Museum Late: Big Burns Ceilidh
24 Jan 2025, 19:30 - 22:30
National Museum of Scotland
Tickets from £20
About Museum Late: Big Burns Ceilidh
Back by popular demand, our sellout event returns for 2025. Grab your pals for a night of reels and revelry!
We’re welcoming back the fantastic Jacobites Ceilidh Band to get you twirling and birling through Strip the Willow, Dashing White Sergeant and other traditional dances in one of Scotland’s biggest ceilidhs. Dances are all suitable for beginners and our caller will guide you through every dance on the night.
Between dances enjoy drinks, food, activities and explore the museum galleries at night.
It’s big, it’s busy, it’s braw! Dress code: tartan-tastic!
The night will include
- Ceilidh in the Grand Gallery
- Themed activities
- Bars and food
- Access to a selection of our galleries at night.
Event pricing information
Ticket prices
| Ticket type | Price |
| National Museums Scotland Members | £20 |
| Adult | £24 |
| Concession (Over 60, Disabled, Unemployed, Young Scot 18-21, Student 18+) | £20 |
Groups of up to 6 people will receive 10% off when booking standard entry tickets.
Ticketing terms and conditions
National Museums Scotland has a non-refundable and non-transferable ticketing policy.
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 entrance
There is level access to the museum via the main doors to the Entrance Hall on Chambers Street.
Cloakroom
A cloakroom is available on the night, however space is limited and queues are likely. Please only bring with you what you need at the event.
Lifts
Lifts are available to all floors of the museum.
Toilets
Toilets are available 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. On arrival, ask about availability at the Information Desk. Please note wheelchairs cannot be booked in advance.
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.
If you have any questions about accessing this event, please email us in advance at publicevents@nms.ac.uk.
