Post Early: Relaxed Events @ Postal Museum, London
2025-05-18 10:00 - 17:00 (Europe/London) | Postal Museum, London, WC1X 0DA
Post Early: Relaxed Events

18 May / 10.00 – 17.00
The Postal Museum

£3.50 per person

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What is Post Early?
Post Early is a relaxed event that has been co-produced with Ambitious about Autism and a group of their autistic Youth Patrons.
Although the event is designed to support autistic and neurodiverse people, including families and adults, it is suitable for anyone who would benefit from visiting the museum when it is less crowded.

Admission

£3.50 per person.
Visitors are welcome to book a space for 1 accompanying companion or carer (included in the admission fee). Please contact the Bookings Support Team if you require additional essential companion or carer tickets at bookings@postalmuseum.org.
Admission includes entry to all exhibitions and an optional ride on Mail Rail.

About the event
At this event visitors can:

Ride Mail Rail.
Visit Sorted!, the Postal Play Space.
Explore the exhibitions with adjusted sounds and lighting.
Take part in a creative arts and crafts activity.
Relax in our breakout space.
Borrow sensory support items.
Enjoy 20% off food and drink in the cafe.

Mail Rail access
Mail Rail carriages have size and accessibility restrictions. Read our Mail Rail page to find out more about ride restrictions and what to expect, to help you decide if riding is suitable for you.

Travelling to the museum
The nearest step-free stations are Farringdon (15 minute walk) and King’s Cross which is a 20-minute walk to the museum.
See our Visit us page for more information about travelling to the museum.

Pre-visit information
To help you plan your trip, visit our Accessibility page for useful information, including a visual story and a pre-visit film.

Accessible Morning Visits to Wildlife Photographer of the Year @ Natural History Museum, London
2025-05-21 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-05-31 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-06-04 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-06-14 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-06-18 10:00 - 11:00 | Natural History Museum, London, SW7 5BD, United Kingdom
Accessible Morning Visits to Wildlife Photographer of the Year

Disabled visitors can see the newest edition of Wildlife Photographer of the Year away from daytime crowds.

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South Kensington, London

10.00–11.00 every other Wednesday and Saturday

Adult: £18, Child: £10.95

Experience breathtaking photography away from our busy daytime crowds at one of our relaxed early morning sessions, designed specifically for our disabled and neurodiverse visitors.
With a reduced capacity, careful lighting and low noise levels, these sessions are a perfect opportunity to explore the planet’s habitats, from sprawling urban metropolises to the deep polar seas, and meet the creatures that rely on these places.
Come face to face with species at risk of extinction as well as those we’ve brought back from the brink. See first-hand how human activities, both good and bad, are shaping the natural world we rely on.
With soundscapes, videos, expert insights and stunning photography, you’ll leave not only awe-inspired by the beauty and diversity of nature but also hopefully with a renewed drive to do what you can to protect it.

Off-peak ticket prices
Monday to Friday, excluding school holidays and bank holidays.
Adult (17–59): £15.50
Child (4–16): £9.25
Senior 60+: £12.50
Jobseeker: £12.50
Student: £7.95
Disabled adult: £12.50
Disabled child: £7.50
Art Fund adult: £7.95
Art Fund child: £4.50
Art Fund concession: £6.25

Peak ticket prices
Weekends, school holidays and bank holidays.
Adult (17–59): £18
Child (4–16): £10.95
Senior 60+: £14.50
Jobseeker: £14.50
Student: £14.50
Disabled adult: £14.50
Disabled child: £8.50
Art Fund adult: £9
Art Fund child: £5.50
Art Fund concession: £7.25

Night Owls @ Science Museum, London
2025-05-24 18:30 - 21:30 | Science Museum, SW7 2DD
Night Owls is a sensory friendly event for visitors aged 16+ who need a quieter environment to enjoy the museum.

