Sensory-Friendly Afternoons
Event Details
Our Sensory-Friendly Afternoons offer a welcoming, relaxed environment with reduced noise, softer lighting where possible, and minimal background activity.
These sessions run every other Sunday afternoon and are open to all visitors who would benefit from or simply prefer a calmer experience. There’s no background music and fewer visitors, creating a gentler pace to explore the museum.
You’ll have access to the same exhibitions and displays, with the added benefit of a more relaxed atmosphere.
You can download our Sensory Map and Easy Read Guide (below), to help you know what to expect before your visit. These are also available to collect from reception. Â
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Upcoming Dates:
Sunday 21 September 3-5pm
Sunday 5 October 3-5pm
Sunday 19 October 3-5pm
Sunday 2 November 3-5pm
Sunday 16 November 3-5pm (fully booked)
Sunday 30 November 3-5pm
Sunday 14 December 3-5pm
Sunday 28 December 3-5pmÂ
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We apologise that occasionally, due to other events taking place in the museum, we may be unable to guarantee a sensory-friendly environment. In such cases, we may need to cancel the scheduled sensory-friendly session. We understand that this can be disruptive and will only make cancellations when absolutely necessary. We recommend checking this page regularly for the latest updates.
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Sensory Guide and Easy Read Summary
Our sensory guide includes information about lighting, sounds, flooring and exit spaces. Our Easy Read tells you about the museum, objects you'll see and information on planning a visit. Both will be available at Reception when you arrive or you can download them to your device below:
