A man and a boy sit on a bench in the grand gallery looking at a large dinosaur picture book. The boy is wearing ear protectors.
Programmes

Relaxed and ASN family programmes

A variety of sessions for those who might appreciate a calmer experience.

Relaxed Magic Carpets

A relaxed version of our popular early years programme for children ages 0-5 with additional support needs.

Sensory Sundays

Exciting, hands-on sensory play sessions for children with additional support needs. The content is aimed at ages 5-10 but we welcome all children and families who think they might enjoy these sessions. 

Relaxed Curiosity Clubs

A Relaxed version or our Curiosity Club for children with additional support needs and their families.

Upcoming events at our museums

  1. Woman and baby in arms sitting on the floor on a checked carpet.
    Event

    Relaxed Magic Carpet

    24 Feb - 24 Mar 2025, two time slots: 10:30 - 11:15, 14:00 - 14:45
    Join us for a relaxed Magic Carpet session as we explore the museum through interactive songs, rhymes, and sensory play.  

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  2. A number of young children sit with adults on a colourful carpet.
    Event

    Magic Carpet Explorers

    Mon 3 Feb - Mon 17 Mar 2025, 10:30 or 14:00
    Introduces your little one to the wonderful galleries in the museum at our interactive Magic Carpet Explorers sessions.

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  3. Two people sitting at a table listening to a member of museum staff talk about a sword from the collections.
    Event

    Museum Socials

    Fri 16 Aug – Fri 17 Jan, third Friday of the month, 10:30 – 12:00
    Our Museum Socials are designed for people living with dementia, their relatives, friends, carers, and supporters.
    Free

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  4. Event

    Tractor Tots

    Fri 20 Sep 2024 – Mon 10 Feb 2025
    Tractor Tots is a bookable series of playful sensory singalong sessions for under-fives and their adults at the National Museum of Rural Life.
    Tickets available

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  5. A child and adult looking at a geological specimen.
    Event

    Relaxed Curiosity Club

    Sat 14 Sep – Sat 29 Mar, 14:30 - 15:30
    Unleash your inner museum detective and explore our collections through games, activities and an optional gallery visit.
    Updated

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  6. Child looks towards the right through a brass telescope.
    Event

    Curiosity Club

    Sat 14 Sep – Sat 29 Mar 2025, 10:30 - 12:00
    Our popular Curiosity Club sessions return this season, for inquisitive kids aged 7–11.
    Updated

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