NEXT NIGHT OWLS: Saturday 24 May 2025
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 dates across the year, we open the museum exclusively 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 activities across the museum. 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

Information

Accessible event

Date: Saturday 24 May 2025
Time: 18.30–21.30
Price: Free but booking required
Age: 16+ only

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SENDsational Morning @ Natural History Museum, Tring, Hertfordshire
2025-05-25 10:00 - 12:00 | Natural History Museum Tring, Tring, HP23 6AP
SENDsational Morning – 25 May 2025

We are excited to present SENDsational Mornings at Tring, Hertfordshire on Sunday 25 May 2025 10.00-12.00.
Children with neurodiverse conditions including autism and other sensory processing difficulties can enjoy the Museum with their families and siblings, free from the hustle and bustle of the general public.
What can you expect from the experience?

Visitors have access to rainforest themed activities including specimen handling, craft activity and a gallery trail.

All activities are supported by experienced, autism-aware facilitators.
A quiet room 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.
The general public will be allowed in from 12.00.

This event is best for children aged 5-15 and siblings are welcome.
Please note that Dawnosaurs is a similar event run by our sister museum in South Kensington.

Noises Off Morning @ Army Flying Museum, Hampshire
2025-05-26 09:00 - 12:30, 2025-06-30 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.

Morning Stars: Advanced Show @ Royal Observatory, Greenwich
2025-05-26 10:15 - 11:00 | Planetarium, Royal Observatory, London, SE10 8XJ
Morning Stars

Relaxed planetarium shows for those who prefer a calmer environment, such as people with autism

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

10% off for members. Not a member? Join now

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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 Mondays @ The Cartoon Museum, London
2025-05-26 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

Story Explorers Relaxed Afternoon @ British Library, London
2025-05-26 12:45 - 14:15, 2025-05-26 14:30 - 16:00 | British Library, London, NW1 2DB, United Kingdom
his relaxed afternoon opening is for families with children on the autism spectrum and other sensory needs. Enjoy our family-friendly Story Explorers: A Journey Through Imaginary Worlds exhibition with reduced capacity. Our team will be on hand to support your visit and answer any questions.
You’ll have an hour and a half to enjoy the gallery and you can arrive and leave anytime during the slot you’ve booked. All visitors to this special opening will receive a visual story in advance to provide an idea of what to expect on arrival. Please note that the rest of the Library is open to the general public.
All tickets need to be pre-booked for everyone in your party.
Can’t make this date? More Relaxed Afternoons for Story Explorers will take place over the summer, with booking for those opening soon. Keep an eye on our website for more dates.

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

Monday 26 May
12.45

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Monday 26 May
14.30

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Relaxed Evening Event Hiroshige - artist of the open road @ British Museum, London
2025-05-26 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

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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.

Chilled Experiences @ Frameless, London
2025-05-27 10:00 - 12:00 | Frameless, London, W1H 7AP, United Kingdom
ACCESSIBILITY

To book an accessible ticket during a regular admission timeslot, you can add a free carer ticket along with a paid adult or child ticket. Add your carer ticket during the regular checkout process along with your full priced ticket. Or click here to learn more about our Chilled Experiences, designed especially for SEND visitors.

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ACCESSIBILITY INFORMATION
We’re looking forward to welcoming you to FRAMELESS.
We are always striving to provide the best support for visitors who require assistance. Please don’t hesitate to speak to a member of our team if you require any help or have any questions during your visit.
Whilst there is no strobe lighting in any of the main 4 galleries, the experience does contain moving images and changes in light that may affect some people (including flashes of lightning in ‘The World Around us’). There will be music playing in each of the four galleries. The music in each is a different style and can peak at above 85 decibels (ear defenders are available for young children and those that may be affected; please ask a member of our staff for assistance).
You can find more information about our dedicated SEND sessions here and our BSL tours here or for our Audio Described tours here. You can also find information about our Relaxed school events here.
Please contact access@frameless.com if you require any further support.
Our FAQ page answers some of the most commonly asked questions. In addition, there are QR codes outside each of the galleries to enhance your experience. They can also be accessed here.

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SEE GUIDE SITE

QUICK ACCESS GUIDES
You will find both an easy read and visual guide below which details everything you need to know about your visit.

