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Autism in Museums @autisminmuseums.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Relaxed Opening of ‘Audrey Amiss' and ‘Rudy Loewe' exhibitions @wellcomecollection.bsky.social Sat 24 October 10am-2pm wellcomecollection.org/events/audre... #relaxed #autism #AutisminMuseums
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Relaxed Opening of ‘Audrey Amiss' and ‘Rudy Loewe' exhibitions
Join us for a calm and friendly opening of the 'Audrey Amiss' and 'Rudy Loewe' exhibitions, with additional support and facilities.
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Autism in Museums @autisminmuseums.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Relaxed Opening: Exploring the Classical World @soanemuseum.bsky.social Really great opportunity to visit this magical place without the queues or crowds. 27 Oct 3-5pm An event for SEND and Neurodivergent Children and Young People www.soane.org/whats-on/rel... #HalfTerm #free
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Relaxed Opening: Exploring the Classical World
We welcome you to come and explore the Classical world at the Museum at our relaxed opening. This special event is designed exclusively for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and...
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Autism in Museums @autisminmuseums.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Relaxed Openings of The Coming of Age @wellcomecollection.bsky.social Sunday 18 October 2-6pm wellcomecollection.org/events/the-c... #Autism #AutisminMuseums #free #London
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Relaxed Openings of The Coming of Age
Join us for a calm and friendly opening of 'The Coming of Age' exhibition, with additional support and facilities.
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Autism in Museums @autisminmuseums.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Elders, 2046: For Living and Dying Otherwise : Join @wellcomecollection.bsky.social where you’ll go behind the scenes of a fictionalised radio soap opera set in a trans care home of the future. Sat 10 Oct 2-3pm #relaxed wellcomecollection.org/events/elder...
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Elders, 2046: For Living and Dying Otherwise
Join us for a performance where you’ll go behind the scenes of a fictionalised radio soap opera set in a trans care home of the future.
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Autism in Museums @autisminmuseums.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Relaxed Santa's Grotto: An Arctic Adventure at Dynamic Earth, Edinburgh, available at 4.20pm on 5th, 6th, 12th & 13th December. These sessions are designed for those who would benefit from a more relaxed experience. #Autism dynamicearth.org.uk/santas-grotto/
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Autism in Museums @autisminmuseums.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Relaxed Day at Dynamic Earth, Edinburgh. Wed 9 December 10-3pm. Dynamic Earth’s Relaxed Days aim to provide a calm and inclusive environment for visitors; designed for those who would benefit from a more relaxed visit, but open to everyone. dynamicearth.org.uk/event/relaxe...
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RELAXED DAY: DECEMBER 2026 | Dynamic Earth
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Autism in Museums @autisminmuseums.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
The Big Draw: Relaxed Family Morning Saturday 31 October 9-11.30am at the Wallace Collection. Join us for a relaxed morning visit tailored for neurodivergent children and their families. www.wallacecollection.org/whats-on/eve... #Autism #AutisminMuseums
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The Big Draw: Relaxed Family Morning
Explore our collection through multisensory activities designed for neurodivergent children and families.
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Autism in Museums @autisminmuseums.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Relaxed Hours: Catherine Opie: To Be Seen at Royal Scottish Academy, National Galleries of Scotland. Mon 28 Sept and Mon 26 Oct 10-11am www.nationalgalleries.org/event/relaxe... #Autism
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Relaxed Hours | Catherine Opie: To Be Seen | National Galleries of Scotland
Join us on these relaxed hours to enjoy Catherine Opie | To Be Seen with limited visitor numbers. Relaxed hours are designed to support disabled or neurodivergent visitors, people living with dementia...
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Autism in Museums @autisminmuseums.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
SEND Friendly Hour - London Transport Museum Acton Depot - Depot Open Days: design classics. Saturday 26 Sept 10-11am www.ltmuseum.co.uk/whats-on/dep... #Autism #AutisminMuseums
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Depot open days: design classics | London Transport Museum
Join us this September for a weekend of fun and creativity – don’t miss the final Museum Depot open days of the year! SEND-friendly hour: Saturday 26 September, 10:00 – 11:00
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Autism in Museums @autisminmuseums.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Wellcome Collection Lates: The Friendship Effect Thursday 24 September 2026, 19:00 – 22:00 wellcomecollection.org/events/wellc... #Relaxed @wellcomecollection.bsky.social
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Wellcome Collection Lates: The Friendship Effect
Join us for the next in our series of Wellcome Collection Lates to explore and celebrate friendship, through playful conversations, workshops, pop-up performances, live music and more.
