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Royal Armouries Museum

  • Quiet room
  • Sensory kit
  • Changing Places
  • Staff training
Royal Armouries Museum
Photo: Tim Green, CC BY 2.0

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

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The free national museum of arms and armour on Leeds Dock lends sensory backpacks with ear defenders and has a small quiet room on the first floor. Staff have had in-house neurodiversity training and there is a Changing Places toilet.

What they offer

  • Quiet room or spaceA quiet room on the first floor near the Aire Suite for up to four people.
  • Ear defenders or sensory kitFive free sensory backpacks with sensory toys and ear defenders, collected from Reception.
  • Changing Places toiletChanging Places toilet on the ground floor, about 36 metres from the main entrance.
  • Staff trainingIn-house training on neurodiversity and supporting neurodiverse visitors.

Not published yet: quiet or relaxed times, sensory map, visual guide or social story, queue support, carer ticket, 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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