A man and a boy sit on a bench in the grand gallery looking at a large dinosaur picture book. The boy is wearing ear protectors.
Programmes

Relaxed and ASN family programmes

A variety of sessions for those who might appreciate a calmer experience.

Relaxed Magic Carpets

A relaxed version of our popular early years programme for children ages 0-5 with additional support needs.

Sensory Sundays

Exciting, hands-on sensory play sessions for children with additional support needs. The content is aimed at ages 5-10 but we welcome all children and families who think they might enjoy these sessions. 

Relaxed Curiosity Clubs

A Relaxed version or our Curiosity Club for children with additional support needs and their families.

Upcoming events at our museums

  1. A person tracing a child's hand on a piece of paper.
    Event

    Sensory Sunday

    Sun 4 Aug – Sun 1 Dec 2024, 11:00–12:00 and 14:00–15:00
    Exciting, hands-on sensory play sessions for children with additional support needs.
    Free

    National Museum of Scotland

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  2. A group of visitors on a BSL tour of an exhibition space
    Event

    BSL Museum Tour

    Mon 12 and Fri 16 Aug 2024, 11:00 – 12:00
    Discover our fascinating collections with a British Sign Language (BSL) guided tour of the museum.
    Sold out

    National Museum of Scotland

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  3. A gamer plays with a vinatge game console in the Game On exhibition.
    Event

    Relaxed Evening: Game On

    10 Sep 2024, 17:30-19:30
    Join us for a relaxed after-hours visit to Game On.

    National Museum of Scotland

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  4. An adult helps a child play with a robot caterpillar.
    Event

    Science Sunday

    22 Sep 2024, 10:30 – 15:30
    Celebrate Maths Tales at the museum with maths-inspired family activities.

    National Museum of Flight

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  5. Two visitors in a gallery stand over a statue of a figure lying down with its hands folded in prayer.
    Event

    Scotland Galleries highlights tour

    1 Apr 2023 – 31 Aug 2024, Tues – Fri, 11:00
    Join our volunteer guide to explore Scotland’s stories through highlight objects in our Scotland Galleries.
    Free

    National Museum of Scotland

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  6. A group of children stand around a person sitting in a wheelchair playing a banjo
    Event

    Friday Friends

    13 Sep 2024 – 20 Jun 2025
    Our Friday Friends programme offers a welcoming space for visually impaired and D/deaf children and their families.
    Free

    National Museum of Scotland

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