Two people sitting at a table listening to a member of museum staff talk about a sword from the collections.
Free
Event

Museum Socials

17 Apr - 24 Jul, 10:30 – 12:00

National Museum of Scotland

Free, booking required

About Museum Socials

Our Museum Socials events are designed for people living with dementia, their relatives, friends, carers, and supporters.

Relaxed and informal, each session explores a different museum theme through various interactive activities, including curator talks, object handling and creative crafts. And tea, cake and a warm welcome are always provided.

“It’s the highlight of her week…the variety of Friday activities are right up her street. It’s a fabulous program doing really important work and definitely contributing greatly to my Mum’s mental health and wellbeing”.

Museum Social feedback

On the day 

  • The event runs from 10:30 till 12:00 in the Seminar Room on Level 4 of our Learning Centre at the National Museum of Scotland on Chambers Street.
  • This space is accessible by lift and is well signposted.
  • A member of our Museum Social team will be on hand in the Entrance Hall to show you the way on the day if you should need.

Accessibility and facilities

We want everyone who comes to our museums to enjoy their time with us and make the most of their visit. 

How to get to the space

You can make your way to the Seminar Room by walking through the Collecting Stories gallery. Walk up the staircase to Level 4. Turn right and the Seminar Room will be ahead of you on the right. 

There is also lift access via the lift next to the staircase. The dimensions of the lift are 137cm x 150cm (4ft 6in x 4ft 11in). 

The door to the Seminar Room is not automatic and cannot be opened by a push pad. During an event it may already be open. 

Wheelchair access

There is significant space to use a wheelchair in the Seminar Room. 

Wheelchairs can be borrowed from the information desks at the Entrance Hall and Tower Entrance. They cannot be booked in advance. 

Seating

Tables and seating in the Seminar Room are not fixed. 

Hearing induction loop

There is no induction loop in the Seminar Room. 

Toilets and baby changing

The nearest toilets are on Level 4 next to Studios 1 and 2. There are standard toilets and an accessible toilet. The baby changing table is located in the accessible toilet. 

If you require a changing places toilet, please ask a member of staff. 

Visit our accessibility page for general access information for the National Museum of Scotland. 

Contact us 

If you have any questions about accessing this event, please email us in advance at PublicEvents@nms.ac.uk.

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