Woman and baby in arms sitting on the floor on a checked carpet.
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Event

Magic Carpet Minis

Wed 4 Sep – Wed 20 Nov, 10:30 – 11:15 or 14:00 – 14:45

National Museum of Scotland

£15.00 per child for block of 3, £13.50 per Member child for block of 3

About Magic Carpet Minis

Join us on the Magic Carpet as we explore the museum through interactive songs, rhymes, objects and sensory play.

Magic Carpet Minis introduces you and your little one to some of the wonderful galleries, objects and themes in the museum in a fun and gentle way. Taking place in different spaces around the museum, you will explore subjects such as the Natural World, Space, World Cultures and Scottish History through songs, stories, rhymes, actions, objects and sensory play. 

Please note that Block 2 sessions (Wed 2, 9 and 16 Oct) have been cancelled. 

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.
  • 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 on Level 1. They will do a welcome briefing and take you to where the carpet is that day. 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. If at any point you need to stand up, walk around, 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.

Upcoming dates

Block DatesTimes
Block 1 Wed 4, 11 & 18 Sep10:30 - 11:15 or 14:00 - 14:45
Block 3Wed 6, 13 & 20 Nov10:30 - 11:15 or 14:00 - 14:45

Pricing information

Ticket information
Ticket typePrice
Child£15.00 per child for block of 3
Member child £13.50 per Member child for block of 3

Places are limited to 10 children per block plus accompanying adult. Due to the interactive nature of Magic Carpet there is a maximum ratio of 2 children to 1 adult.

Ticketing terms and conditions

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

See our full Ticketing Terms and Conditions.

Privacy policy

For information on how we manage your personal data please see our full privacy notice. 

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. 

Find out more about our access information. If you have any questions about accessing this event, please email us in advance at publicevents@nms.ac.uk.

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