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Noises Off Morning 9am to 12.30pm on the last Monday of the month Book Now 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 ...
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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:Â February 17th. April 7th. May 26th. July 28th. August 4th. August 25th. October 27.Events are ... |
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Quiet Hour, Tuesday 29 July 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 ... |
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Featuring art, design, architecture and technology, this thought-provoking show will present visitors with radical ideas on how to design with — and better understand — the living world. By bringing together over 140 works spanning contemporary and traditional practices, fine art, product design, architecture and interactive installations, the exhibition will explore how humans can relearn to design with and for ... |
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Miller’s Ark, My Way at The MERL FOR NEURODIVERGENT VISITORS AND THEIR FAMILIES Booking Details Booking essential Book tickets Details Date: August 1 Time: 10:00 am - 11:30 am Cost: £2 Event Category: Events and workshops Venue The Museum of English Rural Life The Museum of English Rural Life, Redlands Road Reading, Berkshire RG1 5EX United Kingdom + Google Map Bring a picnic, meet ... |
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SENsory Astronights SENsory Astronights is an overnight event for families with members who benefit from a more relaxed museum atmosphere. Experience all the excitement of our Astronights in a more calm and free-flowing environment. Next SENsory Astronights: Saturday 2 August 2025 Explore the museum, free from the regular hustle and bustle, take part in some fun workshops, watch an exciting science ...
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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 Book now Member Tickets Our Morning Stars planetarium shows are designed ...
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What you’ll do Join us for a physical movement workshop that teaches you how to create silhouettes with your hands and body. The workshop is inspired by our collections and explores the Victorian pastime of shadowgraphy. Shadowgraphy is the practice of creating shadows or silhouettes using an illuminated screen for storytelling, self-expression and communication. Deaf actors David Ellington and Ciaran O'Breen ...
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Quiet sessions in The Magic Garden Skip the event ticket details and go to event summary.  When Selected dates from April - October 2025 09:30 - 11:00  Where Magic Garden  Ticketing information Included in palace admission (Members go free) Buy Rise and Roar tickets Member tickets Events Families Start of the events summaryJoin us for quiet sessions in The Magic Garden at Hampton Court Palace, ...
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Calm At The Castle 03/08/2025 Colchester Castle Included in admission Suitable for Families History About this Event Join us on the first Sunday of every month from 3 PM to 5 PM for a quieter experience at Colchester Castle. These sessions are designed for anyone who would benefit from a calmer environment, including visitors with autism or sensory sensitivities. During this time, ... |
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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:Â February 17th. April 7th. May 26th. July 28th. August 4th. August 25th. October 27.Events are ...
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This event welcomes people with disabilities, neurodivergent individuals and anyone with sensory needs seeking a calmer environment. Join us for a relaxed evening at the Museum devoted to exploring the wonders of ancient sculpture. This event offers a unique opportunity to experience the Museum's Egyptian, Greek and Roman galleries in a calm, sensory-friendly environment ideal for visitors with learning disabilities, ... |
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Learn simple bandaging techniques whilst illustrating your own bandage. 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. ...
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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 ... |
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Join us for scented fun by making your own lavender playdough to take home! 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 ...
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Space: Could Life Exist Beyond Earth? Relaxed Exhibition Viewing Experience 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. Book your tickets 4 June 2025 – 7 February 2026, first Saturday and first Wednesday of each month Adult: £7–£16.50, Child: £3.50–£8.25, Disabled person’s companion: Free, Member: Free ...
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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 ...
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Quieter Time A calmer way to explore London’s defining landmark We 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. About Quieter Time Quieter Time is ideal for: Neurodivergent individuals People living with ... |
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Sensational Museum and Tale Telt exhibitions. These sessions are aimed at anyone who would benefit from experiencing out multisensory and audio based exhibitions at a quieter time of day and with background noises reduced. |
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Quiet Hour, Saturday 16 August 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 ...
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Join us for a relaxed opening of the 'Thirst: In Search of Freshwater' exhibition. 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 ...
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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 ... |
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Relaxed Mornings: Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Portrait Award 2025 Colour photo of a man and young boy sitting on the Gallery floor writing in an activity book © Jonny Guardiani 17 August 2025, 09.00-10.30 Meet Gallery main entrance on Ross Place Free (booking required) Book now Our Relaxed Mornings have been designed for children with SEND and their families and ...
