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Home Blog Matthew Barney

Review: Relaxed Hours – Matthew Barney and Igshaan Adams at the Hayward Gallery, London, June 2021

Both shows currently on at Hayward Gallery – Igshaan Adams’ “Kicking Dust” and Matthew Barney’s “Redoubt” – while very different, are both brilliant with their respective concepts and works. Whenever I visit exhibitions, I visit with two mindsets – one as an artist and avid artgoer, the other as the mother of an autistic son. Barney’s work has appealed to …

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  • April 2026

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10:00 am - 11:00 am
Museums, My Way Craft Sessions @ Reading Museum
March 30 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Museums, My Way Craft Sessions @ Reading Museum

Museums, My Way Craft Sessions Monday 30 March 2026 Venue: Reading Museum Price: Suggested donation £4, booking essential   What: Special craft sessions based on our Easter events aimed at neurodivergent visitors and their families to complement our regular Saturday sessions. A breakout room, Quiet areas with tents and cushions and sensory bags will be available. Please note that the Museum will ...

11:00 am - 1:30 pm
Relaxed Morning @ Cartoon Museum, London
March 30 @ 11:00 am - 1:30 pm
Relaxed Morning @ Cartoon Museum, London

Join us on Monday 30th March for the first Relaxed Monday of the year. Explore the museum under relaxed conditions or come to the timed art workshops. March's theme is sci fi. In the workshop Evan Bond the museum's Young Cartoonist in Resident will teach you how to draw his characters as well as helping you to explore sci fi ...

11:15 am - 12:15 pm
Museums, My Way Craft Sessions @ Reading Museum
March 30 @ 11:15 am - 12:15 pm
Museums, My Way Craft Sessions @ Reading Museum

Museums, My Way Craft Sessions Monday 30 March 2026 Venue: Reading Museum Price: Suggested donation £4, booking essential   What: Special craft sessions based on our Easter events aimed at neurodivergent visitors and their families to complement our regular Saturday sessions. A breakout room, Quiet areas with tents and cushions and sensory bags will be available. Please note that the Museum will ...

3:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Relaxed Story Telling @ Cartoon Museum, London
March 30 @ 3:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Relaxed Story Telling @ Cartoon Museum, London

Professional story teller Olivia Amstrong will bring to life a brand new sci fi story. This story is about an meteor landing on earth and giving humans super powers. Will they use these powers for good or for evil? The story has been created by Evan Bond our current Young Cartoonist in Resident. The story will last around 25 minutes. ...

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Relaxed event – Samurai @ British Museum, London
March 30 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Relaxed event – Samurai @ British Museum, London

This event welcomes people with disabilities, neurodivergent individuals and anyone with sensory needs seeking a calmer environment in which to view the Samurai exhibition. Discover the reality behind a millennium of myth at this sweeping exhibition on the legendary Japanese warriors. The samurai is an iconic figure, evoking images of formidable fighters possessing ideals of courage, honour and self-sacrifice. Yet much of ...

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12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Autistic Girls Workshop @ Cartoon Museum, London
March 31 @ 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Autistic Girls Workshop @ Cartoon Museum, London

31st March: Autistic Girls Workshops Overview Come along to this arts and crafts session designed for autistic girls to get creative together. This workshop will be hosted by Bex Knight, who is an autistic woman herself and has worked with us over the years to create our access comics, which you'll be able to see in person on the day! ...

1 event, 1

10:00 am - 11:00 am
Relaxed Exhibition Viewing : Wildlife Photographer of the Year @ Natural History Museum, London
April 1 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Relaxed Exhibition Viewing : Wildlife Photographer of the Year @ Natural History Museum, London

Wildlife Photographer of the Year Relaxed Exhibition Viewing Our relaxed viewings allow our disabled and neurodiverse visitors to see the newest edition of our Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition away from the daytime crowds. Book your tickets Until 12 July 2026 From £15.50 Members: free East Pavillion Gallery Exhibitions People and planet Art and science Relaxed visit Audio-described Experience ...

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10:00 am - 11:00 am
Relaxed Exhibition Viewing : Wildlife Photographer of the Year @ Natural History Museum, London
April 4 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Relaxed Exhibition Viewing : Wildlife Photographer of the Year @ Natural History Museum, London

Wildlife Photographer of the Year Relaxed Exhibition Viewing Our relaxed viewings allow our disabled and neurodiverse visitors to see the newest edition of our Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition away from the daytime crowds. Book your tickets Until 12 July 2026 From £15.50 Members: free East Pavillion Gallery Exhibitions People and planet Art and science Relaxed visit Audio-described Experience ...

10:30 am - 12:00 pm
SEND Play @ Young V&A, London
April 4 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
SEND Play @ Young V&A, London

SEND Play (Feb-Jun 2026) A session just for children with sensory differences or SEND and their families Drop-in Occurs on the first Saturday of the Month from February - June. Additional date - Saturday 14 February. Young V&A Free +44 (0)20 7942 2000 Occurs on the first Saturday of the Month from February - June. Additional date - Saturday 14 ...

