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
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Sensory Sunday
Sun 4 Aug - Sun 1 Dec 2024, 11:00 - 12:00 and 14:00 - 15:00Exciting, hands-on sensory play sessions for children with additional support needs.Free - Event
Member Event: Annual Director Lecture - Unearthing the Peebles Hoard
Thurs 5 Dec, 18:15 - 19:15Hear about an exciting new acquisition, as well as our ongoing work to preserve it and the stories it holds.Sold out - Event
Museum Socials
Fri 16 Aug – Fri 17 Jan, third Friday of the month, 10:30 – 12:00Our Museum Socials are designed for people living with dementia, their relatives, friends, carers, and supporters.Free - Event
Friday Friends
13 Sep 2024 – 13 Dec 2024Our Friday Friends programme offers a welcoming space for visually impaired and D/deaf children and their families.Free - Event
Tractor Tots
Fri 20 Sep 2024 – Mon 10 Feb 2025Tractor Tots is a bookable series of playful sensory singalong sessions for under-fives and their adults at the National Museum of Rural Life.Tickets available - Event
Museum Late: Big Burns Ceilidh
24 Jan 2025, 19:30 - 22:30Join us to celebrate Burns Night with a traditional Scottish ceilidh in the Grand Gallery, plus activities throughout our galleries.Just announced