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SENDsational Mornings at Tring An opportunity for children with neurodiverse conditions to enjoy the Museum at a quieter time. Book your tickets The Natural History Museum at Tring Sunday 17 August and Sunday 9 November, 10.00–12.00 Free, booking required 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 ... |
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Post Early: Relaxed Events 18 August / 10.00 - 17.00 Booking opens near event The Postal Museum £3.50 per person Book now 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 ...
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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 ... |
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Home Autism Friendly Opening Autism Friendly Opening Tuesday, 19 August 2025 09:00 - 10:00 This is a free event but booking is required. To book your place(s) please email:Â education@oum.ox.ac.uk. About the event A relaxed morning opening for families with members on the Autism Spectrum to explore the Museum collections in a quiet environment. More information, including a visual guide, ...
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Relaxed Family Morning: Pots and Portraits Event details Date Tuesday 19 August 2025 Time 09.00-12.00 BST Location At the museum (Exhibition Galleries) Tutor Marc Woodhead Join us for an autism-friendly morning visit tailored for neurodivergent children and their families. Experience our current exhibition, Grayson Perry: Delusions of Grandeur, through engaging, multisensory activities. Express your thoughts and feelings about the exhibition ...
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Post Early: Relaxed Events 19 August / 10.00 - 17.00 Booking opens near event The Postal Museum £3.50 per person Book now 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 ... |
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Virtual Beauty - Relaxed Session We are hosting a relaxed session for anyone who would like to explore Virtual Beauty in a calm and comfortable environment. Relaxed sessions are to enable visitors with additional needs such as sensory processing differences, SEND or other neurodivergence to experience an exhibition in a comfortable and calm environment. Lighting levels are raised, sound/AV lowered ... |
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Space: Could Life Exist Beyond Earth? Relaxed Exhibition Viewing Experience 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. Book your tickets 4 June 2025 – 7 February 2026, first Saturday and first Wednesday of each month Adult: £7–£16.50, Child: £3.50–£8.25, Disabled person’s companion: Free, Member: Free ...
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Join us for a Quiet Afternoon on Sunday 24th August 2025, from 2pm – 5pm. During our Quiet Afternoons, you will find reduced visitor numbers and a designated a quiet space for all to use. Additionally, all videos in our galleries will be captioned and the 4pm Planetarium show includes BSL interpretation. Accessibility is essential to what we do at ... |
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Noises Off Morning 9am to 12.30pm on the last Monday of the month Book Now 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 ...
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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:Â February 17th. April 7th. May 26th. July 28th. August 4th. August 25th. October 27.Events are ...
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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 ... |
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Quiet Hour, Wednesday 27 August 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 ...
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Join us at this session for families, designed to welcome neurodivergent visitors, those with sensory sensitivities, and anyone who would enjoy a more peaceful way to explore this iconic ship without the crowds. During this quiet morning all audio and visual interactives, apart from the introductory gallery film in the Lower Hold, will be turned off. If you decide to ...
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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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Quieter Time A calmer way to explore London’s defining landmark We 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. About Quieter Time Quieter Time is ideal for: Neurodivergent individuals People living with ...
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What you’ll do Join a hands-on, creative workshop where you can playfully experiment with light, colour, shadows and projection. You’ll have the chance to create your own large-scale, moving artworks. This is a space to play, explore, and create without fear of getting it wrong - just bring your curiosity. The workshop will be led by artists Maral Mamaghanizadeh and ...
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2 events,
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Sensational Museum and Tale Telt exhibitions. These sessions are aimed at anyone who would benefit from experiencing out multisensory and audio based exhibitions at a quieter time of day and with background noises reduced. |
3 events,
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Quiet Mornings: Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Portrait Award 2025 Colour photo of a white woman in profile looking at the sculpture of a man's head inside a glass case © David Parry 30 August 2025, 09.00-10.30 Meet Gallery main entrance on Ross Place Free (booking required) Book now Our Quiet Mornings have been designed for neurodivergent visitors, people with sensory ...
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Autism-Friendly Openings Saturday 30 August | 10.45-11.45am Email Helen to book for your family: learning@hsm.ox.ac.uk A relaxed morning opening to enjoy the Museum displays and collections in a quiet environment for families with members on the autism spectrum. At the Welcome Desk you can pick up a backpack designed with autism-friendly activities to help the whole family explore the museum ... |
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This early opening is for families with children on the autism spectrum and with other sensory needs. Enjoy the Library free from the hustle and bustle of the general public. At this special early opening, you’ll get the opportunity to explore our Family Station, located on the Upper Ground Floor, which includes creative resources full of ideas to explore, make ... |