These relaxed sessions are for children with additional support needs and their families. 

Get inspired through games, activities and an optional gallery visit to explore some of the fascinating facts and stories behind our collection.

Our new Relaxed Curiosity Club themes are: 

• May – Aeroplanes  
• June – Pirates  

Who are the sessions for?  

Relaxed Curiosity Club sessions are particularly aimed at children with additional support needs, neurodivergent children, or children with disabilities. Accompanying adults (up to two per participating child) are invited to stay and are welcome to join in with activities or enjoy a cup of tea or coffee nearby. We aim to create a fun, friendly, and relaxed environment for ASN children to explore our Curiosity Club activities with the reassurance of their parents/carers being with them or nearby.  

Content is aimed at ages 7–11 but this is not a set age-range and we welcome all children and families who think they might enjoy these sessions.

What happens during the sessions?  

Each session will have a reduced capacity and a slightly slower pace to allow more time to enjoy the activities. The sessions will take place in our Learning Centre on Level 4 but families are also welcome to join us for an optional visit to a relevant public gallery immediately after the session at 15:00.

Other sessions  

Children with additional support needs or neurodivergent children who feel comfortable participating in our standard Curiosity Club sessions without parents/carers present are welcome to do so. The relaxed sessions are for those who prefer a shorter, more supported session with reduced numbers and the option of parents/carers remaining to help.

On the day 

Curiosity Club takes place in the Learning Centre on Level 4. The space will be open to ticket holders 10 minutes before the start of each session so that we can begin promptly.    

Please note that due to the interactive nature of the sessions and reduced group size, there is a maximum of two parents/carers per participating child. 

Get in touch

If you would like further information before you book, please email PublicEvents@nms.ac.uk.

Accessibility and facilities

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

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