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Autism in Museums @autisminmuseums.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Relaxed session: Water Body: Special Immersive Presentation from BFI at St Martin in the Fields, Sat 10 Oct 12.30pm and Thurs 15 Oct 6.20pm. Part of London Film Festival. whatson.bfi.org.uk/lff/Online/d... #Autism
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Relaxed session: Water Body | BFI London Film Festival 2026
Journey through the hidden flows of our planet with this new site-specific installation by acclaimed UK studio Marshmallow Laser Feast, tracing unseen connections between landscapes, ecosystems and ou...
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Autism in Museums @autisminmuseums.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Relaxed screenings for BFI's London Film Festival go on sale Thursday 17 September 5 films to choose from whatson.bfi.org.uk/lff/Online/d... #Autism #AutisminCinema #LFF
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Access – Relaxed screenings (RS) | BFI London Film Festival 2026
Relaxed screenings for neurodivergent audiences, others that would appreciate that environment, and their companions and assistants.
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Autism in Museums @autisminmuseums.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Relaxed Performance: A Christmas Carol @oldvictheatre.bsky.social Saturday 12 December 2pm with a touch-tour at 11.45am www.oldvictheatre.com/stage/a-chri... #Autism #AutisminTheatre
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A Christmas Carol - Old Vic Theatre
Matthew Warchus’ smash hit production of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol returns to The Old Vic, joyously adapted by Jack Thorne.
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Autism in Museums @autisminmuseums.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Night Owls relaxed late opening @sciencemuseum.org.uk for 16+ Saturday 21 November 6.30-9.30pm #autism #autisminmuseums www.sciencemuseum.org.uk/see-and-do/n...
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Night Owls | Science Museum
Night Owls enables young adults and adults to explore the museum in a relaxed environment free from the hustle and bustle of the general public.
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Autism in Museums @autisminmuseums.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Winter Palace: Hampton Court Relaxed Event - Tuesday 8 December two time slots 12-3.30pm and 3.30-7pm tickets only cost £1 www.hrp.org.uk/hampton-cour... #Autism #AutisminMuseums #Surrey
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Winter Palace: Relaxed Event, All ages
A neuroinclusive relaxed visit.
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Autism in Museums @autisminmuseums.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Tower of London Relaxed Event Sunday 27 September 9-11am for Neurodivergent and Learning Disabled children & their families (5-16). Tickets only cost £1 !! www.hrp.org.uk/tower-of-lon... #Autism #AutisminMuseums
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Relaxed Events, Children and Families
Aimed at neurodivergent and learning disabled children and their families, experience two hours free from crowds, including free entry to the Tower, Crown Jewels and access to relaxed and SEN programm...
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Autism in Museums @autisminmuseums.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
Relaxed early opening for families at Wembley Library at Brent Civic Centre Thursday 20 August 9.30-10.30am www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/relaxed-ea... #Autism #AutismSummer
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Relaxed early opening for families at Wembley Library at Brent Civic Centre
Join us for a relaxed hour before Wembley Library opens to the general public
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Autism in Museums @autisminmuseums.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
This is exciting! Relaxed Hours on the fabulous HMS Belfast! Saturday 22 August 9-11am www.iwm.org.uk/events/relax... #Autism #AutisminMuseums #London #summerholidays
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Relaxed Hours Early Opening
Join us for a relaxed early opening of HMS Belfast. This is a sensory-friendly event for families and individuals. The event is suitable for individuals or families with members who may have sensory p...
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Autism in Museums @autisminmuseums.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
Quiet Afternoon: AUGUST 2026, Join Dynamic Earth in Edinburgh for a Quiet Afternoon on Sunday 30th August, from 2pm -5pm. dynamicearth.org.uk/event/quiet-... #Autism #AutisminMuseums
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QUIET AFTERNOON: AUGUST 2026 | Dynamic Earth
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Autism in Museums @autisminmuseums.bsky.social · 26/07/2026
Relaxed Opening of ‘Audrey Amiss' and ‘Rudy Loewe' exhibitions @wellcomecollection.bsky.social Sunday 23 August 2026, 10:00 – 14:00 Free Relaxed opening wellcomecollection.org/events/audre... #Autism #AutisminMuseums
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Relaxed Opening of ‘Audrey Amiss' and ‘Rudy Loewe' exhibitions
Join us for a calm and friendly opening of the 'Audrey Amiss' and 'Rudy Loewe' exhibitions, with additional support and facilities.
