Family Galleries
What do an oak tree, building a fantasy landscape and getting a robot to spell out your name have in common? You can explore all of these (and more) in our interactive galleries!
Filled with interactives and spaces for reflection, stories and experimentation, our family friendly galleries have something for everyone.
Galleries to see
Imagine
Location: Level 1
This colourful, friendly space uses objects from our collections as a starting point for fun activities – from playing with sound and dressing up, to a story corner where children and grown ups can get comfy and enjoy stories.
There’s even a dedicated space for cruising babies where they can play safely and parents, grandparents and carers can take a seat and relax.
Adventure Planet
Location: Level 5
Adventure Planet is packed with fun interactives that let visitors explore the wonders of the natural world and think about how to protect our planet and to care for the wildlife around us.
Take a deep sea dive in our mini submersible, uncover the remains of an extinct dinosaur or find out if you can be a Clean-up Champion in our Beach Clean Challenge!
Gallery highlights
Gallery accessibility
Getting to the galleries
Lifts and escalators
Lifts are available to all floors of the museum. You can check the museum map or ask a member of the Visitor Experience team for the nearest lifts. Information on lift dimensions is available on the AccessAble website.
In the galleries
Seating
Seating is available in the family galleries and throughout the museum. There is also plenty of space for buggies, wheelchairs, and mobility scooters in these galleries.
Lighting and noise
The family galleries are bright and noisy spaces.
You can check our sensory map to explore all the different sensory experiences in different parts of the museum.
Facilities
Toilets
Accessible toilets are available on Levels 0 and 3, as well as a Changing Places (U) toilet in the Entrance Hall on Level 0. You can access the museum map to find those nearest to you.
Cloakroom and storage
Self-service lockers are located in the Entrance Hall. The lockers come in three sizes which accommodate coats and small bags right up to small flight cases.
There is buggy storage available in the museum. It is located on Level 1 of the Scotland galleries, behind the Kingdom of the Scots gallery.
Quiet spaces
If at any time you or someone you are visiting with finds the visit overwhelming, a member of staff can direct you to quieter areas in the museum. The sensory map also identifies the quieter spaces.
Visit our accessibility page for full access information for the National Museum of Scotland buildings.
