We provide a number of galleries and activities especially for
children and an exciting events calendar for all ages. Visit
our What's on pages to find out more and
directions to the Learning Centre below.
Eating in the museum
Children are welcome in our new Balcony Café and Museum
Brasserie and there are special treats for children. There are also
areas where packed lunches can be eaten - the page on Eating in the museum has more information.
Access and facilities
The National Museum of Scotland has baby changing
facilities on most floors and our exhibitions and galleries are
accessible to all via lifts and ramps. You can download a map of the museum to see the exact
locations of our baby changing facilities and lifts.
Trained first aiders on duty and a policy is in place if
children become separated from their party.
How to find the Learning Centre
To find the the Learning Centre Seminar Rooms, make your way to
the Green Iron fountain in the centre of the Grand Gallery. From here go through the
large archway to the Millennium Clock.
Without buggies
For those without buggies take the escalator to the third floor,
past the shop to the right and take the stairs up to the fourth
floor, turn right and follow signs to the Seminar Rooms.
With buggies
With a buggy go beyond the Millennium Clock through Discoveries
and bear right, making your way to the stairwell in the corner.
Take the lift to Level 4 and follow signs to the Seminar Rooms.