Families in Stroud can book a quieter, flexible morning at the Museum in the Park, where children who are neurodivergent or have additional access requirements will be able to explore movement-themed activities in a relaxed setting.
The “Things that move” session takes place on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, from 10am to 11am in the museum’s Meeting Room at Stratford Park, Stratford Road, Stroud. It is designed for families with children aged over five who need a more relaxed experience.
What children can do
The Museum in the Park says children will be able to explore objects that twist, roll and spin, and make wheel prints using toy vehicles. The session will also include old-fashioned toys and games, a pull-along toy-making activity, and experiments with objects that float and sink.
Other activities include playing with turning gears, pushing trains around a toy train set, and making a dancing toy or a climbing toy designed to defy gravity. The session can also count towards the Gloucestershire Library Challenge 2026.
Flexible access and booking information
Learning staff will support families as much or as little as they choose. Activities are optional and can be moved around to suit participants. A chill-out zone will be available, while families can come and go during the time slot.
The museum has limited the session to 12 child tickets to help maintain a calm environment. It said the morning timing was introduced following feedback from visitors. Children must be accompanied, but accompanying adults do not need a ticket.
Tickets cost £1 per child and must be booked in advance online or by calling 01453 763394. The museum has also provided a Visual Story and an easy-read version to help families plan their visit.
The session is part of the museum’s continuing programme of pre-bookable activities for families with neurodivergent children and children with additional access requirements. Other visitors are asked to understand that tickets are reserved for families who need this type of environment.
