A NEW MUSEUM is launching today, Thursday, in Yate for a special reason. 

Today, Yate Heritage Centre launches its  ‘Relaxed Museum’, a new free of charge inclusive heritage, arts and culture service.

It is a new, free of charge, inclusive heritage, arts and culture service, for visitors with additional needs such as those living with dementia, autism, or other neurodivergent people, along with their personal assistants, friends, or family.

Relaxed Museum welcomes visitors on the last Thursday of every month, starting today, Thursday, January 25 from 1pm until 4pm.

Gazette Series: Yate Heritage Centre is launching a new museum today, Thursday

Chair of Yate Town Council, councillor Cheryl Kirby said: “Yate Town Council is passionate about access and is thrilled to open this new inclusive heritage, arts and culture service.

"Our new program of relaxed services in accessible community spaces provides our community with opportunities to engage in social activities, in places and spaces that are inclusive and welcoming.”

Visitors are welcome to move around the galleries and garden at their leisure, to handle artefacts, have exclusive tours of exhibitions and archives, and engage with volunteers over free refreshments, in a quiet and welcoming space.

Yate Heritage Centre, is an accessible building with a ground floor gallery, first floor mezzanine gallery and research area and a community archive filled to the rafters with fascinating local history.

The centre features a stairlift to the first floor gallery, and parking at the rear.

It is centrally located in Yate, across the road from Yate Shopping Centre with many cafes, health and leisure facilities, shops, and public transport links nearby. 

The heritage centre is looking for volunteers. 

Call  01454 869441 or visit Yate Town Council website.