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Visiting with children

Families and children of all ages are welcome at the National Museum of Scotland.

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 (pdf) 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

We often hold events and activities for children in the Learning Centre.

To find the the Learning Centre Seminar Rooms, make your way to the green cast iron fountain in the centre of the Grand Gallery. From here go through the large archway to the Millennium Clock.

From here you can either take the escalator to the third floor, walk past the exhibition shop to the right and take the stairs up to the fourth floor, then turn right and follow signs to the Seminar Rooms.

If you prefer to use the lift, go beyond the Millennium Clock through the Discoveries gallery 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

 

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Daily: 10:00-17:00
Christmas Day: Closed
Boxing Day: 12:00-17:00
New Year's Day: 12:00-17:00

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