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Autism in Museums @autisminmuseums.bsky.social · 44m

The Big Draw - Relaxed Family Morning at the Wallace Collection, London. Saturday 25th October 9-11am. With a chance to visit current exhibition. current exhibition Grayson Perry: Delusions of Grandeur. www.wallacecollection.org/whats-on/eve... #Autism #AutisminMuseums

The Big Draw: Relaxed Family Morning

Explore our current exhibition through multisensory activities designed for neurodiverse children and families.

www.wallacecollection.org

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Autism in Museums @autisminmuseums.bsky.social · 1d

Quiet Mornings: Cecil Beaton's Fashionable World at the National Portrait Gallery, London, 6 December 9-10.30am www.npg.org.uk/whatson/even... #Autism #AutisminMuseums

Quiet Mornings: Cecil Beaton's Fashionable World - 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

www.npg.org.uk

Autism in Museums @autisminmuseums.bsky.social · 1d

Relaxed Mornings: Cecil Beaton's Fashionable World, National Portrait Gallery, Sunday 30 November 9-10.30am Free, booking required www.npg.org.uk/whatson/even... #Autism #AutisminMuseums

Relaxed Mornings: Cecil Beaton's Fashionable World - 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

www.npg.org.uk

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Madeleine Sugden @madlinsudn.bsky.social · 10d

The Boring Fund will be open for applications in November.

If your small UK charity needs (up to) £200 to cover something boring like insurance or web hosting, take a look.

They welcome donations too.

The Boring Fund - Open Collective

We support small non-profit organisations (UK) by only funding the really boring (but essential) stuff like insurance, accountancy or admin

opencollective.com

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Autism in Museums @autisminmuseums.bsky.social · 10d

New on the blog it is great to have a post from JJ at Historic Royal Palaces who has been writing about their brand new relaxed programme of events. This weekend they had a relaxed opening of the Tower of London! autisminmuseums.com/relaxed-even...

Relaxed Events at Historic Royal Palaces

With the launch of our brand-new Relaxed Events Programme at Historic Royal Palaces, I’m thrilled to be sharing this blog with Autism in Museums. Thank you so much for having me! As an autistic per…

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Autism in Museums @autisminmuseums.bsky.social · 13d

Sensory Friendly Workshop at V&A South Kensington Saturday 18 October 11-4pm free book a space. www.vam.ac.uk/event/md55Jl... #Autism #AutisminMuseums

Sensory Friendly - Workshop 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!

www.vam.ac.uk

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Autism-mom @autism-mom.bsky.social · 14d

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Pitt Rivers Museum @pittriversmuseum.bsky.social · 15d

Our next Autism-Friendly opening will take place from 9-10am on Saturday 18 October, offering the opportunity for families with members on the Autism spectrum to explore Pitt Rivers & @morethanadodo.bsky.social in a quiet environment. Booking is essential. More info at bit.ly/4pJlscQ.

View into a large high-ceilinged gallery space with densely packed glass display cases in rows and spotlights shining down from the ceiling.

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Autism in Museums @autisminmuseums.bsky.social · 16d

New on the blog - Autism in Museums has a new blog from JJ at Historic Royal Palaces - in the blog he talks about their new relaxed events at the Tower of London and Kensington Palace. autisminmuseums.com/relaxed-even... #Autism #AutisminMuseums

Two Beefeaters stand next two each other. They are men in a blue and red uniform, they wear blue and red hand and in their right hands they carry a staff and an axe. They stand in front on a old building which has light coloured bricks and lots of windows.

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The Mary Rose Museum @maryrosemuseum.bsky.social · 20d

Next Thursday, 25th September 2025, we're hosting a Relaxed Opening Morning, where from 10am-12pm we turn the lights up & the sound down to make our museum more accessible for visitors with autism and visually impairment.

Find out more - maryrose.org/events/relax...

Relaxed Opening Morning - The Mary Rose

Every month we hold relaxed opening mornings, where the museum lighting is raised for visitors with visual impairment or those with autism or dementia.

maryrose.org

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Autism in Museums @autisminmuseums.bsky.social · 17d

Relaxed Mini Marvels: Early Years Sensory Play at Estorick Collection in London. 15th October 10-11am. These are new monthly workshops designed for neurodivergent children and their families, plus families with learning differences. www.estorickcollection.com/events/relax... #Autism

Relaxed Mini Marvels: Early Years Sensory Play - Estorick Collection

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Autism in Museums @autisminmuseums.bsky.social · 17d

Bright and Early Relaxed Opening at the Horniman Museum and Gardens. Sat 4th October 9-11am with a chance to see Robot Zoo. This event is free but you need to book a ticket. www.horniman.ac.uk/event/relaxe... #Autism #AutisminMuseums

Bright and Early Relaxed Opening - Horniman Museum and Gardens

A special after-hours viewing for neurodivergent families or families who need a quieter environment when visiting the Museum.

www.horniman.ac.uk

Autism in Museums @autisminmuseums.bsky.social · 17d

Booking is now open for the very first relaxed opening at Kensington Palace for visitors 16+ tickets only cost £1 Sunday 16 November 10-12 noon. www.hrp.org.uk/kensington-p... #Autism

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+].

www.hrp.org.uk

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Autism in Museums @autisminmuseums.bsky.social · 17d

