Autism Friendly Hours
Join us for our monthly Autism Friendly Hours — all the same fun of GSC but with much less hustle and bustle on a Sunday morning! We know GSC is an exciting place, bustling with loud sounds and bright lights so we are lowering the volume and softening the lights to allow adults and children with autism to enjoy their visit without additional stress.
Next Date
The next day at Glasgow Science Centre with Autism Friendly Hours is Sunday, 23 February 2020.
Times
09:00–11.00 (you are welcome to stay until we close at 5pm but lighting and volume levels will resume to regular levels from 11am).
Cost
Entry for adults and children with autism is £9.50, with one accompanying adult free. For additional guests, normal Science Mall entry prices apply. For groups, please contact 0141 420 5000 for more booking information.
What's On
A PDF containing expanded programme information for autism friendly hours on Sunday, 23 February will be available shortly.
Workshops
Fossil Fun
Sign-up | The Hive on Floor 1 | 10:00am | 30 minutes | 7 years and under
Discover what secrets fossils hold whilst making your own to take home with you.
Destination Space - Journey to Mars
Drop-in | Floor 1 - Space Zone | 10:30am | 30 minutes | 7 years and over
Discover the red planet with our astronomers and find out how humans are learning about Mars! What does it look like? How does it smell? Could we go there? Drop in to find out more.
DIY Detectives
Sign-up | Floor 3 Live Lab | 10:30am | 30 minutes | All ages
Join us in our Live Lab where we will be trying to crack the case of the missing cake. Explore the world of forensic science to help us solve the crime! This is a presenter led activity where participants will be asked to follow instructions and complete tasks at their tables.
Science Show
Fantastic Forces
First come basis | 11:00am | 30 minutes | All ages
Investigate Newton's three laws of motion using balloons, rockets, a bed of nails, and other amazing demonstrations.
Planetarium Show
Space Explorers
Add-on Ticket | 11:00am | 30 minutes | 7 years and under
The perfect show for younger visitors to our new digital planetarium. Explore the night sky and take a trip to the Moon before flying through the solar system to see a planet up close.
A What's On Guide and map for 23 February 2020 will be available for download shortly - please check back in a few days.
More Information
Please look at the GSC Accessibility Statement before your visit. This may help you become familiar with the building.
We will provide a map which highlights areas of our exhibition floor where you will find:
- Noisy exhibits you may wish to avoid
- Sensory experiences
- Cosy Corners and quiet spaces you can use
- Ear defenders and weighted blankets you can borrow
- Toilets
Please be aware that for everyone’s safety we have a fire alarm system in place. In the event of the alarm going off there will unavoidably be a loud noise. Staff will let you know where to go to feel safe.
Future Dates with Autism Friendly Hours
- 15 March 2020
- 19 April 2020
Visitor Feedback - 18 March 2018
My wife and I came along to your autism friendly session on Sunday morning with our three year old son. It was clear throughout that careful thought and planning had gone into the session and I’m sure I speak for most, if not all, of the parents there when I say how much it was appreciated. Having a child with autism not only severely limits the activities / places that we can take our son, but also has a massive impact on us as parents when you are acutely aware that your child is unable to take part in activities that other children enjoy.
Your autism friendly session on Sunday gave our whole family a boost and allowed not only my son to express clear enjoyment and excitement but also gave us as parents a chance to enjoy seeing our son playing in a safe environment, exploring different exhibits, gaining new experiences and clearly having a great time playing as any child should be able to.
Thank you to all the staff who were involved and who put obviously genuine effort into making this a success. I hope you have more of these sessions in the future.
Graeme
Glasgow Science Centre is an independent Scottish Charity.
We are on a mission to inspire people of all ages to explore and understand the world around them, to discover and enjoy science and to see the relevance it has in their everyday lives.