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Relaxed Evening Event – Ancient India, Living traditions @ British Museum, London
British Museum London
Relaxed mornings for adults (autism and learning disability friendly) – Portrait @ National Galleries Scotland
Portrait Scotland Edinburgh
Space: Could Life Exist Beyond Earth? Relaxed Exhibition Viewing @ Natural History Museum, London
Natural History Museum London



Relaxed Opening @ History of Science Museum, Oxford
History of Science Museum - University of Oxford Oxford
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Exhibition – Design and Disability @ V&A, London
Exhibition – Design and Disability @ V&A, London
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.
Relaxed Evening Event – Ancient India, Living traditions @ British Museum, London
Relaxed Evening Event – Ancient India, Living traditions @ British Museum, London
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 ...
Relaxed mornings for adults (autism and learning disability friendly) – Portrait @ National Galleries Scotland
Relaxed mornings for adults (autism and learning disability friendly) – Portrait @ National Galleries Scotland
Relaxed mornings for adults (autism and learning disability friendly) Share Portrait Tuesday 23 September 2025, 10.30–11.30am Free Booking essential Book tickets Join us at the Portrait for regular, relaxed, sensory-friendly mornings for adults with additional support needs, including autistic adults and those with learning disabilities. At these sessions you can meet other people, see artworks in our gallery spaces and ...
Space: Could Life Exist Beyond Earth? Relaxed Exhibition Viewing @ Natural History Museum, London
Space: Could Life Exist Beyond Earth? Relaxed Exhibition Viewing @ Natural History Museum, London
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 ...
Quiet Openings @ Keswick Museum, Cumbria
Quiet Openings @ Keswick Museum, Cumbria
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.
Relaxed Opening @ History of Science Museum, Oxford
Relaxed Opening @ History of Science Museum, Oxford
Relaxed Opening Saturday 27 September | 10.45-11.45am Autism Friendly Openings Backpack in use Email Helen to book for your family: learning@hsm.ox.ac.uk A 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. SEND RAL Autism Friendly backpack At ...
Relaxed Morning Event @ Tower of London
Relaxed Morning Event @ Tower of London
A relaxed morning event for Neurodivergent, Learning Disabled children and their families/friends Skip the event ticket details and go to event summary. When Sunday 28 September 2025 09:00 - 11:00 Booking information Ticketing for this event is £1.00 per person. If you wish to remain in the Tower of London after 11:00, you may do so. Separate ticket (advance booking ...
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