Reminder! The next relaxed family event at the Tower of London is on Sunday 28 Sept 9-11am. Tickets only cost £1 which is a massive reduction on regular tickets. See the Crown Jewels in a brighter, calmed environment with reduced numbers. www.hrp.org.uk/tower-of-lon... #Autism

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...

www.hrp.org.uk

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Autism in Museums @autisminmuseums.bsky.social · Sep 9

Jennie Baptiste: Rhythm & Roots - Relaxed Session Somerset House, Friday 28 Nov 9-11.30am www.somersethouse.org.uk/whats-on/jen... #Autism #AutisminMuseums

Jennie Baptiste: Rhythm & Roots

We are hosting a relaxed session for anyone who would like to explore Jennie Baptiste: Rhythm & Roots in a calm and comfortable environment on Fri 28 Nov 2025, 9–11.30am.

www.somersethouse.org.uk

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Autism in Museums @autisminmuseums.bsky.social · Sep 9

Quieter Time @towerbridge1894.bsky.social is perfect if you need a more inclusive visit with reduced numbers Next event is Saturday 13 Sept from 9.30am www.towerbridge.org.uk/events/quiet... #Autism #AutisminMuseums

Quieter Time | Tower Bridge

Experience a quieter and calmer Tower Bridge.

www.towerbridge.org.uk

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Autism in Museums @autisminmuseums.bsky.social · Sep 9

Relaxed Opening at the History of Science Museum, Oxford, Saturday 27 September 10.45-11.45 am www.hsm.ox.ac.uk/event/relaxe... #Autism #AutisminMuseums

Relaxed Opening

A relaxed, morning opening to explore the Museum collections in a quiet environment. Designed to welcome neurodivergent and SEND visitors and those with sensory processing differences.

www.hsm.ox.ac.uk

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Autism in Museums @autisminmuseums.bsky.social · Sep 9

Access-Friendly Day @thestorymuseum.bsky.social Saturday 4 October 10-4.30pm www.storymuseum.org.uk/whats-on/acc... #Oxford #Autism #AutisminMuseums

Access-friendly Day

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…

www.storymuseum.org.uk

Autism in Museums @autisminmuseums.bsky.social · Sep 9

Reminder the Tower of London has a relaxed opening on Sunday 28 September 9-11am, tickets only cost £1 and it is well worth visiting without the crowds if you have neurodivergent family members. www.hrp.org.uk/tower-of-lon... #Autism #AutisminMuseums

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...

www.hrp.org.uk

Autism in Museums @autisminmuseums.bsky.social · Sep 9

Night Owls for ages 16+ @sciencemuseum.org.uk relaxed evening opening Sat 28 Nov 6.30-9.30pm www.sciencemuseum.org.uk/see-and-do/n... #autisminmuseums

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.

www.sciencemuseum.org.uk

Autism in Museums @autisminmuseums.bsky.social · Sep 9

Three new Early Bird dates @sciencemuseum.org.uk Sat 25 October 8-11am, Sun 14 Dec and Sat 24 Jan 8-11am www.sciencemuseum.org.uk/see-and-do/e... #autism #AutisminMuseums

Early Birds | Science Museum

Early Birds is a relaxed morning for families with members who need a quieter environment to enjoy the museum free of the hustle and bustle of the general public.

www.sciencemuseum.org.uk

Autism in Museums @autisminmuseums.bsky.social · Sep 4

Relaxed Hours - Late Opening at Imperial War Museums London, Wednesday 29 October 5-7pm www.iwm.org.uk/events/relax... #Autism #AutisminMuseums

Relaxed Hours Late Opening

Join us for a relaxed late opening of IWM London. This is a sensory-friendly event for families and individuals. The event is suitable for individuals or families with members who may have sensory pro...

www.iwm.org.uk

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Autism in Museums @autisminmuseums.bsky.social · Aug 20

There are still spaces available for an After Hours: Relaxed Dino Dig at the World Museum in Liverpool on Thursday 21 Aug 5.30-7pm - this is a free event www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/whatson/worl... #Autism #AutisminMuseums

After hours: Relaxed Dino Dig

This after hours event will have a focus on our dinosaur and natural world collections on the 4th floor. We'll have staff on hand along with our handling collection, mini dino dig area, and a quiet a...

www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk

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The Guardian @theguardian.com · Aug 16

Supporting kids with Send is expensive. But the cost of not doing so is far greater | Carrie Grant

Education, health and care plans have been invaluable for my children. Hints they could be scrapped fill me with fear, says TV presenter Carrie Grant

www.theguardian.com

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North East Museums @northeastmuseums.bsky.social · Aug 15

A team of Master's students from Northumbria University are collaborating with us to help make our venues more inclusive for neurodivergent visitors.

If you are over 18 and have experiences or ideas on how we can do this they would love to know.

app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/northumbri...

Visitor Experience Survey

Online surveys is a powerful, easy to use tool for creating online surveys. Run by Jisc, online surveys is used by over 300 different organisations in the UK...

app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk

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Autism in Museums @autisminmuseums.bsky.social · Aug 11

Quiet Morning for adults - Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Portrait Award 2025 at the National Portrait Gallery, Saturday 30 August 9-10.30am www.npg.org.uk/whatson/even... #Autism #AutisminMuseums

Quiet Mornings: Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Portrait Award 2025 - 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

www.npg.org.uk