Art for Wellbeing: Sensory Friendly
Overview
Art for Wellbeing: Sensory Friendly is a free monthly program for individuals who identify as neurodivergent including, but not limited to, those who experience Autism, Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder or Tourette Syndrome.
The program occurs during opening hours, and participation is supported with a Visual Story, Sensory Map of the exhibition space and modification of noise and light levels where possible.
Art for Wellbeing: Sensory Friendly is an inclusive and creative opportunity to spend time engaging in relaxed conversation and participating in artmaking.
A quiet space for individual activities is included. Noise-cancelling headphones are available.
All children under 16 must be accompanied by a parent/carer.
Please contact the National Gallery of Australia with any questions, sensitivities, or access needs.
Image: Art for Wellbeing: Sensory Friendly, 2022. National Gallery of Australia, Kamberri/Canberra.
Dates
8 Feb – 14 Jun 2026- Cafe
- Carpark
- Family Friendly
- Lockers
- Non Smoking
- Parents Room
- Public Toilet
- Shop / Gift Shop
- Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)
- Caters for people who are blind or have vision loss.
- Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
- Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
- Caters for people with high support needs who travel with a support person.
- Accessibility statement
- Caters for people who are deaf or have hearing loss.