Relaxed Session: Wayne McGregor: Infinite Bodies @ Somerset House, London
2026-01-23 09:30 - 11:00 (Europe/London) | Somerset House, London, WC2R 1LA
Wayne McGregor: Infinite Bodies Relaxed-Sessions
We are hosting a Relaxed Sessions for anyone who would like to explore Wayne McGregor: Infinite Bodies in a calm and comfortable environment, including people with autism and other neurodiverse needs, as well as their siblings, families and carers.
These will be held on Friday 28 November 2025 and Friday 23 January 2026 at 9.30–11am
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To ensure that Wayne McGregor: Infinite Bodies is as welcoming and calm as possible, we:
Limit the number of visitors in the session
Lower elements of AV in the space
Provide Access Packs – available at the entrance to the exhibition. These contain: Noise cancelling headphones, magnifying glass sheets for reading any printed text, a large print guide and a stress ball
Run regular disability awareness sessions with our staff
Provide a safe/calm space to help assist visitors who may be overwhelmed due to the new environment
This autumn, Somerset House proudly presents Infinite Bodies, a groundbreaking exhibition dedicated to the polymath practice of internationally renowned choreographer and director Sir Wayne McGregor CBE. Marking the culmination of Somerset House’s 25th birthday celebrations, it will offer a bold exploration of McGregor’s three-decade career.
This landmark exhibition explores how McGregor’s investigations into the body, movement and cutting-edge digital technologies have radically redefined our perception of physical intelligence. A series of multi-sensory choreographic installations, performances and experiments will take over Somerset House’s Embankment Galleries, including spectacular new commissions. Extending the experience beyond Somerset House, a major off-site installation will also be presented at Stone Nest in London’s West End — forming part of a city-wide celebration of Infinite Bodies.
Reflecting the collaborative nature that defines Studio Wayne McGregor’s creative home in East London, the exhibition features collaborations with world-leading artists, designers, musicians, and technologists, such as Industrial Light & Magic, artist group Random International, Oscar-winning sound designer Nicolas Becker, renowned music producer LEXX, and artists Ben Cullen Williams and Jeffrey Shaw. McGregor also continues his creative exchanges with visionary collaborators such as fashion designer Gareth Pugh, visual artist Theresa Baumgartner, photographer Indigo Lewin, and filmmaker Ruth Hogben.
On selected dates, you will be able to witness Company Wayne McGregor, McGregor’s world-class company of dancers in residence as they activate the artworks and reveal their creative process.
Image: Wayne McGregor: ON THE OTHER EARTH, Company Wayne McGregor (Jasiah Marshall) 2025, Photo credit Ravi Deepres and Luke Unsworth

Relaxed Workshop for Neurodivergence with Studio Wayne McGregor @ Somerset House, London
2026-01-23 11:00 - 12:00 | Somerset House, London, WC2R 1LA
Relaxed Workshop for Neurodivergence with Studio Wayne McGregor
Open to all movers, the workshop invites participants to experience Wayne McGregor’s choreographic language in a supportive and inclusive setting. With the freedom to create their own movement, participants will explore physical thinking, with and through the body. No prior experience or training is required to participate in this workshop.
We have set aside a limited number of subsidised tickets for those who cannot afford our ticket prices. If there’s also anything you require to help, make this workshop more accessible for you and your family (e.g. BSL interpreter, visual step by step guide etc.) please let us know by emailing visitor@somersethouse.org.uk or calling +44 (0)333 320 2836.

Relaxed Opening @ The National Museum of Computing, Milton Keynes
2026-01-24 10:30 - 16:30 | The National Museum of Computing, MK3 6EB
Join us for a Relaxed Opening of The National Museum of Computing for families and individuals who require a quieter and calmer environment to experience our Museum.
This sensory-friendly event provides a way to explore and enjoy TNMOC outside of general opening hours. The event is suitable for individuals or families with members who have sensory processing differences, autistic spectrum conditions or other sensory needs.
The recommended time to see the exhibitions is approximately two hours, but this varies from visitor to visitor.
Special adjustments will include:

Fewer tickets are available, so the galleries will be less busy than usual
A small Quiet Room will be available in our Library, near the Museum exit
You can download a Sensory Map from our Accesibility webpage
A print copy of the Sensory Map will be available onsite during the Relaxed Opening. Please ask a member of staff at the ticketing desk for a copy

What visitors say about our Relaxed Openings:
“A huge thank you for organising the relaxed session. It makes a huge difference to families like mine to be able to get out.”
Our boys both loved it… Ordinarily, after a few hours one son is on edge, on the verge of overload. They say living with autism is like living life in a disco … I want to comment about your staff, … They were utterly brilliant. Patient, understanding, and tremendously knowledgeable, they explained things in such an accessible way, that there was always someone available.”
Activities on the day:
Self-Guided Museum Explorations:
Our ticketing desk give you all the important information about the self-guided explorations available at TNMOC. Some trails are digital (please bring your own device), and some are paper-based. Trails offered at the Museum are:

Robot Rescue! (6-10 years) – Explore the Museum and find all our mini-bots before their batteries run out and they’re lost forever! Grab a worksheet to record all of the mini-bot locations and fill in the missing words to identify a secret message which can only be deciphered using our Enigma machine!
Treasure Hunt (6+ years) – Become a geo-cacher using the Adventure Lab app and hunt for treasure boxes around the Museum. Decode our computer-related ding-bats to find the missing letters that form an anagram and win a small prize in our shop.
Codename: Cipher [Enigma & The Bombe] – The year is 1940 and you have been invited to Bletchley Park to assist in the war effort. Your first assignment is to catch the undercover spy operating out of the UK known only as Codename Cipher.
Internet Explorers – Are you ready to become an Internet explorer? Delve into the evolution of networked communication and connect with the history of how the Internet revolutionised communication and interaction.
Women in Computing – Discover the inspirational achievements of past and present women in computing and explore their impact on the industry.

