A group of visitors on a BSL tour of an exhibition space
Our impact

Community and access

Our community engagement and outreach work encourages greater access to our museums and engages communities across Scotland with the National Collection.

On now and coming soon

  1. A person is looking at a framed picture. The picture looks like a block of pink from a distance, but on closer inspection it's a stream of code for a virus.
    Event

    Injecting Hope BSL Tour

    Thu 20 Mar, 15:00 - 16:00
    Join BSL guide Trudi Collier for a guided tour of the exhibition. This event is aimed at D/deaf community BSL visitors.
    Free

    National Museum of Scotland

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  2. Woman and baby in arms sitting on the floor on a checked carpet.
    Event

    Relaxed Magic Carpet

    24 Feb - 24 Mar 2025, two time slots: 10:30 - 11:15, 14:00 - 14:45
    Join us for a relaxed Magic Carpet session as we explore the museum through interactive songs, rhymes, and sensory play.  
    Tickets available

    National Museum of Scotland

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

    Sensory Sunday

    Sun 2 Feb - Sun 6 Apr 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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