the sessions.

Events
Families
Access

Start of the events summaryJoin us for quiet sessions in The Magic Garden at Hampton Court Palace, aimed at Neurodivergent and Disabled children, and their families/friends.
We welcome all families who identify as Neurodivergent or Learning Disabled including ADHD, Autism, Anxiety, OCD, Tourette’s and all other sensory and processing difficulties.
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.
Ticket cost £1.00
This offer was formally known as Rise and Roar. The name, price and age range of the event has changed owing to the launch of our new Relaxed Events Programme for Children and Families. The change was made to bring these two offers closer to each other. For exact changes please see our FAQ’s page.
Dates in 2026

09 May
07 June
28 July
02 August
19 August
13 September
04 October

Each group member, including our valued Members and those aged under three years, must have a palace entry ticket.
Relaxed Mornings in the Magic Garden FAQs

Relaxed mornings for adults | June (autism and learning disability friendly) @ Portrait, Scotland
2026-06-23 10:30 - 11:30 | Portrait Scotland, Edinburgh, EH2 1JD, United Kingdom
Relaxed mornings for adults | May (autism and learning disability friendly)

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Tuesday 23 June 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 spaces and take part in creative activities. There will be a quiet, comfortable space available at all times for you to use.
Places are free but limited so please book online.
Only one ticket is needed per participant, companions do not need a ticket.
For more information or assistance please contact us on 0131 624 6410 or learning@nationalgalleries.org.
Watch an introduction to the gallery
Download sensory map

Early Birds @ Science Museum, London
2026-07-04 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 4 July 2026
This event is suitable for those who benefit from visiting the museum without the hustle and bustle of the general public—for example autistic visitors or those with sensory processing differences.
Taking place on selected Saturdays and Sundays across the year, we open the museum before or after hours exclusively to a reduced number of people, and wherever possible, with lowered volume and noise levels.
We will be celebrating all things space this year at Early Birds. Visitors will be able to:

Take inspiration from the Artemis missions with some space exploration themed hands-on workshops and craft activities.
Take part in our out-of-this-world Space Show.
Join our Explainer team on a journey through the Solar System with one of our Space on a Sphere talks.
Explore the Star Trek Warp Trail in a quieter environment and discover how this legendary sci-fi franchise inspired real-world science.
Explore our museum galleries including the iconic objects in our Space gallery.

Early Birds visitors will also have an opportunity to book tickets to lower capacity sessions in Wonderlab and Power Up at a reduced rate.
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 4 July 2026
Time: 08.00-11.00
Price: Free but booking required

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Accessibility at Early Birds
Future dates
FAQs

Accessibility at Early Birds
We are committed to making our Early Birds events open and accessible for everyone and will do our best to make any adjustments which would make the event more accessible for you.
You can find out more about accessibility at the museum on our website. If you have any questions or specific access requirements you’d like to discuss with us, please call the museum contact centre on 033 0058 0058.

Future dates

Early Birds Evening—Saturday 15 August
Early Birds Morning—Saturday 26 September

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Frequently asked questions
Do I need to book?
What else do I need to know?
I’m a school teacher, can I bring my class?
What if I’m over 15?

SEND-friendly hour London Transport Museum Depot @ Museum Depot - Acton
2026-07-04 10:00 - 11:00 | Acton Depot – London Transport Museum, London, W3 9BQ, United Kingdom
Depot open days: powering London
Museum Depot, Acton

Join us this summer as we celebrate all things electric at our summer Depot open days.
Step behind the scenes at our working Depot and explore how electricity has powered the city for over 125 years, from the first electric trams to today’s cutting-edge technology.
The Museum Depot is a treasure trove of transport history, usually closed to the public. Spend the day exploring our fascinating collection, including trams and trolleybuses, electric Underground stock, the pioneering 1967 automatic trains and early hybrid vehicles.
What’s happening

Hands-on fun: get creative with electric-themed drop-in activities designed for all ages
Historic vehicles: see iconic trams, trolleybuses and electric Underground trains up close
Interactive demos: watch live demonstrations from expert speakers showcasing the future of sustainable travel
Curious minds welcome: learn about iconic electric posters, electric vehicles of the past, and what’s next for London’s transport
SEND-friendly hours: designed for visitors with additional needs, including visitors with special educational needs and disabled visitors

It’s a day packed with discovery, creativity and family fun, perfect for curious kids and grown-ups alike.

