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Home Blog The National Museum of Computing

Relaxed Opening at the National Museum of Computing, Anne-Marie Langford, Learning Programme Manager, Dec 2020

The National Museum of Computing has been offering Relaxed Openings for over 3 years. They were set up by my predecessor Claire Marston so I cannot claim the full credit. We run 6 relaxed openings a year. We either open at time when we are usually closed or quieter. We welcome families with autistic members. We pull in additional volunteers to be on hand …

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Events Calendar

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  • September 2025

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1 event, 1
2025-06-07
Exhibition – Design and Disability @ V&A, London
Exhibition – Design and Disability @ V&A, London
June 7, 2025 - February 15, 2026
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.

2 events, 2
2025-06-07
Exhibition – Design and Disability @ V&A, London
10:00 am - 11:30 pm
Relaxed Morning @ Buckingham Palace, London
September 2 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 pm
Relaxed Morning @ Buckingham Palace, London

  Key information An opportunity for neurodivergent and learning-disabled children and their families to enjoy the State Rooms of Buckingham Palace. Tuesday, 2 September 2025 If you require step-free access this must be pre-booked, please contact the Specialist Sales Team on +44(0)303 123 7324 or specialistsales@rct.uk Please download and review our pre-visit documents: Buckingham Palace guide for neurodivergent visitors (PDF) Photo ...

£6
2 events, 3
2025-06-07
Exhibition – Design and Disability @ V&A, London
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Space: Could Life Exist Beyond Earth? Relaxed Exhibition Viewing @ Natural History Museum, London
September 3 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
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 ...

1 event, 4
2025-06-07
Exhibition – Design and Disability @ V&A, London
1 event, 5
2025-06-07
Exhibition – Design and Disability @ V&A, London
1 event, 6
2025-06-07
Exhibition – Design and Disability @ V&A, London
4 events, 7
2025-06-07
Exhibition – Design and Disability @ V&A, London
9:30 am - 11:00 am
Rise and Roar – Quiet Session in the Magic Garden @ Hampton Court, Surrey
September 7 @ 9:30 am - 11:00 am
Rise and Roar – Quiet Session in the Magic Garden @ Hampton Court, Surrey

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, ...

10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Relaxed Opening: ‘1880 THAT’ @ Wellcome Collection, London
September 7 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Relaxed Opening: ‘1880 THAT’ @ Wellcome Collection, London

Relaxed Openings of 1880 THAT 15 June 2025 – 26 October 2025 Free Relaxed opening Relaxed show credit information for image '‘1880 THAT’ exhibition at Wellcome Collection' 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 ...

10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Relaxed SENDay @ Eureka, Halifax
September 7 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Relaxed SENDay @ Eureka, Halifax

A relaxed day for disabled visitors and their families. Book your visit We’re running ‘relaxed’ SENdays on various dates throughout 2025 for disabled visitors and their families! Visit our online sensory guide to help you prepare for your visit! Sign up for our Access All Areas email list to be the first to hear about accessible events and updates What’s ...

2 events, 8
2025-06-07
Exhibition – Design and Disability @ V&A, London
Exhibition – Design and Disability @ V&A, London
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Relaxed Evening Event – Ancient India, Living traditions @ British Museum, London
September 8 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
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 ...

1 event, 9
2025-06-07
Exhibition – Design and Disability @ V&A, London
1 event, 10
2025-06-07
Exhibition – Design and Disability @ V&A, London
2 events, 11
2025-06-07
Exhibition – Design and Disability @ V&A, London
10:30 am - 5:00 pm
Relaxed Opening @ The National Museum of Computing, Milton Keynes
September 11 @ 10:30 am - 5:00 pm
Relaxed Opening @ The National Museum of Computing, Milton Keynes

Join us for a Relaxed Opening of The National Museum of Computing for families and individuals who require a quieter and calmer environment to experience our Museum. This sensory-friendly event provides a way to explore and enjoy TNMOC outside of general opening hours. The event is suitable for individuals or families with members who have sensory processing differences, autistic spectrum ...

2 events, 12
2025-06-07
Exhibition – Design and Disability @ V&A, London
9:00 am - 11:00 am
Quiet Openings @ Keswick Museum, Cumbria
September 12 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am
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.

4 events, 13
2025-06-07
Exhibition – Design and Disability @ V&A, London
9:30 am - 11:10 am
Quieter Time @ Tower Bridge, London
September 13 @ 9:30 am - 11:10 am
Quieter Time @ Tower Bridge, London

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 ...

10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Space: Could Life Exist Beyond Earth? Relaxed Exhibition Viewing @ Natural History Museum, London
September 13 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
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 ...

11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Sensory Art Club (profound disability friendly) – Modern One @ National Galleries Scotland
September 13 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Sensory Art Club (profound disability friendly) – Modern One @ National Galleries Scotland

Sensory art club (profound disability friendly) Share Modern One Saturday 13 September 2025, 11 am–12.30pm Free Booking essential Book tickets Join us for our fully inclusive art club for people of all ages with profound and multiple learning disabilities and their families, friends and supporters. Explore the gallery spaces with a sensory-friendly tour and take part in creative activities in ...

