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Autism-Friendly Quiet Opening

Autism-Friendly Quiet Opening

11°C · 50% rain

Rain likely — worth a coat for the walk in.

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The Autism-Friendly Quiet Opening at Riverside Museum on 16 October 2026 offers a quieter environment for visitors to explore the museum's exhibits. The event will feature restricted visitor numbers and reduced audio-visual sounds to create a more comfortable experience. Attendees can enjoy the museum's interactive displays and learn about Glasgow's industrial heritage.

Experience the wonders of Riverside Museum in a quieter environment. Riverside Museum is Glasgow's award-winning technology and transport museum. Visitors can stroll along the recreated Victorian cobbled street lined with shops, houses, and even a subway station, all authentically recreated to transport visitors back in time. Witches and wizards have transformed the Old Victorian Street there is a wand shop, a dragon saddlery and a magical sweet shop to explore. The Museum also features interactive displays, and hands-on activities, making it an engaging experience for visitors of all ages. It offers a unique opportunity to learn about Glasgow's industrial heritage, the people who shaped the city, and the transportation innovations that have shaped the world. To provide a quieter environment this event will have - Restricted visitor numbers to prevent crowds Sounds from audio-visual displays, interactives and films will be switched off where possible. Hand dryers in the bathrooms switched off A quiet space available Sensory kits containing fidget toys and ear defenders to borrow. The Riverside Visual Storyboard can be found here: riverside-visual-storyboard-march-2018.pdf The AccessAble guide can be found here: AccessAble - Your Accessibility Guide

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Autism-Friendly Quiet Opening takes place on Friday, 16 October 2026.

Autism-Friendly Quiet Opening is held at Riverside Museum in Glasgow (Riverside Museum, Glasgow, SC, United Kingdom, Glasgow).

Entry to Autism-Friendly Quiet Opening is free.

The forecast for Autism-Friendly Quiet Opening is Light drizzle · high 11°C, low 7°. Rain likely — worth a coat for the walk in.

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Tickets for Autism-Friendly Quiet Opening can be booked via glasgowlife.org.uk using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.

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