
About Gilded Balloon at the Museum
Gilded Balloon marks 40 years at the Fringe.
Discover an unmissable programme of live entertainment featuring musical gems, family favourites, political podcasts, comedy legends and much more. Highlights include Jenny Eclair, BBC Newscast and the triumphant return of Smack the Pony.
Find the full line-up, more information, and how to book on the Gilded Balloon website.
How to get to the Auditorium
To get to the Auditorium, please use the entrance on Lothian Street.
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Accessibility and facilities
Visit our accessibility page for general access information for the National Museum of Scotland.
Plan your visit
All the information you need to plan your visit to the National Museum of Scotland.
Plan your visit
All the information you need to plan your visit to the National Museum of Scotland.
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