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VIEW VISUAL GUIDE

CHILLED EXPERIENCES

As an accessible, multisensory, immersive art experience, FRAMELESS is committed to ensuring that all visitors can access and enjoy the experience. Our dedicated Chilled Experiences are open to all, but have been created especially for deaf, disabled and

We are always striving to provide the best support for visitors who require assistance. Please don’t hesitate to speak to a member of our team if you require any help or have any questions during your visit. If you require any further support or assistance, please email access@frameless.com and one of team can advise you or give you a call back.
We’re looking forward to welcoming you to FRAMELESS.

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Seacole Sessions Family Activity: Foaming Up! @ Museum of the Order of St John, London
2025-05-27 11:00 - 14:30 | Museum of the Order of St John, London, EC1M 4DA
Make your own colourful foam and learn about one of our favourite garden insects.
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
The event is across two sessions – either 11-12.30 noon or 1-2.30pm.
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.

Quiet Hour @ Brooklands Museum, Surrey
2025-05-30 09:00 - 10:00 | Brooklands Museum, Weybridge, KT13 0QN, United Kingdom
Quiet Hour, Friday 30 May 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.
​​​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

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Date
Friday 30 May 2025, 9am-10am
Tickets
Normal Museum Admission applies
Event included in normal Museum admission (members go free)
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Getting Here
Brooklands Museum, Brooklands Drive, Surrey, Weybridge, KT13 0SL
Accessibility
Step-free access around site
Assistance dogs only are admitted on site.
Accessibility at the Museum >

Contact
info@brooklandsmuseum.com

Morning Stars: Beginners @ Royal Observatory Greenwich, London
2025-05-30 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

10% off for members. Not a member? Join now

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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 Evening Event: Bubble Club @ British Museum, London
2025-06-03 18:00 - 20:00 | British Museum, London, WC1B 3DG, United Kingdom
Relaxed evening event
Bubble Club at the Museum
Accessible event / 3 June 2025
18+
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Generously supported by the Lord Leonard and Lady Estelle Wolfson Foundation

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Event information

3 June 2025
6pm to 8pm

Great Court and galleries
Rooms 1, 4, 24–27, 33

Free, advanced booking required

Aimed at adults

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This event is designed to be more accessible for adults who are autistic, learning disabled, or have mental health conditions.
This night club experience is for both learning disabled and non-disabled audiences and will feature live music, DJs, an open mic stage, sensory spaces and much more. The vibe is creative and inclusive, all are welcome and there is something for everyone.
Selected parts of the Museum (Rooms 1, 4, 24–27, 33) will open at 6pm until 8pm for two hours, after the Museum closes to the public.
We will be joined by four Bubble Club DJs who will perform music from Africa, Mexico, China and South Asia.
Booking information

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Please meet at the Great Russell Street entrance at 6pm. View the Museum map(Opens in new window) for more information.
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

Tuesday 03 June
Times:18.00–20.00Status:

About Bubble Club

Bubble Club is a non-profit learning disability arts programme, based in East London since 2005. The organisation co-produces high-quality, accessible night club experiences at top venues around the city and run a variety of development programmes for learning disabled artists and DJs in the community.

Exhibition - Design and Disability @ V&A, London
2025-06-07 - 2026-02-15 | V&A, London, SW7 2RL, United Kingdom
Both a celebration and a call to action, Design and Disability showcases the radical contributors of disabled, Deaf, and neurodiverse people and communities to design history and contemporary culture, from the 1940s to now.

Family Fun Zone: Relaxed Session @ The Great Exhibition Road Festival, London
2025-06-08 11:00 - 12:00 | Great Exhibition Road Festival, Prince's Gardens, London, SW7 1NH, United Kingdom
Sunday 8 June, 11am-12noon

The Great Exhibition Road Festival is a completely free annual celebration of science and the arts each summer in South Kensington. Join us on 7-8 June 2025 for a weekend of free science and arts events for all ages.

