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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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Bright and Early Relaxed Opening Back to What’s On Free, booking needed A special early viewing for neurodivergent families or families who need a quieter environment when visiting the Museum. A last chance to see The Robot Zoo exhibition during this accessible, relaxed event. You will also have a chance to explore some of our other galleries. The main doors ...
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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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Access-friendly Day Suitable for allSmiling child wearing ear defenders Join us for our Access-friendly Museum Day and enjoy a chance to explore all the Museum Galleries (including Small Worlds) for a single entry ticket. Our Access-friendly days are suitable for everyone. Enjoy a day of access to both the Galleries and Small Worlds with a single ticket and explore the ... |
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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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Dawnosaurs: Relaxed Morning Visit Event information Neurodivergent children and their families have the opportunity to explore the museum before anyone else and enjoy activities around different themes. 19 February, 10 May, 23 July, 11 October, 6 December 08.00-10.00 Free, booking required Tickets for February and May will go on sale in early January Dawnosaurs is a free event for neurodivergent children (including ...
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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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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 Mini Marvels: A Sensory-Friendly Museum Adventure! Introducing 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. The families’ area, located in the temporary exhibition galleries, includes a wealth ...
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Saturday 18 October, 9.00 - 10.00 A 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 ... |
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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. This 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 ... |
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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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Early Birds is a sensory friendly event for families with members who need a quieter environment to enjoy the museum. Next Early Birds: Saturday 25 October 2025 Early Birds visitors will also have an opportunity to book tickets to lower capacity sessions in Wonderlab at a reduced rate. Future dates Saturday 25 October 2025 8.00–11.00 Sunday 14 December 2025 8.00–11.00 ...
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The Big Draw: Relaxed Family Morning Event details Date Saturday 25 October 2025 Time 09.00 - 11.00 BST Location At the museum (Learning Studio and Exhibition Galleries) Speakers Paul Rubinstein and Miranda Lopatkin Join us for a relaxed morning visit tailored for neurodivergent children and their families. Experience sensory storytelling in our current exhibition Grayson Perry: Delusions of Grandeur. Take ...
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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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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 ...
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Join us for a Quiet Afternoon on Sunday 26th October 2025, from 3pm – 6pm. 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 5pm 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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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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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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Discover how insects and other things can affect the condition of our collection and make your own bug with storytelling by Olivia Armstrong. 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 ...
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A child looking through a kaleidoscope in the Story Explorers Exhibition This workshop is designed for families with children with special educational needs and/or complex needs. There are two separate bookable sessions 2.15-3.15pm and 3.30-4.30pm Enjoy our family-friendly exhibition, Story Explorers: A Journey Through Imaginary Worlds, and take part in a sensory storytelling workshop. Families will be able to explore ... |
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Wednesday 29 October 2025, 10:00 – 12:00 Open from September 2025. Location: Level -1 (wheelchair entrance via Level -2) Visit the exhibition webpage for further information about Blitz: the club that shaped the 80s Book your tickets here The Relaxed Opening allows you to visit our exhibitions with fewer people in the gallery, a more relaxed attitude towards noise and movement, ...
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Relaxed Hours Late Opening 29 October 2025 5pm to 7pm IWM London Everyone Free event Booking required Book Tickets The Blavatnik Art, Film and Photography Galleries at IWM London IWM Join us for a relaxed late opening of IWM London. This is a sensory-friendly event for families and individuals. The event is suitable for individuals or families with members who ... |
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Half Term Quiet Hour, Friday 31 October, 9am - 10am We will be opening our Motoring Village which includes the Jackson shed – British Grand Prix: Where it all began, Campbell ERA Shed - Fastest on earth: Racing Legends of Brooklands and the Barnes Wallis' Stratosphere Chamber, for visitors who are neurodivergent to enjoy these areas of the Museum, free from the hustle and bustle of our normal opening ... |