For individuals with additional needs and their families, artist Sarah Marsh [@thesensorytoolkit] leads the session with her gorgeous tactile, sculptural objects that you can wrap yourself in and explore the exhibition, while making connections to the artwork on display. Alongside making sensory dumplings that you can take home with you, it’s a more quiet, less crowded relaxed morning exploring art. …
Relaxed session for Kaleidoscopic Realms @ Nottingham Castle
For individuals with additional needs and their families, artist Sarah Marsh [@thesensorytoolkit] leads the session with her gorgeous tactile, sculptural objects that you can wrap yourself in and explore the exhibition, while making connections to the artwork on display. Alongside making sensory dumplings that you can take home with you, it’s a more quiet, less crowded relaxed morning exploring art. …
Relaxed Session for Kaleidoscopic Realms exhibition @ Nottingham Castle
For individuals with additional needs and their families, artist Sarah Marsh [@thesensorytoolkit] leads the session with her gorgeous tactile, sculptural objects that you can wrap yourself in and explore the exhibition, while making connections to the artwork on display. Alongside making sensory dumplings that you can take home with you, it’s a more quiet, less crowded relaxed morning exploring art. …
Seacole Sessions Family Activity: Lavender Playdough @ Museum of the Order of St John, London
Join us for scented fun by making your own lavender playdough to take home! (may contain strong scents) Important information: •Our programme is recommended for 3-10 year olds but siblings and babies are very welcome. •Children must be accompanied by an adult for the duration of the activity. •The workshop will take place in the Museum’s Learning Centre, beside the …
Relaxed Day @ Gunnersbury Park Museum, London
Our ‘Relaxed Days’ are designed for families who would benefit from a quiet, relaxed and welcoming environment. It is aimed at neurodiverse children and young people, and those with sensory processing, physical or learning disabilities, whether diagnosed or not. Siblings, friends, family and carers are welcome to join in the fun. Visitors will be able to: Explore the museum’s galleries …
‘From the Stands’ – a sensory football experience box – Craig Eccles, graphic designer.
There are around 700,000 autistic people in the UK, the condition comes with its individual challenges and can have a huge impact on everyday life, including within sports. For someone with autism and their family, going to watch their favourite football team can be overwhelming and stressful. The noise, sights and smells of a stadium, as well as the uncertainty …
Engaging families with autistic children in outdoor museum spaces, Natural History Museum, June 2020
By Laura Davison and Marie Hobson, Audience Research and Insight Team, Natural History Museum, London, U.K. audienceresearch@nhm.ac.uk The Natural History Museum has embarked on an ambitious project to re-connect people and nature, known as the Urban Nature Project (UNP), through transforming our outdoor spaces and developing a national programme of activity. To ensure that our redeveloped Gardens and associated family …