Calm Sensory Sessions
What are they?
Calm Sensory Sessions have been created with neurodivergent children, families and adults in mind who may benefit from visiting the museum in a calmer and quieter period.
Please note that this Calm Sensory Session will include the museum's first floor galleries only (neon art installation and collection galleries).
When are they?
Tuesday 29th October 9-10am (with free creative workshop and tea/coffee available 9.30-11am with the museum's Learning team)
This session will run before the museum opens to the general public at 10am.
Museum entry and workshop are free but require pre-booking.
What can I expect if I visit during these times?
- We will not be accepting any large group bookings for during these times (10-11am)
- Audio for any exhibition films will be turned off
- Hand dryers will be not be available to use
- All visitors arriving to visit during this period will be notified by the Visitor Service team that it is a Calm Sensory Time. Clear signage will also be displayed as you enter the museum.
- Any visitors who pre-book to visit online during these times will be notified that it is a Calm Sensory Time
- A relaxed creative workshop with tea/coffee will be available 9.30-11am with the museum's Learning team
What can I do when I visit?
- Explore the museum’s collection and temporary exhibitions including Chila Kumari Singh Burman's, Neon Dreams.
- Check out our new Sensory Bags, which contain a range of exciting sensory resources and toys to support your visit. Bags require a £10 refundable deposit.
- A number of free self-led activities will be available in the museum’s Space to Make creative area
Before you visit
- Read through our accessibility page here
- Familiarise yourself with the layout of the museum, have a look at our visual guide here
For any queries relating to your visit please contact 01225388568 or enquiries@holburne.org
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What are they?
Calm Sensory Sessions have been created with neurodivergent children, families and adults in mind who may benefit from visiting the museum in a calmer and quieter period.
Please note that this Calm Sensory Session will include the museum's first floor galleries only (neon art installation and collection galleries).
When are they?
Tuesday 29th October 9-10am (with free creative workshop and tea/coffee available 9.30-11am with the museum's Learning team)
This session will run before the museum opens to the general public at 10am.
Museum entry and workshop are free but require pre-booking.
What can I expect if I visit during these times?
- We will not be accepting any large group bookings for during these times (10-11am)
- Audio for any exhibition films will be turned off
- Hand dryers will be not be available to use
- All visitors arriving to visit during this period will be notified by the Visitor Service team that it is a Calm Sensory Time. Clear signage will also be displayed as you enter the museum.
- Any visitors who pre-book to visit online during these times will be notified that it is a Calm Sensory Time
- A relaxed creative workshop with tea/coffee will be available 9.30-11am with the museum's Learning team
What can I do when I visit?
- Explore the museum’s collection and temporary exhibitions including Chila Kumari Singh Burman's, Neon Dreams.
- Check out our new Sensory Bags, which contain a range of exciting sensory resources and toys to support your visit. Bags require a £10 refundable deposit.
- A number of free self-led activities will be available in the museum’s Space to Make creative area
Before you visit
- Read through our accessibility page here
- Familiarise yourself with the layout of the museum, have a look at our visual guide here
For any queries relating to your visit please contact 01225388568 or enquiries@holburne.org
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