A child and adult looking at a geological specimen.
Event

Relaxed Curiosity Club

Sat 23 May 2026 - Sat 27 Mar 2027, 14:30 - 15:30

National Museum of Scotland

£10 (Members and concessions £9)

About Relaxed Curiosity Club

These relaxed sessions are designed for children with additional support needs and their families.

Get inspired through games, activities and an optional gallery visit. Explore some of the fascinating facts and stories behind our collection.  

We aim to create a fun, friendly, and relaxed environment for ASN children to explore our Curiosity Club activities with the reassurance of their parents/carers being with them or nearby. 

Who are the sessions for?

  • Relaxed Curiosity Club sessions are particularly aimed at children with additional support needs, neurodivergent children, or children with disabilities.
  • Content is aimed at ages 7–11 but this is not a set age-range and we welcome all children and families who think they might enjoy these sessions.    
  • Parents/carers (up to two per participating child) are invited to stay and either join in with the activities or relax nearby.
  • Children with additional support needs or neurodivergent children who feel comfortable participating in our standard Curiosity Club sessions without parents/carers present are welcome to do so. The relaxed sessions are for those who prefer a shorter, more supported session with reduced numbers and the option of parents/carers remaining to help.  

During the sessions

  • Each session will have a reduced capacity and a slightly slower pace to allow more time to enjoy the activities.
  • A Quiet Space will be set up in a nearby area that can be used whenever is needed during the session.  
  • We can offer water or juice and a small snack. You are also welcome to bring your own with you. We kindly ask that no nuts or food containing nuts are brought into the Learning Centre.
  • The sessions will take place in our Learning Centre on Level 4,  but families are also welcome to join us for an optional visit to a relevant public gallery immediately after the session at 15:30.     

Upcoming themes

2026
  • 23 May - Kilts, Clans, and Capers!
  • 20 Jun - Minerals of Minecraft  
  • 31 Oct - Early People
  • 28 Nov - The Romans  
2027

Our 2027 Relaxed Curiosity Club themes will be announced later in the year.

  • 27 Feb (2027) – Theme tbc.
  • 27 Mar (2027 – Theme tbc. 

Accessibility and facilities

We want everyone who comes to our museums to enjoy their time with us and make the most of their visit. 

How to get to the space

You can make your way to the studios by walking through the Collecting Stories gallery. Walk up the staircase to Level 4. Turn right and the studios will be through the doors ahead of you. 

There is also lift access via the lift next to the staircase. The dimensions of the lift are 137cm x 150cm (4ft 6in x 4ft 11in). 

The door to each studio is not automatic and cannot be opened by a push pad. During an event it may already be open or a staff member will available to offer assistance.

Wheelchair access

There is significant space to use a wheelchair in each studio.  

Wheelchairs can be borrowed from the information desks at the Entrance Hall and Tower Entrance. They cannot be booked in advance. 

Seating

Tables and seating in the studios are not fixed. 

Hearing induction loops

There is no induction loop in either studio. 

Toilets and baby changing

The nearest toilets are on Level 4 next to the studios. There are standard toilets and an accessible toilet. A baby changing table is located in the accessible toilet. 

If you require a changing places toilet, please ask a member of staff. 

Visit our accessibility page for general access information for the National Museum of Scotland. 

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