About Annual Open Evening
Join National Museums Scotland Chair, Ian Russell, and Director, Dr Chris Breward, for a review of the year highlighting the extensive range of activity that has taken place across the organisation in 2024.
Curator Dr Adrian Maldonado will also present Unwrapping the Galloway Hoard, which gives a fascinating update on the latest conservation and research discoveries from this Viking-age hoard.
A Q&A session will follow the presentations.
On the day
- Entry to this event is via the Lothian St entrance from 18:00, not the Main entrance on Chambers St.
- Refreshments will be served on arrival, with entry to the Auditorium available from 18:20. Presentations will begin at 18:30.
- Please note this event will be recorded for the purpose of publishing online.
Accessibility and facilities
We want everyone who comes to our museums to enjoy their time with us and make the most of their visit.
Museum entrances
The entrance to this event is via the Lothian Street entrance. There is level access to the Museum at this entrance.
Lifts
Lifts are available to all floors of the Museum.
Terrace Lift access
The Terrace Lift is out of service from 4 November to 6 December for essential maintenance.
The Roof Terrace is still open and can be accessed using alternative lifts to level 5 and then a staircase to level 7, Roof Terrace. We are unable to provide un-stepped access to the Roof Terrace, and levels 0, 2 and 4 of the Scottish Galleries during this period.
We apologise for any inconvenience caused. Please speak to the Visitor Experience team for further guidance.
Toilets
There are toilets on most levels of the Museum, including accessible toilets and baby changing facilities. There is a Changing Places (U) toilet in the Entrance Hall on Level 0.
Borrow a wheelchair
Wheelchairs are available for loan at no charge. Please note wheelchairs cannot be booked in advance. On arrival, ask about availability at the Information desk.
Small mobility scooters are permitted inside the Museum.
Assistance dogs
Guide dogs, hearing dogs and other recognised assistance dogs are admitted.