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SUMMARY:Museums\, My Way @ The Museum of English Rural Life\, Reading
DESCRIPTION:About this event\nFree sessions developed with Autism Berkshire\n“This was our first (museum) event and to be honest I felt quite emotional. I was touched by such a supportive environment and welcoming faces. Thank you!” \nJoin us for this free\, bookable session which will take place on a Monday when the museum is closed to the public. Siblings\, families\, carers and friends are all welcome. All activities are optional and you can visit at any point within the event times. \nThe session will offer: \n\nsensory backpacks and ear defenders\nbreak out spaces\nthemed facilitated hands-on activity\nthemed gallery trail \n\nPlease visit our Museums\, My Way page to find out more about the Museums Partnership Reading programme at The MERL\, Reading Museum and other partner venues\, and our Access page for downloadable resources (sensory map\, and social story) to help you prepare for your visit. \nParking\nPlease note that the museum’s car park can fill up quickly at busy times. If The MERL car park is full\, you can use a special parking permit\, valid throughout half term\, to park in the University car parks on Acacia Road adjacent to the museum\, or White Gates car park found at the second left off Crown Place\, a short walk from the museum. (Please note the permit is not valid in the private car park on Crown Place) \nView the car park locations\, driving and walking routes.\nYou can collect a permit from reception at the museum or download the permit here and print at home (link coming soon). \nIf you do not display a permit\, you may be issued with a penalty. We apologise for any inconvenience\, but this solution means we can continue to offer free parking in the nearby University car parks. If you have any questions\, please call 0118 378 8660 or email merlevents@reading.ac.uk \nWe would always encourage you to use alternative means of transport where possible. See our Getting Here page for details. \nMuseums\, My Way is part of The MERL and Reading Museum’s Arts Council funded programme\, Museums Partnership Reading \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nDate & Time\n\n\nMonday 16 February 2026 \n\n\n\n\nCost\n\n\nBooking required \n\nBook your place\n\n\nAudience\n\n\nPublic \n\n\n\n\nThe Museum of English Rural Life\n\nThe Museum of English Rural Life\, Redlands Road\, Reading\, United Kingdom\, Berkshire\, RG1 5EX
URL:https://autisminmuseums.com/event/museums-my-way-the-museum-of-english-rural-life-reading-3/
LOCATION:Museum of English Rural Life\, Reading\, RG1 5EX
CATEGORIES:South East
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SUMMARY:Relaxed Monday - Manga @ Cartoon Museum\, London
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nJoin us on Monday 16th February for the first Relaxed Monday of the year. Explore the museum under relaxed conditions or come to the timed art workshops.\nFebruary’s theme is Magical Manga. In the workshop you will learn how to draw a manga version of yourself. You will then be shown how to add magical accessories and effects to your drawing. What powers will you give yourself? Do you use them for good or for bad!?\nOur relaxed Mondays are specifically designed for children and young people (aged between 5-25) with Autism spectrum conditions or sensory processing differences. This event is free but pre-booking is essential.\nMorning drop-in session: 11am – 1:30pm.Morning manga workshop: 12:30pm -1:15pm\nAfternoon drop-in session: 3pm – 5:30pm.\nAfternoon manga workshop: 3:30pm – 4:15pm\nTo book a place\, or for further information\, please visit our website at cartoonmuseum.org. Accessible information will be emailed the week before. Any questions please email: outreach@cartoonmuseum.org
URL:https://autisminmuseums.com/event/relaxed-monday-manga-cartoon-museum-london/
LOCATION:Cartoon Museum\, London\, W1A 3AE
CATEGORIES:London
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SUMMARY:Relaxed Visits @ Newton Abbot Museum\, Devon
DESCRIPTION:Upcoming Relaxed visits\nNewton Abbot Museum welcomes anyone who might benefit from visiting the Museum at a quieter time. \nUpcoming Sessions:\nMonday 11th August\, 1pm-3pm \nMonday 27th October\, 1pm-3pm \nMonday 16th February\, 1pm-3pm \nIn the meantime you can contact the museum to find out when the quieter times in the museum are. \n\nView of Newton Abbot Museum from the Welcome Desk\n\nExplore our galleries in a calm and relaxed environment where we will ensure our sound levels are reduced. There will be a quiet space available away from the galleries\, and you are welcome to borrow our new sensory bags and ear-defenders. \nThese sessions are great for visitors with Autistic Spectrum Disorder or other communication and sensory needs and their families / carers but are suitable for all. \n\n‘Chill Out’ Room\n\nTo help you prepare for your visit we have made a visual story which you can see if you click here. For other access information please visit our Museum Access page. \nIf you have any questions about the Museum’s relaxed visits or require any further information\, please email museum@newtonabbot-tc.gov.uk or phone 01626 201121
