About Member Event: Movie Matinee

Join us at the National Museum of Scotland for a whole afternoon of family fun on the final day of our current exhibition 'Giants'.

Discover 'Giants', the colossal prehistoric creatures that lived after the extinction of the dinosaurs, then watch 'The Good Dinosaur' (2015) in the Auditorium at our Museum Movie Matinee.

'The Good Dinosaur' (2015), PG

Runtime: 1h 34m

In this epic journey into the world of dinosaurs, an 11 year-old Apatosaurus named Arlo is swept away by a raging river and finds himself hundreds of miles away from home.

While traveling through a harsh and mysterious landscape, Arlo makes an unlikely human friend and learns the power of confronting his fears, discovering what he’s truly capable of doing.

Good to know

Tickets to the Museum Movie Matinee are £3 for adult Members and free for children.
Children must be accompanied by at least one adult, with a maximum of four children per one adult.
Our current exhibition 'Giants' is free to visit with your Membership (advance booking recommended).

Not a Member? Join now and get access to this event and much more, all while supporting the work of the museums.

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 Auditorium by walking through the Collecting Stories gallery. Go through the glass doors and the Auditorium will be on your left.

The door to the Auditorium is not automatic and cannot be opened by a push pad. During an event it may already be open or you can open it by pulling it towards you.

Wheelchair access

There are four designated spaces for wheelchairs in the Auditorium. Two are at the front on Level 1 and two are at the back on Level 2. You can access the upper spaces by taking the lift next to the Auditorium. A staff member will be available to give directions to the lift.

These spaces can be booked in advance. Please contact publicevents@nms.ac.uk to book a designated wheelchair space.

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

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

Seating

Seats in the Auditorium are fixed and tiered. There are steps and handrails on either side of the seating rows.

The seats are cushioned and have arm rests on either side.

There is 18cm of leg room between rows.

If you require a seat at the front or near the front, please contact publicevents@nms.ac.uk.

Hearing induction loops

There is an induction loop in the Auditorium.

Toilets and baby changing facilities

The nearest toilets are on Level 1 next to the Lothian Street Entrance. 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.