Accessible learning - Rugby Art Gallery & Museum
Access for all
Baby Hour
Every first Monday of the month 10am - 11am from 5th August
FREE
Time to enjoy our exhibitions for mums, dads, guardians, and their children under 2. Come and experience our current exhibition free of worry about tears or tantrums, a safe space for you and your baby to relax and enjoy surrounded by others who wish to do the same. There will also be sensory light play for the babies.The spaces will be baby-friendly, with sound lowered where possible. Older children may also attend, but only alongside an under 2 and their caregiver.
Baby Hour
Every first Monday of the month 10am - 11am
FREE
Time to enjoy our exhibitions for mums, dads, guardian and their children under 2. Come and experience our current exhibition free of worry about tears or tantrums, a safe space for your and your baby to relax and enjoy being surrounded by others who wish to do the same. There will also be sensory light play for the babies.The spaces will be baby-friendly with sound lowered where possible. Older children may also attend but only alongside an under 2 and their caregiver.
Relaxed Hour
For neurodivergent children and young visitors with sensory needs
FREE
We offer FREE sessions for neurodivergent children, where young visitors who would benefit from a more relaxed environment can enjoy and explore our space. They will also have the opportunity to participate in a craft activity. Booking requiredMonday 30 March 10.30am-11.30am
The Good Times
Friendly, craft and reminiscence sessions aimed at adults living with Dementia and their carers
FREE
Relax, create and socialise over a cuppa. All sessions run from 1.30-3.00pm. Sessions run once a month
Thursday 18th January
Thursday 20th February
Thusday 20th March
Thursday Thursday 23rd April
Thursday 21st May
Thursday 18th June
Thursday 16th July
Thursday 20th August
Thursday 17th September
Thursday 15th October
Thursday 19th November
Thursday 17th December
Express Arts Group
An inclusive and welcoming art group for all.
FREE, Drop-in
Thursdays (term time) 11.30-12:30 @ Benn Partnership centre, except every third thursday @ rugby art gallery and museum
Join us as we get stuck into new art and craft activities each week, open to all abilities and needs. And, enjoy each others company over a cup of tea in this supportive community art group.
Tactile Sessions
with Warwickshire Vision Support
9.30 – 11.30am at Rugby Baptist Church, Regent Place, anyone who has sight loss or a visual impairment is welcome with a donation from £2 for refreshments.
February 25th – Fashion Across the Eras
May 20th – Rugby’s Industry
August 19th – Romans
November 18th – Wartime and Remembrance
Join us at Warwickshire Vision Support’s Rugby Support Centre for themed tactile sessions which provide people who have sight loss or visually impaired with the invaluable opportunity to engage with a diverse range of museum objects. Experience the richness of our shared local heritage through touch, all in good company over a cup of tea!
SaturDADs at the Claremont Centre in partnership with Barnardo's
FREE
A group for Dads, Grandads and other male carers with their under school age children. A chance for male care givers to meet new people and have fun.
All sessions run from 10 am - 11.30am. Sessions run every 2nd Saturday of the month.