Information for visitors with disabilities
The National Museum of Scotland has a level entrance and lifts
throughout the building. Find out more about access and available
facilities here.
Parking at the Museum
Four designated public parking spaces are available for
disabled visitors in Chambers Street. There is no charge for these
spaces. However, please note that they are not bookable. You can
find out more about getting to the
museum here.
Access
- There is a level entrance to the museum via the main entrance
to the Entrance Hall on Chambers Street and the Tower
entrance at the corner of Chambers Street.
- Wheelchairs are available for loan at no charge. On arrival,
ask at the Information Desk. Wheelchairs are not bookable in
advance.
- Lifts are available to all floors and there is a variety of
seating throughout the museum.
- Adapted toilets are available. Many have baby changing units
and changing benches.
- There is an induction loop at the Museum Information Desk and
in the Auditorium and Dunfermline Room lecture theatre.
- Guide dogs, hearing dogs and other recognised assistance dogs
are admitted.
Tours for visually impaired visitors
To arrange a tour with handling opportunities for visitors
with visual impairments please email tours@nms.ac.uk or call 0131 247 4041,
giving at least three weeks’ notice.
Signed tours (BSL)
If you wish to enquire about the possibility of booking a BSL
interpreter for any tours or other events, please email tours@nms.ac.uk, giving at least three
weeks' notice.