URL:https://autisminmuseums.com/event/relaxed-visits-newton-abbot-museum-devon-3/
LOCATION:Newton Abbot Museum\, Newton Abbot\, TQ12 1JQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:South West
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SUMMARY:Relaxed Hours Late Opening @ IWM North\, Manchester
DESCRIPTION:Relaxed Hours\nLate Opening\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n17 February 2026\n\n4pm to 6pm\n\n\n\nIWM North\n\n\nEveryone\n\n\nFree event\n\nFree ticket required\n\n\n\nBook Tickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for a relaxed late opening of IWM North. This is a sensory-friendly event for families and individuals. The event is suitable for individuals or families with members who may have sensory processing differences\, autistic spectrum conditions or would otherwise benefit from a quieter environment to explore IWM North. \nAs part of our late opening\, you will be able to explore all our current exhibitions and have the opportunity to participate in family-friendly activities. \nThere will also be quiet rooms for those needing to take a break\, a breakout space\, and an indoor eating area for anyone wishing to bring their own food. \nTo help ensure a smooth entry to the museum\, we kindly ask visitors to book a free ticket online in advance. However\, we will still have capacity available onsite for those who are unable to book tickets. \nWe will send all visitors an email around a week before the event with more information to help you plan your visit. Please be aware\, the museum will be open to the general public for the first hour of your visit. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nAccess\n\n\n\n\n\n\n© IWM\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIWM North is located in Media City and is easily accessible by public transport or car. What3Words: ///rungs.test.toward\nAn Access Guide is available on the Accessibility page\, Accessibility at IWM North | Imperial War Museums\, with further information about getting here.\nTickets are limited to 6 per group.\nIWM North is fully accessible by wheelchair. There are three manual wheelchairs available for loan on a first-come\, first-served basis. These are provided free of charge and are located near the lift.\nDesignated disabled parking bays and parent and child bays are available in the car park. Please note that charges apply for all parking at IWM North.\nIf the museum is busy\, there will be one tannoy announcement during this event at 4:45 pm\, alerting existing visitors that the museum will be closing to members of the public not in attendance for the Relaxed Hours session. There are no other planned announcements. Fifteen minutes before closing at 5:45 pm\, you will be approached by staff to let you know about the upcoming closure.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nExhibition Information\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOur free temporary exhibition\, Spies\, Lies and Deception\, will be open to visitors. There is a family trail to accompany the exhibition\, which you are welcome to take part in. There is background noise in this exhibition\, which will be played at a lower volume during your visit.\nThe IWM North building is designed to encourage visitors to consider the confusion experienced during conflict. As a result\, the floor of the Main Exhibition Space has a gentle slope and visitors with mobility impairments\, mobility aids\, sensory processing differences\, or buggies may wish to take extra care in this area.\nThere will be Big Picture Shows played in the Main Exhibition Space at 4pm and 5pm. During the shows\, the Main Exhibition Space will be dark\, and the film will be projected around the walls. The shows will play at a lower volume than usual and contain no sudden loud sound effects.\nAt 4pm the show is called The Roads We Walked: The Fifth Pan-African Congress. The show celebrates the 80th Anniversary of the Fifth Pan-African Congress\, which took place in Manchester in 1945. At 5pm the show is called Animals and War which explores the stories of brave animal heroes from the First World War to the present day. Anyone not wishing to watch is welcome to leave the Main Exhibition Space and return later\, should they wish to continue exploring. Ear defenders will be available and staff and volunteers will be on hand to help.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFacilities\n\n\n\nAccessible toilets and baby change facilities are available on the ground floor and are signposted.\nThere are a small number of ear defenders and sensory backpacks containing items that may help your visit. They are available upon request on a first-come\, first-serve basis and are free to use. Examples of what they may contain include:\n\nEar defenders\nSunflower lanyard\n2x fidget toys\nA simple map\nMagnifying glass\nCuddly toy\nPencils and grips\nEmotions fan\nReading overlays.
