About BSL Tour: Giants

Meet the colossal creatures that lived after the dinosaurs on a Deaf-led tour of 'Giants'.

Through life-sized 3D sculptures, skeletons, fossils and hands-on experiences, discover ten enormous prehistoric giants with tour guide, Babs Brown.

The tour will last around one hour with the chance to explore the exhibition independently afterwards. 

This event is part of Edinburgh Deaf Festival.

On the day

  • Please meet the tour guide at the Giants exhibition entrance on Level 3.
  • You will need to show your BSL tour ticket before the start of the tour.

Good to know

  • This event is Deaf-led.
  • This tour will be delivered in British Sign Language only.
  • If you require an English voiceover or support with hands-on signing please let us know by emailing communities@nms.ac.uk at least six weeks before the tour. 

Pricing information

Ticket prices

Ticket type

Price

MembersFree
Adults£13
Over 65s£12
Student, Disabled, Young Scot*£10
Child 5-15**£9
National Art Pass£6.50
Unemployed£3
Accompanying essential carerFree

*Valid ID required. 

**Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult. 

Terms and conditions

National Museums Scotland have a non-refundable and non-transferable ticketing policy.

View our full Ticketing Terms and Conditions.

Accessibility and facilities

We want everyone who comes to our museums to enjoy their time with us and make the most of their visit.  

How to get to the space

You can get to the exhibition gallery by taking the escalator from the Collecting Stories gallery or the lifts in the Grand Gallery.  

The entrance doors to the gallery are not automatic. They can be opened by pulling them towards you.  

The exit doors to the gallery are not automatic. They can be opened by pushing them away from you.  

Wheelchair access

There is significant space to use a wheelchair in the exhibition. 

Some of the exhibition text is quite high so may be challenging to read for wheelchair users.

You can borrow a wheelchair from the information desks at the Entrance Hall and Tower Entrance. They cannot be booked in advance.   

Seating

There are wooden benches throughout the exhibition. 

If you require a folding stool, please ask a member of the Visitor Experience team. 

Toilets and baby changing facilities

The nearest toilets are on Level 3 next to the Technology by Design gallery. There are standard toilets and an accessible toilet.  

Baby changing tables are in both the female and male toilets.  

If you require a changing places toilet, please ask a member of staff.   

Sensory resources

Large print guides

There are large print guides available next to the entrance and exit doors of the exhibition. 

Sensory map

We have created a sensory map to show all the different sensory experiences in the exhibition. 

Download a sensory map to help you find the areas best suited to you.


Visual story

We have developed a visual story with pictures of the exhibition and information about what to expect from your visit.

Download a visual story to help you prepare for your visit. 

Visit our accessibility page for general access information for the National Museum of Scotland.