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Learn & Create with National Glass Centre & Northern Gallery for Contemporary Art
SEND
Enjoy a trip to National Glass Centre and Northern Gallery for Contemporary Art with SEND activities and friendly spaces for everyone.
![Activities at National Glass Centre, Sunderland An adult and a child are sat on a grey cushioned seat. The adult is reading from a piece of colourful paper and gesturing forward. The child is staring up in wonder.](https://images.sunderlandculture.org.uk/uploads/2024/07/SEND-Image-1.jpg?resize=13%2C10&gravity)
Adventure Backpacks
Free activity
Discover National Glass Centre and Northern Gallery for Contemporary Art with our fun trail with sensory toys and tour cards. Ask for your SEND backpacks at Visitors Services when you get here.
![Learning Studio at National Glass Centre, Sunderland A glass window with grey text printed on it that reads Learning Studio A. Through the glass is a white room with colourful chairs and tables. Two children sit at a table colouring.](https://images.sunderlandculture.org.uk/uploads/2024/07/SEND-Image-2-scaled.jpg?resize=13%2C10&gravity)
Learning Studios
Free family spaces | all ages
Our Learning Studios are filled with colouring activities and fun toys for little ones.
When they aren’t in use, visitors are welcome to explore and enjoy.
![Learning Studio at National Glass Centre, Sunderland A spacious, white room with colourful chairs, cushions and various children's toys. The back wall of the room is glass and overlooks a green space.](https://images.sunderlandculture.org.uk/uploads/2024/08/20240715-National-Glass-Centre-Sunderland-28-copy.jpg?resize=13%2C10&gravity)
Quiet Spaces
All of our spaces are here to be explored and our friendly staff are always on hand to help.
If you would like a quiet space on your visit, please ask a member of our team and we’ll do our best to provide you with somewhere as needed
![National Glass Centre supports accessible education for all A stack of coloured rectangular card sat on orange tissue paper. In the background are teenagers working on craft activities.](https://images.sunderlandculture.org.uk/uploads/2024/07/SEND-Image-3.jpg?resize=13%2C10&gravity)
School & Education Workshops
Various prices and ages
All of our educational workshops can be adapted for children and young people with SEND.
Check out the different workshops and get in touch to book.