Families with neurodivergent members (e.g. people with autism spectrum conditions or sensory processing difficulties) can book onto a quieter, calmer exploration of the Family Fun Zone with fewer crowds at 11am on Sunday 8 June. Most of the Family Fun Zone activities will be open, and you can meet scientists and engineers, join in with experiments, play games, sing songs, enjoy stories and do arts and crafts. You’re more than welcome to stay on after the Festival has opened too!

The Family Fun Zone has trees for shade, grass to play on or spaces to sit and relax. If you need any help or advice, speak to one of our friendly volunteers or members of staff, who’ll be wearing pink high-vis jackets.
Register here for the relaxed session, and please email festival@imperial.ac.uk if we can help in any way.

Relaxed Event - Splash! A Century of Swimming and Style @ Design Museum, London
2025-06-11 10:00 - 12:00 | Design Museum, London, Greater London, W8 6AG, United Kingdom
RELAXED OPENING
Wednesday 11 June 2025, 10:00 – 12:00.
Find out more about Relaxed Opening of our exhibitions suitable for visitors with a neurodivergent profile, sensory processing differences, SEND, neurological conditions or anxiety and their families, companions and carers.

Join us for a Relaxed Opening of our exhibitions suitable for visitors with a neurodivergent profile, sensory processing differences, SEND, neurological conditions or anxiety and their families, companions and carers.

What to expect

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.

Splash! A Century of Swimming and Style Relaxed Opening

Wednesday 11 June, 10:00 – 12:00
Across three in-depth sections that reflect the three locations in which we swim — the pool, the lido and nature — the exhibition will dive into design’s role in shaping our relationship with swimming, both in the water and beside it.
Location: Level -1 (wheelchair entrance via Level -2)

Visit the exhibition webpage for further information about Splash! A Century of Swimming and Style
Book your tickets here

Relaxed Opening @ Tower Bridge, London
2025-06-14 09:30 - 11:30 | Tower Bridge, SE1 2UP
Relaxed Opening
Experience a quieter and calmer Tower Bridge.

Booking information

Upcoming dates:

Saturday 10 May
Saturday 14 June

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.

What our visitors say

“Our family liked how relaxed it was and so both boys were able to enjoy themselves without worry. It was a pleasant day out.”

“Very well prepared and organised Relaxed Opening. Staff had great SEN awareness, well trained, helpful and supportive.”

“The Relaxed Opening made it autism-friendly for me. Staff are extremely helpful.”

Relaxed Opening: '1880 THAT' @ Wellcome Collection, London
2025-06-15 10:00 - 12:00 | Wellcome Collection, London, NW1 2BE
Relaxed Openings of 1880 THAT

15 June 2025 – 26 October 2025

Free

Relaxed opening

Relaxed

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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.

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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

Need to know

Location

We’ll be in Gallery 2. To get there, go up the stairs or take the lift to level 1.

Place not guaranteed

Booking a ticket for a free, in-person event does not guarantee you a place. You should aim to arrive 15 minutes before the event is scheduled to start to claim your place. If you do not arrive on time, your place may be given to someone on the waiting list.

Waiting list

If this event is fully booked, you may still be able to attend. We will operate a waiting list, which opens 30 minutes before this event starts. Arrive early, and we’ll give you a numbered ticket. If there are any unfilled places just before the start time, we will invite you to enter in order of ticket number.

Relaxed

This is a relaxed event, which means that if you need to, you are welcome to move around and make noise at any time.

For more information, please visit our Accessibility page. If you have any queries about accessibility, please email us at access@wellcomecollection.org or call 0 2 0. 7 6 1 1. 2 2 2 2020 7611 2222.
Our event terms and conditions

Relaxed screening, The Royal Tenenbaums + intro and discussion @ BFI, London
2025-06-16 18:10 - 20:30 | British Film Institute (BFI), SE1 8XT
Relaxed screening
The Royal Tenenbaums
+ intro and discussion
Wes Anderson’s third feature is an acidly funny portrait of a dysfunctional family presided over by the borderline criminal mentality of Gene Hackman’s patriarch.

