Calm Corner
This corner is a safe and sensory-friendly space where visitors who are feeling over-stimulated can rest and calm down.
* Also known as quiet rooms or calm-down spaces, these facilities can be found in public spaces such as airports.
Please use this space if you are
- Feeling stressed
- Feeling over-stimulated
- Feeling overwhelmed
- Experiencing, or about to experience a panic attack
Guidelines for Use
- Visitors may enter the rooms when the door is open.
- When leaving the rooms, please keep the door open.
- Please do not eat inside the Calm Corner.
* Please note that you may be approached by staff conducting welfare checks within the Calm Corner.
There are three rooms within the Calm Corner.
Snow
This room is wheelchair-accessible. Visitors may wear shoes in this room.
Moon
Visitors are requested to take off their shoes before entering this room.
Flower
There is a personal sofa (easy chair) in this room. Visitors may wear shoes in this room.
Waiting Space
Companions and guardians may use the chairs in this space while waiting.
The Calm Corner provides items such as noise-cancelling earmuffs that visitors may use to calm down.
We offer a Sensory Map for the ease and comfort of our visitors who are sensitive to light, sound, crowds or smells. First-time visitors may refer to our Kyuhaku Access Guide to familiarize themselves with the museum before visiting.