Free
Event
Monkey Business
Sat 28 and Sun 29 Jun, Sat 19 and Sat 26 Jul, 10:30 - 16:00
National Museum of Scotland
Free, drop-in
About Monkey Business
This summer, celebrate the opening of our new exhibition Monkeys: Our Primate Family with activities for all the family.
Join us for four days of monkeying around with fun, family activities for all ages.
Grab a seat at our craft tables, get hands-on with fascinating objects and more.
Then discover the world of primates in our new exhibition, Monkeys: Our Primate Family.
Full programme details will be confirmed in May.
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.
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