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.
Programmes
We regularly programme sessions designed to offer an easier and more enjoyable museum visit for anyone who would like a little extra support.
Projects
Our Learning and Engagement Team work to create programmes, tours and resources to engage communities around Scotland with the National Collection.
Community group visits
Learn how we can support your community group to visit our museums.
On now and coming soon
- Event
Magic Carpet Explorers
Mon 3 Feb - Mon 17 Mar 2025, 10:30 or 14:00Introduces your little one to the wonderful galleries in the museum at our interactive Magic Carpet Explorers sessions. - Event
Relaxed Magic Carpet
24 Feb - 24 Mar 2025, two time slots: 10:30 - 11:15, 14:00 - 14:45Join us for a relaxed Magic Carpet session as we explore the museum through interactive songs, rhymes, and sensory play. - Event
Museum Late: Big Burns Ceilidh
Fri 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.Sold out
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