Sensory-Friendly Days
About this Event
Sensory Friendly Sundays – early access 8.30am – 11.30am
Upcoming dates:
Sunday 22 Nov - Term time program
Sunday 20 Dec - Summer Holidays Program*
Sunday 17 and 31 January - Summer Holidays Program + ERTH meet and greet**
Sunday 28 Feb- Term time program
Enjoy a relaxed, supportive and comfortable environment with reduced sensory input. Sensory Friendly Sundays are designed for kids and adults on the autism spectrum and visitors with a variety of access requirements to enjoy a visit with their family and friends.
On Sensory-Friendly Days in Summer Holidays, our galleries and new exhibitions includiong Ocean Photographer of The Year, one of our navy vessels and all of our creative activity areas including Kids on Deck, Sea Forest and Seahorse Hotel will be open extra early for a quieter experience. Sound and light levels will be adjusted to suit visitors on the autism spectrum and with a range of differing abilities.
Our trained staff and volunteers will be on hand to facilitate creative activities.
PROUD TO SUPPORT THE SUNFLOWER
The museum supports the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower
You are encouraged to bring and wear your sunflower lanyard if you have one, or pick one up for free on arrival to the museum
Staff who have had training to support visitors with Hidden Disabilities will also be wearing a sunflower badge, lanyard or sticker.
Cost: $12 child/ adult
Children under 4 and members/annual pass holders free
* Min height 90cm for entry to vessels
Pre- Booking encouraged
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* Sensory Friendly Summer Holiday sessions between 20 Dec – 31 January will include access to holiday programs.
** On 17 and 31 January we will have additional relaxed experiences such as a behind the scenes meet the puppets experience with ERTH Visual and Physical Inc.
In Term Time – access will still include Kids on Deck, all our exhibitions, and vessels but the summer holiday areas will no longer be open.
Find out more about Sensory-friendly Days: https://www.sea.museum/whats-on/events/sensory-friendly-sundays
More information about accessibility: Accessibility | Australian National Maritime Museum
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
AUD 0.00 to AUD 12.00
