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Museum · Port Sunlight, Wirral

Port Sunlight Museum

  • Sensory kit
Port Sunlight Museum
Photo: Arthur C Harris, CC BY-SA 2.0

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

Source: Port Sunlight Museum: accessibility information and a second page · Report a change

The museum in Port Sunlight garden village lends sensory backpacks aimed at ages 4 to 9, with ear defenders, sunglasses and fidgets. The flat, quiet village streets are easy to explore at your own pace.

What they offer

  • Ear defenders or sensory kitSensory backpacks with ear defenders, sunglasses, fidget toys and a scavenger hunt, from the museum gift shop for a £10 refundable cash deposit; can be pre-booked.

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, staff training, quieter times to visit. 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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