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Autism in Museums @autisminmuseums.bsky.social · 21h

Parents of neurodivergent children in West Yorkshire seek support via BBC www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Parents of neurodivergent children in West Yorkshire seek support

Parents in West Yorkshire say they are left with little help after their children are diagnosed.

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

Relaxed Early Opening for Families - see the British Library's new 'Secret Maps' exhibition and take part in a work shop. #free Sunday 9 November 9-11am @britishlibrary.bsky.social events.bl.uk/events/relax... #Autism

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

SEND Family Workshop: Sensory Storytelling @britishlibrary.bsky.social Tues 28 Oct two sessions 2.15-3.15pm and 3.30-4.30pm. Free. This workshop is designed for families with children with special educational needs and/or complex needs. events.bl.uk/events/send-... #Autism

SEND Family Workshop: Sensory Storytelling | British Library

This workshop is designed for families with children with special educational needs and/or complex needs.Enjoy our family-friendly exhibition, Story Explor

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Autism in Museums @autisminmuseums.bsky.social · 3d

Relaxed Wonderlab session @railwaymuseum.bsky.social in York Saturday 8 Nov 3-5pm with adjusted lighting and sound, a flexible learning offer and designated quiet areas for visitors. www.railwaymuseum.org.uk/whats-on/won... #Autism #AutisminMuseums

Wonderlab: The Bramall Gallery | National Railway Museum

Experience the extraordinary in an unmissable interactive experience for families—where nothing is off limits.

www.railwaymuseum.org.uk

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Autism in Museums @autisminmuseums.bsky.social · 3d

Relaxed Hours of Gilbert & George at the Hayward Gallery - 4 Nov 10-3pm and 26 Nov 3-6pm www.southbankcentre.co.uk/whats-on/rel... #Southbank #Autism #AutisminMuseums

Relaxed Hours: Gilbert & George | Southbank Centre

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Autism in Museums @autisminmuseums.bsky.social · 5d

Relaxed Performance of HMS Pinafore on Thursday 29 January 2026 at the London Coliseum. 2-5pm. #Autism www.eno.org/events/relax... #AccessibleTheatre

Relaxed Programme - ENO

Relaxed performances are for everyone, and they may particularly benefit those who might normally find it challenging to access theatre.

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Cheryl B. Klein @cherylklein.bsky.social · 6d

Just learned the New York Transit Museum has a "Subway Sleuths" afterschool program "that builds on a shared interest in trains among students with autism." Kids explore the collections, play games, & work on social skills. What a cool thing to offer!

www.nytransitmuseum.org/learn/subway...

Subway Sleuths

Subway Sleuths is an after-school program for 2nd to 5th grade students on the autism spectrum who love trains and transit. Apply now for online and in-person groups!

www.nytransitmuseum.org

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Autism in Museums @autisminmuseums.bsky.social · 5d

Sir John Soane's Museum are running their very first relaxed opening for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities and or Neurodivergence and their families. Sunday 19 Oct 9-10am. www.soane.org/whats-on/rel... #Autism

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Relaxed Opening – Pilot Session

We welcome you to come and explore the museum at our relaxed morning. This special event is for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities and or Neurodivergence and the...

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

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 · 10d

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 · 10d

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 · 19d

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

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Autism in Museums @autisminmuseums.bsky.social · 19d

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 · 23d

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 · 24d

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Pitt Rivers Museum @pittriversmuseum.bsky.social · 24d

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 · 25d

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 · 29d

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.

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Autism in Museums @autisminmuseums.bsky.social · 26d

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 · 26d

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 · 26d

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 · 26d

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