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Hull and East Riding Museum of Archaeology

  • Quiet times
  • Sensory map
  • Visual guide
  • Sensory kit
  • Calmer times
Hull (area photo)
Photo: Bernard Sharp, CC BY-SA 2.0

Checked on the venue's own website, 28 Oct 2026. Not yet confirmed by the venue.

Source: Hull and East Riding Museum of Archaeology: accessibility information and a second page · Report a change

Hull's free archaeology museum, with its Iron Age boat and Roman mosaics, has a visual story that warns where it gets dark or noisy. Ear defenders and fidget toys can be borrowed at the welcome desk and weekdays after 2.30pm are usually quietest.

What they offer

  • Quiet or relaxed timesThe visual story says weekdays after 2.30pm are quietest, and weekend mornings before lunch unless an event is on. Relaxed SEND family craft sessions with limited numbers are also listed, such as on 29 October 2026.
  • Sensory mapThe visual story flags galleries that play voices, music or animal sounds and areas kept dark on purpose, plus displays with skeletons.
  • Visual guide or social storyA visual story of the museum (dated January 2026) to help you prepare.
  • Ear defenders or sensory kitA box at the welcome desk with ear defenders, coloured reading filters, a magnifier and a fidget toy to borrow.
  • Quieter times to visitEvents and family activities can be busy and noisy.

Not published yet: quiet room or space, queue support, carer ticket, Changing Places toilet, staff training. Worth asking when you book or before you go.

Before you go

Every person is different. Use these details to plan, and contact the venue if something matters to you: most are happy to answer questions before you visit.

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