Sensory-friendly and low-stimulation activities in Canberra

Canberra has 6 venues within 20 km of the city centre that describe a sensory-friendly option on their own website: a quiet morning, a relaxed performance, an early-entry day, a sensory map, a quiet room or sensory kits to borrow. That is 2 cinemas with sensory screenings, 2 museums and galleries, 1 zoo or aquarium and 1 play centre or trampoline park. 2 recognise the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower lanyard. Closest to the centre is Canberra Museum and Gallery at City, 0.1 km away. Each card repeats what the venue says, with the date we read it and a link to the venue's page, because session dates change and the venue's page is the one to trust. A venue that is not here may still be quiet at times; it just has not said so.

Map of low-stimulation activities in Canberra

6 places, nearest the centre first

• Canberra Museum and Gallery — museum, City, 0.1 km from the centre. Sensory-friendly: Low sensory sessions
• Museum of Australian Democracy — museum, Parkes, 2.4 km from the centre. Sensory-friendly: Accessibility, Inclusion and Sensory Guide
• Flip Out — indoor play centre, Canberra Airport, 5.7 km from the centre. Sensory-friendly: Flip-Ability sessions
• National Zoo & Aquarium — wildlife park, Molonglo Valley, 6.1 km from the centre. Sensory-friendly: A Social Story to help visitors prepare
• HOYTS Belconnen — cinema, Belconnen, 7.5 km from the centre. Sensory-friendly: Sensory Screenings
• HOYTS Woden — cinema, Phillip, 8.3 km from the centre. Sensory-friendly: Sensory Screenings

By suburb

• Kambah
• Ngunnawal
• Jerrabomberra
• Gungahlin
• Karabar
• Belconnen
• Harrison
• Gordon
• Wanniassa
• Kaleen
• Bruce
• Franklin
• Googong
• Bonner
• Dunlop