1 event, 14
2025-06-07
Exhibition – Design and Disability @ V&A, London
1 event, 15
2025-06-07
Exhibition – Design and Disability @ V&A, London
Exhibition – Design and Disability @ V&A, London
1 event, 16
2025-06-07
Exhibition – Design and Disability @ V&A, London
2 events, 17
2025-06-07
Exhibition – Design and Disability @ V&A, London
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Relaxed Opening – More than Human @ Design Museum, London
September 17 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Relaxed Opening – More than Human @ Design Museum, London

More than Human Relaxed Opening Wednesday 17 September 2025, 10:00 – 12:00 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 ...

1 event, 18
2025-06-07
Exhibition – Design and Disability @ V&A, London
2 events, 19
2025-06-07
Exhibition – Design and Disability @ V&A, London
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Relaxed Opening Hours @ Dynamic Earth, Edinburgh
September 19 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Relaxed Opening Hours @ Dynamic Earth, Edinburgh

Dynamic Earth, Edinburgh's Science Centre & Planetarium is hosting its relaxed opening day. This day aims to provide a calm and inclusive environment for visitors; designed for those who would benefit from a more relaxed visit, but open to everyone. These sessions prioritise sensory comfort without compromising on the overall Dynamic Earth experience. During Relaxed Opening hours, the following changes ...

2 events, 20
2025-06-07
Exhibition – Design and Disability @ V&A, London
9:00 am - 10:00 am
Quiet Hour @ Brooklands Museum, Surrey
September 20 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am
Quiet Hour @ Brooklands Museum, Surrey

We will open our gates an hour early at 9am for a Quiet Hour for our annual fun filled Emergency Services Day - where you will see a wide variety of emergency vehicles and pieces of apparatus used in our emergency services.  This will be an impressive line-up of current serving vehicles and older historic vehicles with no sirens or flashing lights operating for ...

1 event, 21
2025-06-07
Exhibition – Design and Disability @ V&A, London
2 events, 22
2025-06-07
Exhibition – Design and Disability @ V&A, London
Exhibition – Design and Disability @ V&A, London
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Relaxed Evening Event – Ancient India, Living traditions @ British Museum, London
September 22 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
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 ...

2 events, 23
2025-06-07
Exhibition – Design and Disability @ V&A, London
10:30 am - 11:30 am
Relaxed mornings for adults (autism and learning disability friendly) – Portrait @ National Galleries Scotland
September 23 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am
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 ...

2 events, 24
2025-06-07
Exhibition – Design and Disability @ V&A, London
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Space: Could Life Exist Beyond Earth? Relaxed Exhibition Viewing @ Natural History Museum, London
September 24 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
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 ...

1 event, 25
2025-06-07
Exhibition – Design and Disability @ V&A, London
2 events, 26
2025-06-07
Exhibition – Design and Disability @ V&A, London
9:00 am - 11:00 am
Quiet Openings @ Keswick Museum, Cumbria
September 26 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am
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.

2 events, 27
2025-06-07
Exhibition – Design and Disability @ V&A, London
10:45 am - 11:45 am
Relaxed Opening @ History of Science Museum, Oxford
September 27 @ 10:45 am - 11:45 am
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 ...

2 events, 28
2025-06-07
Exhibition – Design and Disability @ V&A, London
9:00 am - 11:00 am
Relaxed Morning Event @ Tower of London
September 28 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am
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 ...

2 events, 29
2025-06-07
Exhibition – Design and Disability @ V&A, London
Exhibition – Design and Disability @ V&A, London
9:00 am - 12:30 pm
Noises Off Morning @ Army Flying Museum, Hampshire
September 29 @ 9:00 am - 12:30 pm
Noises Off Morning @ Army Flying Museum, Hampshire

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 ...

1 event, 30
2025-06-07
Exhibition – Design and Disability @ V&A, London
1 event, 1
2025-06-07
Exhibition – Design and Disability @ V&A, London
1 event, 2
2025-06-07
Exhibition – Design and Disability @ V&A, London
1 event, 3
2025-06-07
Exhibition – Design and Disability @ V&A, London
3 events, 4
2025-06-07
Exhibition – Design and Disability @ V&A, London
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Space: Could Life Exist Beyond Earth? Relaxed Exhibition Viewing @ Natural History Museum, London
October 4 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
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 ...

10:00 am - 4:30 pm
Access Friendly Day @ Story Museum, Oxford
October 4 @ 10:00 am - 4:30 pm
Access Friendly Day @ Story Museum, Oxford

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 ...

2 events, 5
2025-06-07
Exhibition – Design and Disability @ V&A, London
9:30 am - 11:00 am
Rise and Roar – Quiet Session in the Magic Garden @ Hampton Court, Surrey
October 5 @ 9:30 am - 11:00 am
Rise and Roar – Quiet Session in the Magic Garden @ Hampton Court, Surrey

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, ...