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6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Relaxed event – Hawaiʻi: a kingdom crossing oceans @ British Museum, London
April 6 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Relaxed event – Hawaiʻi: a kingdom crossing oceans @ British Museum, London

This event welcomes people with disabilities, neurodivergent individuals and anyone with sensory needs seeking a calmer environment in which to view Hawaiʻi: a kingdom crossing oceans. The exhibition is a dazzling celebration of the artistry and history of Hawaiʻi. It brings together remarkable objects – from feathered cloaks worn by chiefs and finely carved deities, to powerful shark-toothed weapons and bold ...

1 event, 7

10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Dream, Mix, Make | Relaxed morning for children (Autism and learning disability friendly) @ Modern One, Scotland
April 7 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Dream, Mix, Make | Relaxed morning for children (Autism and learning disability friendly) @ Modern One, Scotland

Modern One Tuesday 7 April 2026, 10.30–12noon Free Booking essential Book tickets This relaxed, welcoming drop-in workshop invites families to explore art together in a calm and supportive space, where the ordinary can become extraordinary. Through playful mark-making, collage, storytelling and hands-on creative exploration, families can build their own dreamlike worlds, filled with curious creatures, surprising combinations and wonderful changes ...

1 event, 8

10:00 am - 11:00 am
Relaxed Opening Hours: Seurat and the Sea @ The Courtauld, London
April 8 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Relaxed Opening Hours: Seurat and the Sea @ The Courtauld, London

13 February – 17 May 2026 Denise Coates Exhibition Galleries, Floor 3 ★★★★★ “Tremendous” – The Guardian “The magic of Seurat’s seascapes” – The Times “Unmissable” – Time Out The Courtauld presents the first ever exhibition dedicated to the seascapes of the French artist Georges Seurat (1859–1891). This major, focused display is the first devoted to Seurat in the UK in almost 30 ...

1 event, 9

10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Relaxed Day – Wildlife Photographer of the Year 61 @ The Base, Greenham, Berkshire
April 9 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Relaxed Day – Wildlife Photographer of the Year 61 @ The Base, Greenham, Berkshire

Wildlife Photographer of the Year 61 Share this show Dates Fri 27 Feb - Sun 26 Apr | Open Tue - Sun, 10am - 5pm Venues: The Base Greenham Categories: Exhibition The world’s finest nature images are revealed as Wildlife Photographer of the Year 61 comes to The Base!    The world-renowned exhibition, now in its sixty-first year and on ...

1 event, 10

9:30 am - 10:30 am
Autism-friendly early opening @ Wembley Library, London
April 10 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am
Autism-friendly early opening @ Wembley Library, London

About this event Enjoy an early opening of Wembley Library for a limited number of children aged 3-15 years with their siblings, parents and carers.   Join us for a relaxed morning at Wembley Library, specially designed for our friends with autism! Autism-Friendly morning at Wembley Library! Come and join us for a special Autism-Friendly morning at Wembley Library for children aged 3-15 ...

2 events, 11

10:00 am - 11:00 am
SEND-friendly hour London Transport Museum Depot @ Museum Depot – Acton
April 11 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
SEND-friendly hour London Transport Museum Depot @ Museum Depot – Acton

Join us at our first Museum Depot open days of the year to discover how transport icons have shaped London and its identity over the last 200 years. 2026 is a year of milestones: marking 120 years of the Bakerloo line and 70 years since the celebrated red Routemaster bus hit the capital’s streets. The Museum Depot is a treasure trove of ...

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Neurodivergence through Art @ Wellcome Collection, London
April 11 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Neurodivergence through Art @ Wellcome Collection, London

Neurodivergence through Art Saturday 11 April 2026, 14:00 – 15:00 Free Discussion British Sign Language interpreted Speech-to-text Relaxed Wheelchair accessible show credit information for image 'Discussion in the Reading Room' What you’ll do Join educator and facilitator F. Zeeshan Choudhury in conversation with artist and activist Nicola Field and Grrrl Zine Fair founder and artist Lu Williams to explore the role of art ...

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1 event, 16

11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Relaxed Hours: Chiharu Shiota & Yin Xiuzhen @ Hayward Gallery, London
April 16 @ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Relaxed Hours: Chiharu Shiota & Yin Xiuzhen @ Hayward Gallery, London

Relaxed Hours: Chiharu Shiota & Yin Xiuzhen Tue 10 Mar & Thu 16 Apr 2026 Experience our current Hayward Gallery exhibitions in a more relaxed environment with access to additional support during our Relaxed Hours. More details forHayward Gallery  Tickets £19 / Members freeView more time and price information  Dates & tickets Unlimited entry for Members, with no need to book, from just ...

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6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Relaxed event – Samurai @ British Museum, London
April 20 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Relaxed event – Samurai @ British Museum, London

This event welcomes people with disabilities, neurodivergent individuals and anyone with sensory needs seeking a calmer environment in which to view the Samurai exhibition. Discover the reality behind a millennium of myth at this sweeping exhibition on the legendary Japanese warriors. The samurai is an iconic figure, evoking images of formidable fighters possessing ideals of courage, honour and self-sacrifice. Yet much of ...