URL:https://autisminmuseums.com/event/relaxed-hours-late-opening-iwm-north-manchester/
LOCATION:IWM North – Imperial War Museums\, The Quays\, Trafford Wharf Road\, Manchester\, M17 1TZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:North West
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SUMMARY:Relaxed Hours Late Opening @ Imperial War Museum\, London
DESCRIPTION:Relaxed Hours\nLate Opening\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n17 February 2026\n\n4pm to 7pm\n\n\n\nIWM London\n\n\nEveryone\n\n\nFree event\n\nBooking required\n\n\n\nBook Tickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIWM\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin 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 may have sensory processing differences\, autistic spectrum conditions or would otherwise benefit from a quieter environment to explore IWM London. \nAs part of our late opening\, you will be able to explore all our current exhibitions and have the opportunity to participate in family-friendly activities. \nThere will also be quiet rooms for those needing to take a break\, a breakout space\, and an indoor eating area for anyone wishing to bring their own food. \nTo help ensure a smooth entry to the museum\, we kindly ask visitors to book a free ticket online in advance. However\, we will still have capacity available onsite for those who are unable to book tickets. \nWe will send all visitors an email around a week before the event with more information and a visual walkthrough to help you fully plan for your visit. Please be aware\, the museum will still be open to the general public from 4pm to 6pm. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAccess\n\nWe ask those attending the Relaxed Hours event to please use the West Entrance\, which can be found by following the path along the right side of the museum’s main entrance. There will be staff in the surrounding park to help direct people to the entrance. A map can be downloaded here\, or use What3words: ///dairy.chef.full. See IWM’s Accessibility Page for more information.\nTickets are limited to 6 per group\nIWM London is fully accessible by wheelchair. There are manual wheelchairs available for loan on a first-come\, first-served basis. These are provided free of charge and are located at the West Entrance.\nThere are some limited designated disabled parking bays available (located off Brook Drive\, behind IWM London). Any visitors wishing to use these bays must book them prior to the event by contacting us at RearYard@zeglobal.com or calling 020 7416 500. Please provide your vehicle model and registration number\, your expected time of arrival and a contact number when requesting a space.\nIf the museum is busy\, there will be one tannoy announcement during this event at 5:45 pm\, alerting existing visitors that the museum will be closing to members of the public not in attendance for the Relaxed Hours session. There are no other planned announcements. Fifteen minutes before closing at 6:45 pm\, you will be approached by staff to let you know about the upcoming closure.\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nExhibition Information\n\nThere will be a temporary exhibition running called Emergency Exits: The Fight for Independence in Malaya\, Kenya and Cyprus\, exploring the wave of independence movements that followed the end of the Second World War\, as many of Britain’s former imperial territories gained independence.\nPlease be aware that areas of our galleries can be dark and contain loud noises and potentially distressing images. Details of where these areas are located can be found in the visual walkthrough. There will be signage at the event.\nThe exhibitions are designed to encourage visitors to consider the experiences of people during conflict. In our First World War Galleries\, there is a short\, optional section that takes visitors through a replica trench. The floor in this area is textured\, with low lighting and sound effects. Visitors using mobility aids\, with mobility impairments\, sensory processing differences or with buggies may wish to take extra care in this area or take an alternative route that avoids this experience.