Come along to our Edinburgh Gaelic Week 2025 Magic Carpet special. 

This interactive session, suitable for under 5s and their accompanying adult, features songs, stories, rhymes, and play with no knowledge of Gaelic required.

All children must be accompanied by an adult, with a maximum of two children per adult. We kindly ask that all attendees book a ticket.

Thigibh còmhla rinn airson seisean Magic Carpet sònraichte, Seachdain na Gàidhlig, Dùn Èideann, 2025. ‘S e seisean eader-obraicheil a tha seo, freagarrach dha clann fo aois 5 agus na h-inbhich a tha nan cois, le òrain, sgeulachdan, rannan, agus cluich. Chan eil feum air eòlas air a' Ghàidhlig.

Feumaidh inbheach a bhith còmhla ris a h-uile pàiste, gun barrachd air dithis chloinne gach inbheach. Feumaidh a h-uile neach-frithealaidh ticead chur air dòigh.

On the day 

• If you are visiting with a pram or buggy we advise you to use the Tower Entrance at the corner of Chambers Street and George IV Bridge. 
• Lifts are available to all floors and accessible toilets and changing spaces are available on most floors, as well as a Changing Places (U) toilet in the Entrance Hall on Level 0.  
• A buggy park is available in the Kingdom of the Scots gallery on Level 1.
• Please meet your Magic Carpet leaders at the green fountain in the middle of the Grand Gallery, Level 1. They will do a welcome briefing and take you to where the carpet is. If you’re running late, don’t worry – our friendly Visitor Experience staff will also be happy to help and show you the way. 

On the Magic Carpet 

• We want to keep the Magic Carpet a comfortable and safe space for all so please remove your shoes before you sit down. 
• The session will last approximately 45 mins, including some free play, chat and relax time. There will be songs, rhymes, sensory activities, and lots of interaction. 
• Within the session, there will be time spent both on and off the Magic Carpet. If at any point during the session you need to stand up, walk around or take some time out to settle your little one, please do so. 
• Adults are usually seated with their child on the Magic Carpet so they can play together but if you require additional seating for health or comfort reasons, please let us know. 
• Adults are responsible for their child at all times. 

Feeding and changing 

• Please feel free to give your little one milk or water during the session. 
• We kindly ask that no other snacks are consumed on the Magic Carpet. 
• At the start of each session, we will let you know where the nearest baby changing facility is and also public seating with backs should this be easier for feeding.

National Museums Scotland has a non-refundable and non-transferable ticketing policy.

See our full Ticketing Terms and Conditions.

Accessibility and facilities

We want everyone who comes to our museums to enjoy their time with us and make the most of their visit.  If you have any access requirements, please email us in advance at PublicEvents@nms.ac.uk.  

Find out more about our access information.