The Museum at Your Pace: Sensory-Friendly Mornings at the Glucksman
Join us for a sensory-friendly experience of our current exhibitions, Selected Works: UCC Art Collection and Panorama Europa.
The Glucksman's sensory-friendly mornings are designed to offer a more comfortable experience for neurodivergent visitors, people with sensory differences or disabilities, or anyone who would benefit from a calm and quiet environment. This season, our sensory-friendly mornings will focus on the exhibitions Selected Works: UCC Art Collection, and Panorama Europa, and will include reduced crowds, softer lighting, and a quieter space.
These sessions will include access to sensory kits (ear defenders and fidget toys), visual guides and trained staff, allowing everyone to enjoy exhibitions at their own pace in a more comfortable setting. Visitors are welcome to bring their own sensory items to support their visit.
Free to attend but booking is required- one ticket per person
Saturday 23 May 2026, 10am-11am: Book here
Saturday 13 June 2026, 10am-11am: Book here
Saturday 11 July 2026, 10am-11am: Book here
A social story to support your visit is available - please contact education@glucksman.org
What you can expect:
Reduced sensory input: Dimmed lights, no loud noises.
Calm atmosphere: Fewer visitors, reduced noise, and staff trained in autism awareness.
Sensory supports: Access to sensory bags with ear defenders and fidget toys.
Preparation tools: Social stories available to help you prepare and navigate.
Booking: Book your place in advance. One ticket per person.
Panorama Europa
Panorama Europa presents the work of ten Irish artists who engage with traditions of European painting to explore contemporary identities and wider societal issues. The selected paintings, tapestry, sculptures and drawings reference works from Pre-Renaissance to Impressionism. The exhibition invites you to reflect on these art histories and consider how artists draw on diverse pictorial tropes to create new modes of representation.
Selected Works: UCC Art Collection
Selected Works: UCC Art Collection presents contemporary Irish artworks including a series of new commissions, and acquisitions. The artworks address themes of health & wellbeing, climate action and sustainability, and equality, diversity and inclusion.