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Autism in Museums @autisminmuseums.bsky.social · 26/07/2026
Mosquitoes Warnings @wellcomecollection.bsky.social Saturday 22 August 2026, 11:00 – 15:30 Free Session Relaxed. Join facilitators from our visitor experience and library teams to explore posters and prints of mosquitoes and the diseases they carry. wellcomecollection.org/events/mosqu...
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Mosquitoes Warnings
Explore striking posters and prints from our historic collection that reveal how mosquitoes and mosquito-borne diseases have been communicated through public health campaigns.
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Autism in Museums @autisminmuseums.bsky.social · 26/07/2026
Handle with Care: Conversations Through Objects Saturday 8 August 2026, 13:00 – 15:00 Free Session Relaxed British Sign Language interpreted @wellcomecollection.bsky.social wellcomecollection.org/events/handl... #Autism #AutisminMuseums
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Handle with Care: Conversations Through Objects
Join our Visitor Experience and Engagement team for a drop-in object-handling session, where you can get up close to some of the items in our collection.
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Autism in Museums @autisminmuseums.bsky.social · 26/07/2026
Low-stim Openings of the 'Audrey Amiss' and 'Rudy Loewe' exhibitions @wellcomecollection.bsky.social 6 Aug 6-8pm and 19 Nov 6-8pm wellcomecollection.org/events/low-s... #Autism #AutisminMuseums
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Low-stim Openings of the 'Audrey Amiss' and 'Rudy Loewe' exhibitions
Come to a special opening of Wellcome Collection to see the 'Audrey Amiss' and 'Rudy Loewe' exhibitions in a calm, low-stim environment.
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Autism in Museums @autisminmuseums.bsky.social · 26/07/2026
Summer Celebration, My Way - Relaxed session with sensory provision @themerl.bsky.social Thursday 6 August 10.30-12noon merl.reading.ac.uk/whats-on/sum... #Autism #AutisminMuseums
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Summer Celebration, My Way
A relaxed version of our Summer Celebration for neurodivergent visitors.
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Autism in Museums @autisminmuseums.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
Relaxed Hours: Anish Kapoor Hayward Gallery - Southbank Centre - Thurs 23 July 11-2pm, Thurs 6 Aug 2-5pm, Tues 22 Sept 11-2pm. www.southbankcentre.co.uk/whats-on/rel... #Autism #autisminmuseums
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Relaxed Hours: Anish Kapoor | Southbank Centre
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Autism in Museums @autisminmuseums.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
We Crip Film Festival - BFI, London, Saturday 18 to Sunday 19 July - We Crip Film Festival is back for its second edition, showcasing a weekend of disability filmmaking during Disability Pride Month. whatson.bfi.org.uk/Online/defau...
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We Crip Film Festival | BFI Southbank
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Autism in Museums @autisminmuseums.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
Relaxed Visit Newton Abbot Museum Devon Monday 17 August 1-3pm. The museum and the summer exhibition (The Golden Age of Wildlife Filming) will be available for people to have a look around. #autisminmuseums www.museum-newtonabbot.org.uk
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Discover Newton Abbot Museum, where history and culture come alive in a unique setting. Explore our exhibitions and events today.
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Autism in Museums @autisminmuseums.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
Two relaxed events from the Wallace Collection - Relaxed Day Saturday 25 July 9-3.30pm www.wallacecollection.org/whats-on/eve... and Relaxed Morning Tuesday 4 August 9-12pm www.wallacecollection.org/whats-on/eve... #Autism #AutisminMuseums
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Our Relaxed Day at the Wallace Collection
Explore our galleries on a sensory tour and enjoy creative activities in our Studio.
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Autism in Museums @autisminmuseums.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
Relaxed event: Young People and Adults - Kensington Palace - Historic Royal Palaces, Sunday 15 November 10-12 noon. Tickets only cost £1.00 www.hrp.org.uk/kensington-p... #Autism #AutisminMuseums
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Relaxed Events: Young People and Adults
Enjoy two hours free from crowds at our Kensington Palace relaxed event. Suitable for neurodivergent and disabled young people/adults and their families/friends [16+].
