Early Birds: Autism and Sensory-friendly Mornings

Ages: All welcome!

Early Birds provides a reduced sensory, relaxed and supportive environment prior to the Museum opening to the wider public for the day. This can make visiting the Museum easier for autistic people and for those who have other access requirements, together with friends and families.

The Early Birds program is a proud winner of the 2024 NSW Premier's Award for driving diversity in the public sector.

Features:

• In addition to our regular Early Birds offering, you will have the opportunity to see the newest exhibition RELICS: A New World Rises. Discover 14 immersive displays combining vintage objects with intricate worlds built from LEGO® bricks. Explore layered storytelling that rewards curious minds of all ages with details and discoveries!
• A supportive environment with limited visitors prior to the Museum opening to the wider public.
• “Ask a Scientist” and interactive touch tables.
• Lighting and sound will be adjusted for a low sensory experience within the rest of the Museum (these will return to daytime levels from 10am).
• A designated quiet area for those needing to take a break.
• A Visual Story with more details on what to expect.
• Staff trained in autism awareness and disability.
• Café open for an early morning beverage or snack.

Important information about the exhibition RELICS: A New World Rises

• The exhibition will be adjusted with reduced capacity.
• Additional charges apply for the exhibition.
• We encourage pre-booking your exhibition ticket as availability cannot be guaranteed on the day. To pre-book, click the Book now button below and Add-on RELICS exhibition tickets.