About Spaceship Earth After Hours

Brace yourself for an out-of-this-world collision of science fiction and science fact as we throw open the doors of the National Museum of Scotland after hours.  

Immerse yourself in the Spaceship Earth installation, exploring the challenge of living on a planet with finite resources, questioning how we might live better on Earth.  

At this adults-only event you can: 

  • Get hands-on with exclusive activities
  • Marvel at new works in the Spaceship Earth costume show from the Edinburgh College of Art
  • Enjoy inspiring lighting talks exploring space-based innovation
  • Groove along to our DJ. 

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, the Tower entrance at the corner of Chambers Street and George IV Bridge, and the Lothian Street entrance.

Lifts

Lifts are available to all floors of the museum. 

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. 

Induction loops and hearing helpers

Induction loops

There are induction loops throughout the museum. They can be found at: 

• Information desks at the Main Entrance and Tower Entrance
• The Auditorium
• The Dunfermline Room lecture theatre

Hearing helpers

If you are here for a workshop, staff leading them are happy to wear microphones provided.

We also have a set of hearing helpers which staff can use during a session.

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

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