Relaxed, Sensory-Friendly Morning at the South Australian Museum
A sensory-friendly morning for visitors of all ages, their families, friends, and support workers.
Visit the South Australian Museum out of hours where visitors with autism and other sensory or access requirements can enjoy a quieter, less crowded visit to the Museum. This is a chance to see all of the permanent galleries, and maybe discover something you’ve never noticed before.
While everyone is always welcome, the South Australian Museum acknowledges that sometimes the crowds and noise make visits harder for neurodivergent visitors and those living with a disability. For this event, they will be altering some of the screens, lights and sounds around the Museum to make it a more sensory friendly experience.
In March 2018, the Museum was declared an Autism Friendly Venue by Autism SA.
Sensory Backpacks:
Attendees can enjoy the Museum galleries and sensory backpacks will also be available to borrow free of charge. Backpacks include noise cancelling headphones, a soft toy, a fidget toy and a set of communication cards. Backpacks will be loaned out on a first come first served basis.
Important Information:
- The Terrace Eatery and Museum Shop will not be open during this event.
- A sensory map is available for download HERE
- If you have any questions or further access requirements, please contact education@samuseum.sa.gov.au
- Tickets to the temporary exhibition RELICS: A New World Rises will be available for purchase at the door. Please be aware that this exhibition contains some higher sensory elements including moving parts, flickering video and repetitive lighting effects. Tickets to this exhibition are not included in the pay what you can admission price. The ticket counter takes card only.
Tickets:
This is a ticketed event for people with sensory needs and their accompanying family, friends or support workers. Please purchase a ticket for all attendees when you book.
This is a pay what you can event meaning that event-goers contribute what they can afford to give for each ticket. Payment will help support these programs in the future.
CLICK HERE TO BOOK TICKETS
For more information and all enquiries please visit the SA Museum website
What: Relaxed, Sensory-Friendly Morning
When: Saturday 15 July 2023 | 8am – 10am
Where: South Australian Museum | North Terrace, Adelaide
Who: Visitors with autism or sensory/access requirements + their family, friends and support workers
At Play & Go Adelaide we make every effort to provide accurate information to the best of our knowledge at the time of publication. We recommend confirming times, dates and details directly before making any plans as details may be subject to change.
Image Source: Image by Sia Duff via Relaxed, Sensory-Friendly Morning Facebook event page
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