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFacilities\n· The café will be open for hot drinks and cold snacks. \n· Accessible toilets and baby change facilities are available throughout the museum and are signposted. \n· There are a small number of ear defenders and sensory backpacks containing items that may help your visit. They are available upon request on a first-come\, first-serve basis and are free to use. Examples of what they may contain include: \n\nEar defenders\nSunflower lanyard.\n2x fidget toys.\nA simple map.\nMagnifying glass.\nCuddly toy.\nPencils and grips.\nEmotions fan.\nReading overlays.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFinding IWM London\n\n\nFind out how to get to IWM London here. Or see the journey from local transport hubs to IWM’s West Entrance below: \nElephant and Castle Train Station to IWM London \nWaterloo Station to IWM London \nKennington Road Bus Stop to IWM \nIWM West Entrance 
URL:https://autisminmuseums.com/event/relaxed-hours-late-opening-imperial-war-museum-london-2/
LOCATION:Imperial War Museum\, London\, SE1 6HZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:London
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SUMMARY:Quiet Hour - Art Explorers: Collage Creations @ London Mithraeum Bloomberg SPACE
DESCRIPTION:Art Explorers: Collage Creations\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWednesday 18th February  \n10am – 4pm \n\n\n\n\n3:30pm – 4pm is Quiet Hour at London Mithraeum Bloomberg SPACE. This session has a smaller capacity to ensure a quieter experience for those with sensory needs. \n\n\n\n\n\nFull access information for London Mithraeum Bloomberg SPACE can be found here. \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\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for free\, hands-on art activities for children and families inspired by our newest installation\, Room with All Existing Words by Mark Manders. Working with our friendly facilitators children will use collage and paper cutting to create their own artworks\, taking inspiration from Manders’ monumental sculptures and artworks that appear like mysterious ancient relics. \nCreate something unique before exploring the atmospheric Temple of Mithras below and the Roman artefacts discovered on this historic site. \nSuitable for children aged 5–11\, with all ages welcome. \nPlease book a 30-minute time slot. \n\n\n\n\nBook your free tickets now
URL:https://autisminmuseums.com/event/quiet-hour-art-explorers-collage-creations-london-mithraeum-bloomberg-space/
LOCATION:London Mithraeum Bloomberg SPACE\, London\, EC4N 8AA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:London
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SUMMARY:Relaxed Opening @ History of Science Museum\, Oxford
DESCRIPTION:Relaxed Opening\nSaturday 21 February  | 10.45-11.45am \nAutism Friendly Openings Backpack in use \nEmail Helen to book for your family: learning@hsm.ox.ac.uk \nA relaxed morning for exploring the Museum in a quieter setting. Created for neurodivergent and SEND visitors\, those with sensory processing differences\, and anyone who would enjoy a calmer environment for their visit.  \nSEND RAL Autism Friendly backpack\nAt the Welcome Desk you can pick up a backpack* with activities to help the whole family explore the museum together. \nAlthough this is a relaxed opening\, there may still be some noises around the Museum\, so please do bring along ear protectors if you need them. \nAll ages welcome.  \nBook a space by emailing Helen: learning@hsm.ox.ac.uk \n*The Museum’s SEND-friendly backpacks for families were developed in collaboration with RAL Space and Iffley Academy specialist school. \nYou can join our mailing list to hear about future events. \nAnd don’t miss Autism-Friendly openings at the Museum of Natural History. \nWant to see more events?
URL:https://autisminmuseums.com/event/relaxed-opening-history-of-science-museum-oxford-6/
LOCATION:History of Science Museum – University of Oxford\, Oxford\, OX1 3AZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:South East
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