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SUMMARY:Dawnosaurs @ Natural History Museum\, London
DESCRIPTION:Dawnosaurs: Relaxed Morning Visit\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent information\n\n\nNeurodivergent children and their families have the opportunity to explore the museum before anyone else and enjoy activities around different themes. \n19 February\, 10 May\, 23 July\, 11 October\, 6 December \n08.00-10.00 \nFree\, booking required \nTickets for February and May will go on sale in early January\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDawnosaurs is a free event for neurodivergent children (including autism ADHD\, Tourette’s\, OCD and other sensory processing difficulties). \nEnjoy 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. \nThis event is best for children aged five to 15\, and siblings are welcome. \nTickets\nIt’s essential that all visitors book a free ticket online in advance. Tickets are released for each event a few months in advance. \nPlease read the essential information before booking. \n\n\nDawnosaurs Visual Story (PDF 3.40MB)\n\n\n\nEssential information\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFAQs\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCan’t make it to the Museum?\n\n\nIf 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. \n\nDiscover Dawnosaurs online\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n2025 event dates\nWednesday 19 February (on sale soon) \nSaturday 10 May (on sale soon) \nWednesday 23 July \nSaturday 11 October \nSaturday 6 December
URL:https://autisminmuseums.com/event/dawnosaurs-natural-history-museum-london-4/
LOCATION:Natural History Museum\, London\, SW7 5BD\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Quieter Time @ Tower Bridge\, London
DESCRIPTION:Quieter Time\nA calmer way to explore London’s defining landmark \nWe know that visiting a busy attraction can be challenging for people who experience the world differently. That’s why we offer Quieter Time: a specially-designated period\, designed to create a more inclusive and comfortable environment for all.  \nAbout Quieter Time\nQuieter Time is ideal for: \nNeurodivergent individuals\nPeople living with dementia\nBlind or visually impaired visitors\nDeaf or hearing-impaired visitors\nAnyone seeking a more tranquil experience\nFamilies\, friends\, and carers accompanying any of the above\nWhat to expect: \nTo help make your visit as smooth and enjoyable as possible\, we: \nLimit the number of visitors inside the Bridge\nTurn off loud hand dryers and provide disposable hand towels\nReduce the volume of soundscapes and video\nRun regular disability and access awareness training for our staff\nProvide a visual story to help you plan ahead\nOffer Access Toolkits with sensory items for those who may feel overwhelmed\nPlease note there are approx. 200 stairs up the North Tower (there is Lift access available if required). \nWhether you’re visiting with others or on your own\, Quieter Time helps you explore inside Tower Bridge in a way that suits you best.  \nOn the second Saturday of every month\, we are more relaxed with even further reduced capacity from 09:30 to 11:00. Previously called Relaxed Openings.  \nBooking information\nUpcoming dates \nSaturday 13 September\, 9:30-11:10. The attraction will open to the general public at 11:30 but you are welcome to stay for as long as you like.\nSaturday 11 October\, 9:30-11:10. The attraction will open to the general public at 11:30 but you are welcome to stay for as long as you like.\nFriday 24 October\, 13:50-14:50. The attraction will open to the general public at 15:10 but you are welcome to stay for as long as you like.\nTuesday 28 October\, 9:30 -11:10. The attraction will open to the general public at 11:30 but you are welcome to stay for as long as you like.\nPrice: Standard entry charge \nGuarantee your entry to Tower Bridge by booking your tickets online.  \nBook now \nImportant information \nIf you have access needs\, please plan your route in advance.  \nGetting here \nIf you have further questions\, please contact us: \n+44 (0)20 7407 9191\nbookings@towerbridge.org.uk\nFor more detail about your visit\, view our Visual Story in advance: \nView the Visual Story
URL:https://autisminmuseums.com/event/quieter-time-tower-bridge-london-3/
LOCATION:Tower Bridge\, SE1 2UP
CATEGORIES:London
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SUMMARY:Relaxed Mini Marvels @ Estorick Collection\, London
DESCRIPTION:Relaxed Mini Marvels: A Sensory-Friendly Museum Adventure! \nIntroducing Relaxed Mini Marvels\, our new monthly workshop series designed for neurodivergent children and their families\, plus families with learning differences. Explore the museum at your own pace in a calm\, open-ended environment with tailored sensory activities and hands-on creative stations. \nThe families’ area\, located in the temporary exhibition galleries\, includes a wealth of sensory and creative resources that will captivate and delight children under 5. \nFree for children accompanied by a paying adult. Advanced booking is required.