Tickets
Adult: £19 / £18 concession / £15.50 local resident
Child 4-17 years of age: £10 / £8 local resident
Children under 3 years of age: Free
SEND-friendly hour
Saturday, 4 July – 10:00 – 11:00
These sessions are especially for our visitors with additional needs, including visitors with special educational needs and disabled visitors.
Annual Pass Plus holders
Annual Pass Plus holders can book free entry for you and two children to all our Depot Open Days. Login to your account to book Pass Plus free tickets.

What’s on

Full list of events and activities will be announced soon.
Gift shop
Visit the our shop for stylish gifts and souvenirs to remember your visit to the Museum Depot. You can also browse second-hand books, signage, maps, prints, photographs and transport ephemera at the London Transport Museum Friends Shop.
Food and drink
A range of food and drink venders will be available throughout the day.

Dawnosaurs @ Natural History Museum, London
2026-07-11 08:00 - 11:00 | Natural History Museum, London, SW7 5BD, United Kingdom
Dawnosaurs: Relaxed Morning Visit

Neurodivergent children and their families have the opportunity to explore the museum before anyone else and enjoy activities around different themes.

Book your tickets

08:00–10:00

Free, booking required

East Entrance on Exhibition Road

Families

Out of hours

Relaxed visit

Dawnosaurs is a free event for neurodivergent children, including those with 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.
It’s essential that all visitors book a free ticket online. Tickets are released for each event a few months in advance.
Please read the essential information before booking.
Find out about the security measures we have in place.

Relaxed opening @ Banqueting House, London
2026-07-11 10:00 - 12:00 | Banqueting House, London, SW1A 2ER, United Kingdom
New for 2026: Banqueting House Relaxed Events & Deaf-led Tours

This year we will be introducing Relaxed Events and Deaf-led Tours at Banqueting House for young people and adults (16+).
Discover one of London’s most remarkable historic spaces. Completed in 1622 as part of the grand Palace of Whitehall, the magnificent Banqueting House is the only building to survive the devastating fire of 1698.
Step inside James I’s ‘great hall’ and gaze up at nine breathtaking ceiling paintings by Rubens – the only surviving in-situ Rubens ceiling painting. Then venture below into the atmospheric Undercroft, once a private drinking den for King James I and his friends.

Relaxed Events: Saturday 11 July: 10:00-12:00.

Deaf-led Tours: 29 April, 07 August, and 04 December: 14:00

Tickets are not yet on sale, but you can be the first to hear when bookings open by signing up to our inclusive and accessible email newsletter.

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Night Owls @ Science Museum, London
2026-07-17 18:30 - 21:30 | Science Museum, SW7 2DD
Night Owls

Night Owls is a sensory friendly event for visitors aged 16+ who need a quieter environment to enjoy the museum.

Next Night Owls: Friday 17 July 2026
This event is suitable for those who benefit from visiting the museum without the hustle and bustle of the general public – for example autistic visitors or those with sensory processing differences.
On selected dates across the year, we open the museum after hours exclusively to a reduced number of people and, wherever possible, with lowered volume and noise levels.
We will be celebrating all things space this year at Night Owls. Visitors will be able to:

Join our Explainer team on a journey through the Solar System with one of our Space on a Sphere talks.
Take part in our out-of-this-world Space Show .
Take inspiration from the Artemis missions with some space exploration themed hands-on workshops and craft activities.
Explore the Star Trek Warp Trail in a quieter environment and discover how this legendary sci-fi franchise inspired real-world science.
Explore our museum galleries including the iconic objects in our Space gallery .

Night Owls visitors will also have an opportunity to book tickets to lower capacity sessions in Power Up at a reduced rate.
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 Night Owls event.
General admission to Night Owls accessible events is free and suitable for visitors aged 16+. Family and friends are free to attend as well, but everyone will need to book a free ticket in advance of the event.

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Accessible event

Date: Friday 17 July 2026
Time: 18:30 – 21:30.
Price: Free but booking required
Age: 16+ only

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Accessibility at Night Owls
We are committed to making our Night Owls events open and accessible for everyone and will do our best to make any adjustments which would make the event more accessible for you.
You can find out more about accessibility at the museum on our website. If you have any questions or specific access requirements you’d like to discuss with us, please call the museum contact centre on 033 0058 0058.

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