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1 event, 25

9:00 am - 10:00 am
Relaxed Opening @ Oxford University Museum of Natural History and Pitt Rivers Museum
April 25 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am
Relaxed Opening @ Oxford University Museum of Natural History and Pitt Rivers Museum

Relaxed Morning Opening Saturday, 25 April 2026 09.00 - 10.00 About the event Relaxed morning openings allow visitors to experience the Museum of Natural History and Pitt Rivers Museum early in the day, when the buildings are quiet. We open an hour early to welcome visitors who may struggle in the museums at peak times. The number of visitors is capped, which ...

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1 event, 27

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Relaxed event – Hawaiʻi: a kingdom crossing oceans @ British Museum, London
April 27 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Relaxed event – Hawaiʻi: a kingdom crossing oceans @ British Museum, London

This event welcomes people with disabilities, neurodivergent individuals and anyone with sensory needs seeking a calmer environment in which to view Hawaiʻi: a kingdom crossing oceans. The exhibition is a dazzling celebration of the artistry and history of Hawaiʻi. It brings together remarkable objects – from feathered cloaks worn by chiefs and finely carved deities, to powerful shark-toothed weapons and bold ...

1 event, 28

10:30 am - 11:30 am
Relaxed mornings for adults | April (autism and learning disability friendly) @ Portrait, Scotland
April 28 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Relaxed mornings for adults | April (autism and learning disability friendly) @ Portrait, Scotland

Relaxed mornings for adults | April (autism and learning disability friendly)  Share Portrait Tuesday 28 April 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 ...

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10:30 am - 12:00 pm
SEND Young V&A, London
May 2 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
SEND Young V&A, London

SEND Play (Feb-Jun 2026) A session just for children with sensory differences or SEND and their families Drop-in Occurs on the first Saturday of the Month from February - June. Additional date - Saturday 14 February. Young V&A Free +44 (0)20 7942 2000 Occurs on the first Saturday of the Month from February - June. Additional date - Saturday 14 ...

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March 30
March 30 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Museums, My Way Craft Sessions @ Reading Museum

March 30 @ 11:00 am - 1:30 pm

Relaxed Morning @ Cartoon Museum, London

March 30 @ 11:15 am - 12:15 pm

Museums, My Way Craft Sessions @ Reading Museum

March 30 @ 3:30 pm - 4:00 pm

Relaxed Story Telling @ Cartoon Museum, London

March 30 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Relaxed event – Samurai @ British Museum, London

March 31
March 31 @ 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Autistic Girls Workshop @ Cartoon Museum, London

April 1
April 1 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Relaxed Exhibition Viewing : Wildlife Photographer of the Year @ Natural History Museum, London

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April 4
April 4 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Relaxed Exhibition Viewing : Wildlife Photographer of the Year @ Natural History Museum, London

April 4 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm

SEND Play @ Young V&A, London

April 6
April 6 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Relaxed event – Hawaiʻi: a kingdom crossing oceans @ British Museum, London

April 7
April 7 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm

Dream, Mix, Make | Relaxed morning for children (Autism and learning disability friendly) @ Modern One, Scotland

April 8
April 8 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Relaxed Opening Hours: Seurat and the Sea @ The Courtauld, London

April 9
April 9 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Relaxed Day – Wildlife Photographer of the Year 61 @ The Base, Greenham, Berkshire

April 10
April 10 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am

Autism-friendly early opening @ Wembley Library, London

April 6
April 6 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Relaxed event – Hawaiʻi: a kingdom crossing oceans @ British Museum, London

April 7
April 7 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm

Dream, Mix, Make | Relaxed morning for children (Autism and learning disability friendly) @ Modern One, Scotland

April 8
April 8 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Relaxed Opening Hours: Seurat and the Sea @ The Courtauld, London

April 9
April 9 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Relaxed Day – Wildlife Photographer of the Year 61 @ The Base, Greenham, Berkshire

April 10
April 10 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am

Autism-friendly early opening @ Wembley Library, London

April 11
April 11 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

SEND-friendly hour London Transport Museum Depot @ Museum Depot – Acton

April 11 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Neurodivergence through Art @ Wellcome Collection, London

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April 16
April 16 @ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm

Relaxed Hours: Chiharu Shiota & Yin Xiuzhen @ Hayward Gallery, London

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April 20
April 20 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Relaxed event – Samurai @ British Museum, London

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April 25
April 25 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am

Relaxed Opening @ Oxford University Museum of Natural History and Pitt Rivers Museum

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April 27
April 27 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Relaxed event – Hawaiʻi: a kingdom crossing oceans @ British Museum, London

April 28
April 28 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am

Relaxed mornings for adults | April (autism and learning disability friendly) @ Portrait, Scotland

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May 2
May 2 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm

SEND Young V&A, London

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