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Autism in Museums @autisminmuseums.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
Quiet morning: Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Portrait Award 2025 National Portrait Gallery 12 Sept 9-10.30am www.npg.org.uk/whatson/even... #autism
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Quiet Mornings: Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Portrait Award 2026 - National Portrait Gallery
Our Quiet Mornings have been designed for neurodivergent visitors or anyone who would benefit from a calmer environment
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Autism in Museums @autisminmuseums.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
Relaxed morning: Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Portrait Award 2026 National Portrait Gallery. Sun 6 Sept 9-10.30am www.npg.org.uk/whatson/even... #autism
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Relaxed Mornings: Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Portrait Award 2026 - National Portrait Gallery
Our Relaxed Mornings have been designed for children with SEND and their families and carers, and visitors of any age with sensory differences
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Autism in Museums @autisminmuseums.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
Early Birds @locomotionshd.bsky.social Every second Saturday of the month 9.15-10am, next event Saturday 11 July www.locomotion.org.uk/whats-on/ear... #Shildon #Autism #AutisminMuseums
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Early Birds | Locomotion
A special early-morning session for visitors with sensory needs who wish to explore the museum in a quieter environment.
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Autism in Museums @autisminmuseums.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
SENDsational Mornings at NHM Tring Sunday 16 August and Sunday 8 November 10-12 noon. For children with neurodiverse conditions, including autism and other sensory processing difficulties. www.nhm.ac.uk/events/sends... #Autism #Autisminmuseums
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SENDsational Mornings at Tring | Natural History Museum
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Autism in Museums @autisminmuseums.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
Relaxed Morning Opening at the @morethanadodo.bsky.social Oxford University Museum of Natural History and @pittriversmuseum.bsky.social Pitt Rivers Museum. Friday 21 August 9-10am www.oumnh.ox.ac.uk/event/relaxe... #autism #autisminmuseums
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Relaxed Morning Opening
A relaxed morning opening for families with members on the Autism Spectrum to explore the Museum collections in a quiet environment.
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Autism in Museums @autisminmuseums.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
Booking is now open for the first relaxed event at Banqueting House in London A relaxed morning event for Neurodivergent & Disabled adults and their family/friends. Sunday 11 July 10-12 noon. Tickets only cost £1.00 www.hrp.org.uk/banqueting-h... #autism #autisminmuseums #inclusion #london
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Relaxed Events, Young People and Adults
Aimed at neurodivergent and learning disabled young people and adults, experience two hours free from crowds, including entry to the Banqueting House with access to relaxed and SEN programming.
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Autism in Museums @autisminmuseums.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
Quieter Time @towerbridge1894.bsky.social Tuesday 21 July 9.30-10.30am www.towerbridge.org.uk/whats-on/qui... #Autism #London #inclusion #accessibleLondon
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Quieter Time at Tower Bridge - Tower Bridge
Explore Tower Bridge in a calmer way. Quieter Time is a designated period to create a more inclusive and comfortable environment for all.
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Autism in Museums @autisminmuseums.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
Relaxed Opening @towerbridge1894.bsky.social Sat 13 June 9.30-11.30am www.towerbridge.org.uk/whats-on/rel... #Autism #AutisminMuseums
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Relaxed Opening at Tower Bride - Tower Bridge
Relaxed Opening is a dedicated, low-capacity session created specifically with neurodivergent visitors in mind.
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Autism in Museums @autisminmuseums.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
Relaxed Opening Hours : Hepworth in Colour at the Courtauld, Wednesday 1 July and Wednesday 19 August entry at 10am and 10.15am courtauld.ac.uk/whats-on/exh... #autism #autisminmuseums
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Hepworth in Colour
This major exhibition will be the first to explore Barbara Hepworth's lifelong fascination with colour.
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Autism in Museums @autisminmuseums.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
Relaxed Mornings for adults (autism and learning disability friendly) Tuesday 28 July 10.30-11.30am Portrait #Edinburgh @nationalgalleries.bsky.social www.nationalgalleries.org/event/relaxe...
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Relaxed mornings for adults | July (autism and learning disability friendly) | National Galleries of Scotland
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 ...
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Autism in Museums @autisminmuseums.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
Sensory Art Club (profound disability friendly) @nationalgalleries.bsky.social Saturday 11 July 11-12.30pm www.nationalgalleries.org/event/sensor... #Autism #Scotland
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Sensory art club (profound disability friendly) | National Galleries of Scotland
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. Take part in creative activities in the lea...
