Relaxed Early Opening
Book free ticketsEnjoy early access to the Great North Museum: Hancock for a quieter, more relaxed experience.
Dates
Tuesday 17 February
Tuesday 24 February
Tuesday 7 April
Tuesday 14 April
Tuesday 26 May
Tuesday 21 July
Tuesday 28 July
Tuesday 4 August
Tuesday 11 August
Tuesday 18 August
Tuesday 25 August
Tuesday 27 October
Visitor information
Time
9-10am (the museum will open to the general public at 10am)
Price
Donations welcome (free entry). Booking required.
Need to know
Please note that there is no public parking on site and there are limited blue badge spaces which are available on the day on a first come first served basis. If you have a blue badge and the spaces are full then we will endeavour to find an alternative parking spot on site.
To prepare for your visit, you may like to use our visual stories.
About
Enjoy early access to the Great North Museum: Hancock for a quieter, more relaxed experience.
This relaxed session is for autistic visitors, visitors with learning disabilities or sensory and communication disorders, along with their families and carers. Or anyone else who feels they need a quieter experience of the museum. If that's not you, please visit after 10am.
You can also enjoy a free 15-minute planetarium show - sign up at the Welcome Desk on the day (limited capacity).
