A child drawing at a table with other children doing crafts.
Event

Creative Workshops for Kids: In the footsteps of giants

Wed 22 and Wed 29 Jul, 09:30 - 12:00 or 13:30 - 16:30

National Museum of Scotland

Tickets from £25, Members and concessions available

About Creative Workshops for Kids: In the footsteps of giants

This hands-on workshop invites children to think like palaeontologists, moving between the very small and the extraordinarily large. 

Led by theatre-maker and arts educator Marion Geoffray, children will have the chance to uncover fossils and learn some of the key skills palaeontologists use. They will then embark on a guided exploration of our Giants exhibition.

Studying details great and small, children will learn more about the world of the Giants. They will use their knowledge to create miniature habitat dioramas from sustainable craft materials.  

Creative Workshops for Kids explore different art and creative forms to help young people learn more about our exhibitions and collection without their grown-ups present.

Session times

Morning sessions should drop off at the Tower Entrance, on the corner of Chambers Street and George IV Bridge. Doors will be open from 09:15. 

The Learning Centre, Level 4, will open 15 minutes before the start of the afternoon session for check in. 

Wednesday 22 July

  • Session 1: 09:30 - 12:30
  • Session 2: 13:30 - 16:30

Wednesday 29 July

  • Session 1: 09:30 - 12:30
  • Session 2: 13:30 - 16:30

Ticketing information

Ticket prices
Ticket typePrice
Member child£23
Non-member child£25
Disabled child£23
Accompanying essential carerFree
Ticketing terms and conditions

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

View our full Ticketing Terms and Conditions.

Good to know

  • Suitable for all abilities
  • Entrance to the exhibition is included in the price of the workshop
  • All materials are provided
  • Your child is welcome to bring a snack but please note that the Learning Centre is a nut-free zone. 

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 make your way to the studios by walking through the Collecting Stories gallery. Walk up the staircase to Level 4. Turn right and the studios will be through the doors ahead of you. 

There is also lift access via the lift next to the staircase. The dimensions of the lift are 137cm x 150cm (4ft 6in x 4ft 11in). 

The door to each studio is not automatic and cannot be opened by a push pad. During an event it may already be open or a staff member will available to offer assistance.

Wheelchair access

There is significant space to use a wheelchair in each studio.  

Wheelchairs can be borrowed from the information desks at the Entrance Hall and Tower Entrance. They cannot be booked in advance. 

Seating

Tables and seating in the studios are not fixed. 

Hearing induction loops

There is no induction loop in either studio. 

Toilets and baby changing

The nearest toilets are on Level 4 next to the studios. There are standard toilets and an accessible toilet. A baby changing table is located in the accessible toilet. 

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

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

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