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Autism in Museums @autisminmuseums.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
Cutty Sark Relaxed Opening Wed 19 August 10-11am www.rmg.co.uk/whats-on/cut... #Autim #AutisminMuseums #Summertime #Greenwich
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Cutty Sark relaxed opening
Explore the famous tea clipper in a calmer, more relaxed environment
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Eva Bogaerts/ Machteld Cleine @faerieeva.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
Grateful for the Red Star Line museum in Antwerpen. I know these activities are meant for younger kids but my teen with autism is happy and his older brother can freely explore the museum. Inclusivity matters.
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Autism in Museums @autisminmuseums.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
@soanemuseum.bsky.social ran their second relaxed opening on Saturday. Reduced numbers and sensory bags help families feel welcome.
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Autism in Museums @autisminmuseums.bsky.social · 06/06/2026
Quiet Mornings - Marilyn Monroe: A portrait at the National Portrait Gallery designed for neurodivergent visitors, people with sensory differences or disabilities, or anyone who would benefit from a calm and quiet environment. 27 June 9-10.30am www.npg.org.uk/whatson/even...
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Quiet Mornings – Marilyn Monroe: A Portrait - National Portrait Gallery
Our Quiet Mornings have been designed for neurodivergent visitors, people with sensory differences or disabilities, or anyone who would benefit from a calm and quiet environment
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Autism in Museums @autisminmuseums.bsky.social · 06/06/2026
Finish This... bookings open with English National Opera online inclusive national music making programme for KS2, KS3 and SEND learners. Sign up by 10th July. www.eno.org/engage/finis... #autism #inclusion #music
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Finish This... Booking Page - ENO
Booking for Finish This ... 2026/27 is open! Please complete your Booking Request by 10th July 2026 to apply for your place.
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Autism in Museums @autisminmuseums.bsky.social · 06/06/2026
Relaxed Mornings - Marilyn Monroe at the National Portrait Gallery - Relaxed Mornings are designed for children with SEND, their families and carers, as well as individuals of any age with sensory differences or disabilities. Sun 21 June 9-10.30am www.npg.org.uk/whatson/even... #autism
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Relaxed Mornings – Marilyn Monroe: A Portrait - National Portrait Gallery
Our Relaxed Mornings have been designed for children with SEND and their families and carers, as well as individuals of any age with sensory differences or disabilities
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Autism in Museums @autisminmuseums.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
Adults Only Zone: Relaxed Session at the Great Exhibition Road Festival, London, Sunday 7 June 12 noon-1pm, open for those aged 18+ www.greatexhibitionroadfestival.co.uk/event/adults... #autism #AutisminMuseums
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Adults Only Zone: Relaxed Session - The Great Exhibition Road Festival
Enjoy a quieter, calmer environment to explore our Adults Only Zone with fewer crowds by signing up for this bookable relaxed session.
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Autism in Museums @autisminmuseums.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
Family Fun Zone: Relaxed Session at the Great Exhibition Road Festival Sunday 7 June 11-12noon. Best suited for ages 5-12. www.greatexhibitionroadfestival.co.uk/event/family... #Autism #AutisminMuseums #SouthKensington
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Family Fun Zone: Relaxed Session - The Great Exhibition Road Festival
A relaxed session for families with neurodivergent members who may need a quieter, calmer environment to explore the Family Fun Zone— experiment, enjoy a story, play, and create with scientists and en...
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Autism in Museums @autisminmuseums.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
Great to see @mincemeatlive.bsky.social have their first relaxed performance on 8 June it is such a fun musical - a favourite in our house! operationmincemeat.com/access/
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Access Performances for Operation Mincemeat | Official West End Site
Find access performance dates, step-free and assisted services, and how to register with ATG for accessible bookings at Operation Mincemeat.
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Autism in Museums @autisminmuseums.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
Sensory friendly Drop-in for Families - V&A South Kensington Saturday 13 June 11-4pm www.vam.ac.uk/event/OWGKvV... #Autism #AutisminMuseums
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Sensory Friendly Drop-in for Families - Drop-in at V&A South Kensington · V&A
Take part in these free child and family workshops for visitors with a neurodiversity or sensory processing disorder and their families, get creative and have fun!
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