Relaxed Early Opening
Book free ticketsEnjoy early access to the Great North Museum: Hancock for a quieter, more relaxed experience.
Dates
25 February 2025
15 April 2025
22 April 2025
27 May 2025
22 July 2025
29 July 2025
5 August 2025
12 August 2025
19 August 2025
26 August 2025
28 October 2025
23 December 2025
30 December 2025
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).
