
Find Out Fridays
10 Jan – 27 Jun and 15 Aug – 19 Dec 2025, every Friday afternoon during term time 13:30 – 16:00
National Museum of Scotland
Free, drop-in
About Find Out Fridays
Explore a different theme each week on Friday afternoons with our Learning team.
Find out fascinating facts and hear surprising stories about our collections and get hands on with some of our favourite objects. Take part in a practical demonstration or have a go at a quick craft activity.
Find our Spark Cart in the Grand Gallery 13:30–16:00 Fridays during school term-time. Outside of term-time, please ask a member of staff for more information on the day.
Please note that there will be no Find Out Friday on Friday 10 October or Friday 21 November.
Accessibility and facilities
We want everyone who comes to our museums to enjoy their time with us and make the most of their visit.
Museum entrances
There is level access to the Museum via the main doors to the Entrance Hall on Chambers Street and the Tower entrance at the corner of Chambers Street and George IV Bridge.
Lifts
Lifts are available to all floors of the museum.
Toilets
There are toilets on most levels of the museum, including accessible toilets and baby changing facilities. There is a Changing Places (U) toilet in the Entrance Hall on Level 0.
Borrow a wheelchair
Wheelchairs are available for loan at no charge. Please note wheelchairs cannot be booked in advance. On arrival, ask about availability at the Information Desk.
Small mobility scooters are permitted inside the museum.
Assistance dogs
Guide dogs, hearing dogs and other recognised assistance dogs are admitted.
Visit our accessibility page for general access information for the National Museum of Scotland.

Plan your visit
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Plan your visit
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