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IWM North
- Quiet times
- Quiet room
- Sensory map
- Sensory kit
- Calmer times
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Checked on the venue's own website, 28 Oct 2026. Not yet confirmed by the venue.
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A free museum on Salford Quays that opens for Relaxed Hours on the first Sunday morning of each month, with the Big Picture Show played quieter and without sudden loud effects. Sensory backpacks and ear defenders can be borrowed at any visit, and there is a quiet room on the ground floor.
What they offer
- Quiet or relaxed timesRelaxed Hours run on the first Sunday of every month, 10am to 12pm; free but a ticket must be booked, with some space kept for people who cannot book.
- Quiet room or spaceQuiet rooms and a breakout space are open during Relaxed Hours, and there is a quiet room with seating on the ground floor at all times.
- Sensory mapThe downloadable Access Guide contains a sensory map.
- Ear defenders or sensory kitSensory backpacks and ear defenders can be borrowed free from the Admissions Desk.
- Quieter times to visitMornings are often busiest because of school groups; weekends and school holidays are busiest overall.
Not published yet: visual guide or social story, 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.