Sensory basket

The sensory basket

Certain stimuli are difficult to control, which is why we offer a sensory basket to visitors. This basket includes various tools that can help you with sensitivity to stimuli. They can trigger or reduce stimuli. The sensory basket can help reduce stress.

How does it work?

• Ask for the sensory basket at the front desk.
• You are free to choose which tools to use during your visit and you can take as many as you like.
• You will be given a bag to put the tools in.
• Return everything to the front desk after your visit.

Which tools are in the basket?

• Hearing protection
• Gloves
• Sunglasses
• Stuffed animals
• Stress balls (with various textures)
• Tangles (with various textures)
• Fidget cube
• Wooden toy train

For whom?

The sensory basket is available to both children and adults. The sunglasses and gloves are provided in adult and children’s sizes.

Do you have any feedback about the basket? Should we include other tools that are also useful? Let us know: liesa.rutsaert@stad.gent or T 0485 54 19 37.

Smell and hear

You will find symbols of an ear and a nose all over the museum. In these places, you can trigger or reduce stimuli as you wish.