Relaxed Opening @ History of Science Museum, Oxford
2026-01-24 10:45 - 11:45 | History of Science Museum – University of Oxford, Oxford, OX1 3AZ, United Kingdom
Relaxed Opening
Saturday 24 January | 10.45-11.45am
Autism Friendly Openings Backpack in use
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.
SEND RAL Autism Friendly backpack
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.
Want to see more events?

HMS Pinafore ENO Relaxed Performance @ London Coliseum
2026-01-29 14:00 - 17:00 | The English National Opera – London Coliseum, London, WC2N 4ES
HMS Pinafore ENO Relaxed Performance
Thursday 29 January at 2pm at the London Coliseum, WC2N 4ES

Running time: 2 hours 15 minutes with one interval
Sung in English, with surtitles projected above the stage.
Age guidance: 5yrs + (the age guidance for relaxed remains in line with all ENO production and any children under 5 will not be admitted).

Under 21s go free. Adult/Teacher tickets are £29
Find out more about the production or watch the show trailer

What are Relaxed Performances?
At ENO Relaxed Performances, we welcome audiences to come as they are, to relax and respond to the show in their own ways, which often includes making noise and moving freely.

Light and sound elements are altered and the house lights are on (but low) throughout the performance. Chill out spaces are provided and the show is available to watch live outside of the auditorium. There is an open-door policy, meaning if you need a break, you can go in and out of the auditorium as much as you like.
Relaxed performances provide an inclusive environment. You may choose to attend because of an access requirement, which might include people with dementia, learning disabilities, an autistic spectrum condition, Tourette’s syndrome, sensory disorders, anxiety, bladder and bowel conditions.
For more information take a look at our guide to ENO relaxed performances or watch our ‘What to expect at Relaxed Performances’ video.

Additional sensory activities
Our ENO Engage team will provide sensory and learning pre-show activities, such as seeing and touching props and trying on costumes from past opera productions. There will also be photo opportunities – you may even see some special appearances from performers in the show.

Support Resources
Before your visit you’ll receive a visual story and sensory guide of the production, along with a building visual guide to assist with your visit.
Example visual programme
Example sensory guide

Get Involved
Book by phone or email with our Box Office 020 7845 9300 or relaxed@eno.org
Or for more information email engage@eno.org and we’d be happy to chat further and answer any questions!

Relaxed Wonderlab: The Bramall Gallery @ National Railway Museum, York
2026-02-01 10:00 - 12:30 | National Railway Museum, York, YO26 4XJ, United Kingdom
Relaxed Wonderlab
Relaxed Wonderlab is a sensory friendly event for families with members who would like a quieter environment to enjoy the gallery.
This event is suitable for anyone that would 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).
Sessions will have adjusted lighting and sound, a flexible learning offer and designated quiet areas for visitors.
Selected dates:
Book here for 13 August 2025
Book here for 8 November 2025
Book here for 1 February 2026

Relaxed Opening: '1880 THAT' @ Wellcome Collection, London
2026-02-08 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-03-29 10:00 - 12:00 | Wellcome Collection, London, NW1 2BE
What you’ll do
Join us for a relaxed opening of the exhibition ‘1880 THAT’. Relaxed openings provide a calm, friendly atmosphere with additional support and facilities.
You will find:

extra staff available to help you
fewer people in the exhibition
sensory-support equipment (including ear defenders, tinted glasses and visors, stim toys and weighted lap pads)
comfortable cushions and mats if you need to sit or lie down in the exhibition
a chill-out space.

For a break from the exhibition and gallery spaces, take advantage of our chill-out space. The chill-out room has low lighting, comfortable seating, cushions, mats and space to move around and be yourself.

Dates

15 June 2025 – 26 October 2025

Events
Sunday 15 June 2025

10:00 – 12:00

Relaxed opening

Relaxed Opening of 1880 THAT
Gallery 2
Join us for a calm and friendly opening of the ‘1880 THAT’ exhibition, with additional support and facilities.

Check for tickets
Tickets via Eventbrite

Sunday 7 September 2025

10:00 – 12:00

Relaxed opening

Relaxed Opening of 1880 THAT
Gallery 2
Join us for a calm and friendly opening of the ‘1880 THAT’ exhibition, with additional support and facilities.
Booking opens Thursday 7 August 2025 14:00

Sunday 26 October 2025

10:00 – 12:00

Relaxed opening

Relaxed Opening of 1880 THAT
Gallery 2
Join us for a calm and friendly opening of the ‘1880 THAT’ exhibition, with additional support and facilities.
Booking opens Thursday 25 September 2025 14:00

Relaxed Visits @ Newton Abbot Museum, Devon
2026-02-16 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

Relaxed Opening @ History of Science Museum, Oxford
2026-02-21 10:45 - 11:45 | History of Science Museum – University of Oxford, Oxford, OX1 3AZ, United Kingdom
Relaxed Opening
Saturday 21 February | 10.45-11.45am
Autism Friendly Openings Backpack in use
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.
SEND RAL Autism Friendly backpack
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.
Want to see more events?

Relaxed Opening @ History of Science Museum, Oxford
2026-03-28 10:45 - 11:45 | History of Science Museum – University of Oxford, Oxford, OX1 3AZ, United Kingdom
Relaxed Opening
Saturday 28 March | 10.45-11.45am
Autism Friendly Openings Backpack in use
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.
SEND RAL Autism Friendly backpack
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.
Want to see more events?
