Home / Days out / Greater Manchester / The Whitworth
Museum · Manchester
The Whitworth
- Quiet times
- Sensory kit

Official venue information, 1 Nov 2026. Taken from the venue's own website.
Source: The Whitworth: access · Report a change
The Whitworth in Manchester names its quieter hours and lists ear defenders and sensory bags for public use.
What they offer
- Quiet or relaxed timesQuieter hours are normally after 3pm Tuesday to Friday and 10am to 11am on Sundays
- Ear defenders or sensory kitEar defenders and sensory bags are listed among the items available for public use
Please check with the venue
Quiet room or space, sensory map, visual guide or social story, queue support, carer ticket, Changing Places toilet, staff training, quieter times to visit. We'll add these as soon as The Whitworth publishes them. Until then, it's worth asking when you book.
Keep up to date
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.