About Find Out Fridays

Some extra museum fun for your Friday afternoon!

Taking a different theme and activity each week, our Engagement team will be on hand to share some of the fascinating facts and surprising stories behind our collections, through object handling, practical demonstrations or quick crafts.

The location of activities will change each week according to the theme – please ask a member of staff for more information on the day.

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

There is level access to the Museum via the main doors to the Entrance Hall on Chambers Street and the Tower entrance at the corner of Chambers Street and George IV Bridge.  

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. 

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