June 7
All day

Exhibition – Design and Disability @ V&A, London

June 7
All day

Exhibition – Design and Disability @ V&A, London

September 2 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 pm

Relaxed Morning @ Buckingham Palace, London

June 7
All day

Exhibition – Design and Disability @ V&A, London

September 3 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Space: Could Life Exist Beyond Earth? Relaxed Exhibition Viewing @ Natural History Museum, London

June 7
All day

Exhibition – Design and Disability @ V&A, London

June 7
All day

Exhibition – Design and Disability @ V&A, London

June 7
All day

Exhibition – Design and Disability @ V&A, London

June 7
All day

Exhibition – Design and Disability @ V&A, London

September 7 @ 9:30 am - 11:00 am

Rise and Roar – Quiet Session in the Magic Garden @ Hampton Court, Surrey

September 7 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Relaxed Opening: ‘1880 THAT’ @ Wellcome Collection, London

September 7 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Relaxed SENDay @ Eureka, Halifax

June 7
All day

Exhibition – Design and Disability @ V&A, London

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

Relaxed Evening Event – Ancient India, Living traditions @ British Museum, London

June 7
All day

Exhibition – Design and Disability @ V&A, London

June 7
All day

Exhibition – Design and Disability @ V&A, London

June 7
All day

Exhibition – Design and Disability @ V&A, London

September 11 @ 10:30 am - 5:00 pm

Relaxed Opening @ The National Museum of Computing, Milton Keynes

June 7
All day

Exhibition – Design and Disability @ V&A, London

September 12 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am

Quiet Openings @ Keswick Museum, Cumbria

June 7
All day

Exhibition – Design and Disability @ V&A, London

September 13 @ 9:30 am - 11:10 am

Quieter Time @ Tower Bridge, London

September 13 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Space: Could Life Exist Beyond Earth? Relaxed Exhibition Viewing @ Natural History Museum, London

September 13 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm

Sensory Art Club (profound disability friendly) – Modern One @ National Galleries Scotland

June 7
All day

Exhibition – Design and Disability @ V&A, London

June 7
All day

Exhibition – Design and Disability @ V&A, London

September 17
September 17 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Relaxed Opening – More than Human @ Design Museum, London

September 19
September 19 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Relaxed Opening Hours @ Dynamic Earth, Edinburgh

September 20
September 20 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am

Quiet Hour @ Brooklands Museum, Surrey

September 22
September 22 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Relaxed Evening Event – Ancient India, Living traditions @ British Museum, London

September 23
September 23 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am

Relaxed mornings for adults (autism and learning disability friendly) – Portrait @ National Galleries Scotland

June 7
All day

Exhibition – Design and Disability @ V&A, London

June 7
All day

Exhibition – Design and Disability @ V&A, London

September 17 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Relaxed Opening – More than Human @ Design Museum, London

June 7
All day

Exhibition – Design and Disability @ V&A, London

June 7
All day

Exhibition – Design and Disability @ V&A, London

September 19 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Relaxed Opening Hours @ Dynamic Earth, Edinburgh

June 7
All day

Exhibition – Design and Disability @ V&A, London

September 20 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am

Quiet Hour @ Brooklands Museum, Surrey

June 7
All day

Exhibition – Design and Disability @ V&A, London

June 7
All day

Exhibition – Design and Disability @ V&A, London

September 22 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Relaxed Evening Event – Ancient India, Living traditions @ British Museum, London

June 7
All day

Exhibition – Design and Disability @ V&A, London

September 23 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am

Relaxed mornings for adults (autism and learning disability friendly) – Portrait @ National Galleries Scotland

June 7
All day

Exhibition – Design and Disability @ V&A, London

September 24 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Space: Could Life Exist Beyond Earth? Relaxed Exhibition Viewing @ Natural History Museum, London

June 7
All day

Exhibition – Design and Disability @ V&A, London

June 7
All day

Exhibition – Design and Disability @ V&A, London

September 26 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am

Quiet Openings @ Keswick Museum, Cumbria

June 7
All day

Exhibition – Design and Disability @ V&A, London

September 27 @ 10:45 am - 11:45 am

Relaxed Opening @ History of Science Museum, Oxford

June 7
All day

Exhibition – Design and Disability @ V&A, London

September 28 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am

Relaxed Morning Event @ Tower of London

June 7
All day

Exhibition – Design and Disability @ V&A, London

September 29 @ 9:00 am - 12:30 pm

Noises Off Morning @ Army Flying Museum, Hampshire

June 7
All day

Exhibition – Design and Disability @ V&A, London

June 7
All day

Exhibition – Design and Disability @ V&A, London

June 7
All day

Exhibition – Design and Disability @ V&A, London

June 7
All day

Exhibition – Design and Disability @ V&A, London

June 7
All day

Exhibition – Design and Disability @ V&A, London

October 4 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Space: Could Life Exist Beyond Earth? Relaxed Exhibition Viewing @ Natural History Museum, London

October 4 @ 10:00 am - 4:30 pm

Access Friendly Day @ Story Museum, Oxford

June 7
All day

Exhibition – Design and Disability @ V&A, London

October 5 @ 9:30 am - 11:00 am

Rise and Roar – Quiet Session in the Magic Garden @ Hampton Court, Surrey

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