Relaxed Mornings for adults (autism and learning disability friendly) @ Portrait, Edinburgh
2026-10-27 10:30 - 11:30 (Europe/London) | Portrait Scotland, Edinburgh, EH2 1JD, United Kingdom
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Relaxed mornings for adults | July (autism and learning disability friendly)

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Portrait
Tuesday 27 October 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.
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Early Explorer Morning: along the Piccadilly line @ London Transport Museum
2026-10-28 08:30 - 10:00 | London Transport Museum, WC2E 7BB
Family Events
Family SEND events

Early Explorer morning:
along the Piccadilly line

London Transport Museum, London

Explore the Museum during October 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.
The Piccadilly line opened in 1906 and now stretches over 70km with 53 stations. In 1977, it became the first Tube line to reach Heathrow, connecting London to the whole world.
Today, it takes you to the buzz of Piccadilly Circus and Leicester Square, the stunning Buckingham Palace and Hyde Park and some of the city’s most loved museums and attractions, from London Transport Museum to the Natural History Museum and V&A.

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.

The Piccadilly line

Postcard; Great Northern, Piccadilly & Brompton Railway train at Piccadilly Circus Station, December 1906

This postcard shows one of the platforms at Piccadilly Circus station on the Piccadilly line (then called Great Northern, Piccadilly and Brompton Railway). It was created in 1906 – more than a century ago.
Fun facts

It is the second longest line on the Underground after the Central line, but it has more stations.
The first escalator on the London Underground was opened at the Piccadilly line station at Earl’s Court in October 1911.
The shortest distance between stations on the Underground is on the Piccadilly line between Leicester Square and Covent Garden – just 0.26 km distance!

Jurassic Oceans: Monsters of the Deep Relaxed Exhibition Viewing @ Natural History Museum, London
2026-10-28 10:00 - 11:00 | 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.

SENDsational Mornings @ NHM Tring, Hertfordshire
2026-11-08 10:00 - 12:00 | 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 16 August and Sunday 8 November, 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.

Early Birds @ Locomotion, County Durham
2026-11-14 09:15 - 10:00, 2026-12-12 09:15 - 10:00 | Locomotion, Shildon, DL4 2RE
Early Birds is a special early-morning session for visitors with sensory needs who wish to explore the museum in a quieter environment.

Early Birds is a special early-morning session for visitors with sensory needs who wish to explore the museum in a quieter environment.
It’s for anyone who would benefit from a quieter, more relaxed museum opening, including autistic visitors, or visitors with an anxiety disorder or a Special Education Need.
The museum will open early—at 09.15—and will be available exclusively for our Early Birds guests until 10.00, when we open our doors to the general public.
We will be turning off the noisy children’s rides and video presentations, but you will still be able to explore the museum and play with the interactive exhibits.
Early Birds sessions usually take place once a month, with additional sessions available during school holidays.

Information

Free Accessible event

Date: Selected dates
Time: 09.15–10.00
Location: Main Hall

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Dawnosaurs @ Natural History Museum, London
2026-12-05 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

Saturday 28 February and 9 May, 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.
