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Museum · Middlesbrough

MIMA (Middlesbrough Institute of Modern Art)

  • Sensory kit
  • Staff training
  • Calmer times
MIMA, Middlesbrough
Photo: Francis Hannaway, CC BY-SA 3.0

Checked on the venue's own website, 26 Oct 2026. Not yet confirmed by the venue.

Source: MIMA (Middlesbrough Institute of Modern Art): accessibility information · Report a change

Modern and contemporary art gallery on Centre Square. Lends children's ear defenders and publishes its quieter visiting times.

What they offer

  • Ear defenders or sensory kitChildren's ear defenders from the welcome desk.
  • Staff trainingDementia Friendly training (no autism training stated).
  • Quieter times to visitGenerally quieter 10am to 11am and 3pm to 4.30pm; Sundays 12pm to 4pm usually quieter.

Not published yet: quiet or relaxed times, quiet room or space, sensory map, visual guide or social story, queue support, carer ticket, Changing Places toilet. 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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