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Relaxed Hours: Catherine Opie: To Be Seen @ Royal Scottish Academy, Edinburgh
Royal Scottish Academy EdinburghRelaxed Mornings for adults (autism and learning disability friendly) @ Portrait, Edinburgh
Portrait Scotland EdinburghRelaxed Opening: Exploring the Classical World @ Sir John Soane’s Museum, London
Sir John Soane's Museum LondonJurassic Oceans: Monsters of the Deep Relaxed Exhibition Viewing @ Natural History Museum, London
Natural History Museum LondonRelaxed and Autism-Friendly morning @ Wembley Library, Brent Civic Centre, London
Wembley Library LondonThe Big Draw: Relaxed Family Morning @ Wallace Collection, London
The Wallace Collection Manchester Square, LondonMonday, October 26, 2026
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October 26, 2026 -Relaxed Hours: Catherine Opie: To Be Seen @ Royal Scottish Academy, Edinburgh
Relaxed Hours: Catherine Opie: To Be Seen @ Royal Scottish Academy, Edinburgh
Relaxed Hours | Catherine Opie: To Be Seen Share Royal Scottish Academy Mondays: 28 September & 26 October 2026, 10–11am £3.50 - £14 Booking essential Book tickets 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, those ...
Tuesday, October 27, 2026
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October 27, 2026 -Relaxed Mornings for adults (autism and learning disability friendly) @ Portrait, Edinburgh
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October 27, 2026 -Relaxed Opening: Exploring the Classical World @ Sir John Soane’s Museum, London
Relaxed Mornings for adults (autism and learning disability friendly) @ Portrait, Edinburgh
Course or workshop Communities & access Relaxed mornings for adults | July (autism and learning disability friendly) Share Portrait Tuesday 27 October 2026, 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, ...
Relaxed Opening: Exploring the Classical World @ Sir John Soane’s Museum, London
Families Relaxed Opening: Exploring the Classical World An event for SEND and Neurodivergent Children and Young People Book Now 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 Disabilities and or Neurodivergence, and their families. This ...
Wednesday, October 28, 2026
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October 28, 2026 -Early Explorer Morning: along the Piccadilly line @ London Transport Museum
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October 28, 2026 -Jurassic Oceans: Monsters of the Deep Relaxed Exhibition Viewing @ Natural History Museum, London
Early Explorer Morning: along the Piccadilly line @ London Transport Museum
Family Events Family SEND events Early Explorer morning: along the Piccadilly line London Transport Museum, London Explore the Museum during October half term at a quieter time, free from the general public and with many of the gallery sounds turned off. This session is designed especially for families with children with special educational needs, neurodivergent and disabled children. There will be a ...
Jurassic Oceans: Monsters of the Deep Relaxed Exhibition Viewing @ Natural History Museum, London
Our relaxed viewings allow our disabled and neurodiverse visitors to see our brand new Jurassic Oceans: Monsters of the Deep exhibition away from the daytime crowds. Book your tickets Various dates, 10:00–11:00 From £15 Members: free Waterhouse Gallery Exhibitions Dinosaurs and fossils Families Large print guide Relaxed visit Experience the exhibition in a quieter setting at one of our relaxed ...
Thursday, October 29, 2026
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October 29, 2026 -Relaxed and Autism-Friendly morning @ Wembley Library, Brent Civic Centre, London
Relaxed and Autism-Friendly morning @ Wembley Library, Brent Civic Centre, London
Relaxed early opening for families Come and join us for a special autism-friendly hour at Wembley Library for children aged 3 to 15 years with their siblings, parents and carers. We're creating a welcoming and inclusive space for autistic children to enjoy the building along with other families who would also benefit from a quieter environment. Our staff are trained ...
Friday, October 30, 2026
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Saturday, October 31, 2026
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October 31, 2026 -The Big Draw: Relaxed Family Morning @ Wallace Collection, London
The Big Draw: Relaxed Family Morning @ Wallace Collection, London
The Big Draw: Relaxed Family Morning Event details Date Saturday 31 October 2026 Time 9.00-11.30 BST Location At the museum (Learning Studio and Multiple Galleries) Tutors Ian Crighton and Marc Woodhead Join us for a relaxed morning visit tailored for neurodivergent children and their families. Connect with The Big Draw festival at the Wallace Collection. Explore the shapes and spaces ...
Sunday, November 1, 2026
No events on this day.
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