About Sprogmanay
Shimmy, sparkle, and sing your way into the New Year as Sprogmanay returns for 2025.
Join us for an afternoon of fun for children of all ages with a programme of live music, dancing, and performances. You can also explore our galleries packed with inspiring objects and stories.
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
If you are visiting with a pram or buggy, we advise you to use the Tower Entrance at the corner of Chambers Street and George IV Bridge.
Buggy storage
Buggies can be left in our buggy park, found in the Kingdom of the Scots gallery on Level 1. Otherwise, please keep your buggy with you at all times.
Please note that the buggy park can be extremely busy on event days.
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.
Visit our accessibility page for general access information for the National Museum of Scotland.
Related events
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Magic Carpet Minis
Wed 4 Sep – Wed 20 Nov, 10:30 – 11:15 or 14:00 – 14:45Join us on the Magic Carpet as we explore the museum through interactive songs, rhymes, objects and sensory play.Tickets availableNational Museum of Scotland
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Curiosity Club
Sat 14 Sep – Sat 29 Mar 2025, 10:30 - 12:00Our popular Curiosity Club sessions return this season, for inquisitive kids aged 7–11.UpdatedNational Museum of Scotland
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The Sunday Sketch
Sun 17 Nov, 14:00 - 16:00Learn how to sketch taking inspiration from the incredible collections on display at the National Museum of Scotland.National Museum of Scotland
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