URL:https://autisminmuseums.com/event/relaxed-mini-marvels-estorick-collection-london/
LOCATION:Estorick Collection\, London\, N1 2AN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:London
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SUMMARY:Space: Could Life Exist Beyond Earth? Relaxed Exhibition Viewing @ Natural History Museum\, London
DESCRIPTION:Space: Could Life Exist Beyond Earth? Relaxed Exhibition Viewing\nExperience 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. \nBook your tickets\n4 June 2025 – 7 February 2026\, first Saturday and first Wednesday of each month\nAdult: £7–£16.50\, Child: £3.50–£8.25\, Disabled person’s companion: Free\, Member: Free\nWaterhouse Gallery\nExhibitions\nRelaxed visit\nAudio-described\nOur newest exhibition transports you to distant worlds as you explore space in the search for life. \nTravel 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.
URL:https://autisminmuseums.com/event/space-could-life-exist-beyond-earth-relaxed-exhibition-viewing-natural-history-museum-london-7/
LOCATION:Natural History Museum\, London\, SW7 5BD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:London
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SUMMARY:Autism Friendly Opening @ Pitt Rivers Museum\, Oxford
DESCRIPTION:Saturday 18 October\, 9.00 – 10.00 \nA relaxed morning opening to explore the Museum collections in a quiet environment for families with members on the Autism spectrum. 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 Oxford University Museum of Natural History. \nBooking is essential. Please contact education@oum.ox.ac.uk to book your place.
URL:https://autisminmuseums.com/event/autism-friendly-opening-pitt-rivers-museum-oxford/
LOCATION:Oxford University Museum of Natural History\, Oxford\, OX1 3PW
CATEGORIES:South East
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SUMMARY:Relaxed Opening – Pilot Session @ Sir John Soane's Museum\, London
DESCRIPTION:We welcome you to come and explore the museum at our relaxed morning. This special event is for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities and or Neurodivergence and their families.  \nThis 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.  \nThis is the first time we have offered a relaxed opening and we’d love your feedback on the day as we plan to have more accessible activities. \nWhat to expect \nFewer visitors than usual (maximum 25\, instead of 80)\, so the Museum will be quieter than usual\, with minimal queuing outside\nLighting will be adjusted for a calm experience\nNoise will be adjusted where possible\, with hand driers in the toilets switched off and hand towels available instead\nA selection of tactile materials related to the Museum will be available to touch\nA chill out space will be available – just ask one of our friendly staff\nVisual story and a SEND family trail will be made available shortly\nVisiting & access information \nWe 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: \nPlease 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\nDue to the historic nature of the space\, we are only able to accommodate one wheelchair user per Relaxed Opening slot\nEverything in the Museum is on open display\, and we ask visitors not to touch anything\nThere is historic furniture throughout the Museum – please don’t sit on the chairs. Please ask our friendly staff if you need to sit down\nThe Museum has some uneven flooring\, with grilles in some places\, through which you can see the floor below\nThe walls are covered with objects\, some of which are extremely fragile\nSome areas are dark and narrow\nPlease note that the Museum will open to the public at 10am\, when we will remove the sensory baskets. Please feel free to continue your visit\, being aware that the Museum can get very busy and some spaces can feel a bit cramped\nTickets 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\nFor more information on accessibility\, please visit our dedicated access page: https://www.soane.org/visit/accessibility \nAs 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.
URL:https://autisminmuseums.com/event/relaxed-opening-pilot-session-sir-john-soanes-museum-london/
LOCATION:Sir John Soane’s Museum\, London\, WC2A 3BP
CATEGORIES:London
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