Monday 16 June 2025 18:10

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Director
Wes Anderson

With
Gene Hackman, Gwyneth Paltrow, Luke Wilson, Ben Stiller

USA 2002. 110min

Digital

Certificate
15

An estranged family, brimming with talent and eccentricity, are confronted with their own dysfunction when gathered together by their ailing father. Featuring a mesmerising central performance by the late Gene Hackman, alongside a wonderful ensemble cast, and replete with Anderson’s trademark visual flair, this is an intimate exploration of regret and redemption. Film writer and author of Close-Ups: Wes Anderson Sophie Monks Kaufman will introduce the screening. There will be a discussion following the film inviting reflections on the neurodivergent-coded aspects of Anderson’s cinema.
Relaxed screenings are presented each month for neurodivergent audiences, with their companions and assistants. More detailed information can be found at bfi.org.uk/relaxed.
Tickets £4.

Relaxed Evening Event - Ancient India, Living traditions @ British Museum, London
2025-06-16 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 Opening Hours @ Dynamic Earth, Edinburgh
2025-06-20 10:00 - 17:00 | Dynamic Earth, Holyrood Road, Edinburgh, Edinburgh, EH8 8AS, United Kingdom
Dynamic Earth, Edinburgh’s Science Centre & Planetarium, is hosting its Relaxed Opening Hours on 20th June. The Relaxed Opening Hours aim to provide a calm and inclusive environment for visitors; designed for those who would benefit from a more relaxed visit, but open to everyone. These sessions prioritise sensory comfort without compromising on the overall Dynamic Earth experience.
During Relaxed Opening hours, the following changes will be made:

Reduced visitor numbers throughout the day.
Alterations to lighting and audio features.
Additional accessibility resources available, including sensory bags, social stories and sensory maps.
Disability and neurodiversity awareness training for staff.
Captions on all videos, and BSL interpretation on the 3pm Planetarium show.
A wide range of sensory aids
Flexible admission to our tour and Planetarium.
Designated quiet space for visitors to use.
If you have any specific needs, please contact us beforehand so we can provide the best possible experience for you.

Discovery Day - relaxed opening @ Francis Crick Institute, London
2025-06-21 09:30 - 11:00 | The Frances Crick Institute, London, Greater London, NW1 1AT, United Kingdom
Join us for a relaxed opening of Discovery Day, designed for families who prefer a quieter and calmer environment to experience our pop-up science festival. This free, ticketed event offers an opportunity to explore and enjoy various activities inside the Crick before the building opens to the public.
Your free ticket grants access to the activities from 9.30 – 10.30, followed by a relaxed Science Magic show from 10.30 – 11.00.
Discovery Day will open to the public at 11.00 and we will ask ticket holders to exit the building after the show. Our outside activities will start at 11.00, so you are welcome to stay and enjoy these whilst it is quieter earlier in the day.
Here is a little taster of some of the activities you can enjoy inside the Crick as part of the relaxed opening:

Fruit Piano – make an apple sing! Turn fresh fruit into musical keys and explore sensors, coding, and electronics.
Rainbow Mixing – create dazzling rainbow patterns by controlling colourful liquids. Discover how science, electronics, and coding come together in cool tech used by researchers.
Crick News – lights, camera, action! Take the spotlight and interview a scientist to ask your burning questions and learn more about life in the lab at the Crick.

After you’ve booked your tickets, we will send out more information the week before the event, so you can plan your time at the Crick with your family.
Our relaxed opening is especially suitable for children, young people, and families with members who are autistic, neurodivergent, have sensory needs or anyone who would benefit from visiting the museum when it is less crowded. This event is suitable for families with children aged 6+.
Please book the correct number of tickets for your family group, under one booking. Each individual needs their own ticket to attend. We will not admit lone adults or unaccompanied children. Please ensure everyone in your group has a valid, individual ticket. This is due to both safeguarding reasons and the capacity of the event.
We look forward to seeing you there!

Unearthed: The Power of Gardening Relaxed Hours @ British Library, London
2025-06-22 11:15 - 13:00 | 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.

More information

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Attending your event

Dates and times

Sunday 22 June
11.15
Enjoy the exhibition until 13.00
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Sunday 22 June
11.45
Enjoy the exhibition until 13.00
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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
