Sensory bags
Sensory bags are now available in our galleries
As part of our ongoing commitment to accessibility and to help ensure that our gallery spaces are as welcoming and open to all as they can be, we’re excited to share news of our sensory bags.
Utilised by many museums, galleries, and public spaces these kits contain tools that can help visitors with disabilities or those that are neuro-diverse or have sensory needs regulate themselves while in our space. It can also provide tools that will improve access to existing resources, such as our exhibition notes.
There are two types of bag available: child and adult. These refer to the size of the ear defenders and type of magnifying glass (the child one is made of wood and has an easy to grip handle).
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Included in each bag is
- Ear defenders: in child and adult sizes
- Sunglasses: in child and adult sizes
- Magnifying glasses: one easy hold and one with LED lights
- Fidget toys
- Dyslexia reading overlays
- An LCD drawing pad
If you would like to access one of these bags, just ask our friendly Visitor Assistants. You are welcome to take this back around the galleries with you and into Create Space and our Info Space – please do just remember to return it to us once you’re finished.
The bags are wiped down after each and every use and will always be thoroughly checked to ensure everything is safe and in good working order.
