Calm Sessions :Enjoy a calm and quiet atmosphere in the museum with reduced lighting, and have a chance to explore with our sensory backpacks. Our calm sessions are designed for neurodiverse visitors and their families. To find out more please see: https://www.saffronwaldenmuseum.org/event/calm-session/
Saffron Walden Museum
Saffron Walden Museum hosts a wide range of historical artefacts from local and world cultures which can inform, educate and inspire. We host regular finds workshops to help identify and categorise archaeological finds brought in by local residents. We also offer free or subsidised creative health workshops based around crafts and music as well as CALM sessions on selected Wednesdays for our neurodiverse visitors.
In-person
Charges apply
Further info
Creative Health in museums is about using museum spaces, collections and creative activities to improve mental, emotional, social, and physical wellbeing. It includes art-making workshops, reminiscence sessions, sensory tours, social prescribing partnerships, and outreach projects. These initiatives are especially valuable for people experiencing loneliness, long-term health conditions, stress, dementia, or mental health challenges.For more details see: https://www.saffronwaldenmuseum.org/get-involved/creative-health/
Who can use this service?
Our services are open to all adults and families.
Museum access is currently charged at £5.00 per adult visitor, £2.50 for over 65s and no charge for carers, or young people under 18.
We hope to make our activities as accessible as possible and would not wish anyone to be disadvantaged by financial difficulties. Please contact our Museum Manager, Jenny Oxley, for an informal, confidential chat if you, or your child have access or learning needs or if you would like to take advantage of our subsidised places scheme.
How are services delivered?
Services are available in person, at the Museum, or in community locations, by arrangement.
Locations
Saffron Walden Museum, Museum Street
Saffron Walden
CB10 1BN
Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays 10am-5pm, Sundays 2pm-5pm