Museum Socials
Fri 16 Aug – Fri 17 Jan, third Friday of the month, 10:30 – 12:00
National Museum of Scotland
Free, booking required
About Museum Socials
About the sessions
Our Museum Socials are designed for people living with dementia, their relatives, friends, carers, and supporters.
Relaxed and informal, each session explores a different museum theme through various interactive activities, including curator talks, object handling and creative crafts. And tea, cake and a warm welcome are always provided.
“It’s the highlight of her week…the variety of Friday activities are right up her street. It’s a fabulous program doing really important work and definitely contributing greatly to my Mum’s mental health and wellbeing”.
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On the day
- The event runs from 10:30 till 12:00 in the Seminar Room on Level 4 of our Learning Centre at the National Museum of Scotland on Chambers Street.
- This space is accessible by lift and is well signposted.
- A member of our Museum Social team will be on hand in the Entrance Hall to show you the way on the day if you should need.
Accessibility and facilities
We want everyone who comes to our museums to enjoy their time with us and make the most of their visit.
- 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 are available to all floors of the museum.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.