**Valid ID required. Carers of disabled people free. 

†Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult. 

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

See our full Ticketing Terms and Conditions.

• Guide dogs, hearing dogs and other recognised assistance dogs are admitted.
• Lifts are available to all floors of the museum.
• Toilets are available on most floors, 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. On arrival, ask about availability at the Information Desk.  Please note wheelchairs cannot be booked in advance.

Small mobility scooters are permitted inside the museum and the exhibition.  

Games in the exhibition

The majority of games are playable by wheelchair users, however due to the historic nature of some of the arcade consoles the height is not suitable for wheelchair users. There is also a driving game which requires sitting in a racing car. 

In the exhibition

Game On is a very interactive and sensory exhibition with games including lights, colour changes and sounds.  

Sensory resources

Ear defenders are available to borrow for free from the exhibition ticket desk on Level 3. A limited number of sensory backpacks are available at the information desks in the Main Entrance Hall and the Tower Entrance. These backpacks cannot be booked in advance.

Visual guide

The museum has developed a visual guide featuring information about what to expect when you visit the exhibition. 

Sensory map

A sensory map of the exhibition has been developed to explain the different sensory levels around the space. 

Relaxed viewings

Relaxed viewings of the exhibition are available on selected dates. During these times visitor numbers will be reduced and the sound on games lowered.

Please check our What's On page for upcoming relaxed viewings. 

Games in the exhibition

The exhibition consists primarily of video games which are visual by nature and may be challenging for blind or partially sighted visitors as audio-description settings will not be turned on as standard. 

Large print labels

Large print labels are available in this exhibition. 

Accessible Games Night with RNIB and TripleTapTech: Visual Impairment

Join us for a sociable evening of gaming for people who are blind or partially sighted. We are partnering with RNIB and TripleTapTech to create a special event where visitors can play on a range of accessible games provided by gaming innovators TripleTapTech.

Find out more on the Accessible Games Night event page. 

Hearing induction loops

There is a hearing induction loop at the information desk outside the exhibition gallery.

Games in the exhibition

Most of the games are very visual in nature. Some of the games will have subtitles which can be turned on by the user.   

A very small percentage of individuals may experience epileptic seizures when exposed to certain light patterns or flashing lights. There are no flashing lights in the exhibition, but many of the games feature rapid changes in light levels and colour saturation. The screens in the exhibition operate at 50/60 hertz as televisions do at home.  

We cannot provide a list of 'safe' games as the range of triggers is so varied, but the following suggestions will help to mitigate the risk:  

• Wear a pair of blue light filtering glasses to help minimise the risk of a trigger  
• Stand at least 90cm from the screen when playing any game to ensure the screen does not fill your vision  
• Play only games that are a slower pace/intensity and avoid high action games such as those in the arcade section of the exhibition.  
• Visit with a person who is aware or your condition and can support you in event of feeling unwell.

If you experience any of the following symptoms while playing a video or computer game - dizziness, altered vision, eye or muscle twitches, loss of awareness, disorientation, any involuntary movement, or convulsions - IMMEDIATELY discontinue use and consult your doctor before resuming play.  

 There are two games playable with adaptive controllers: Minecraft  and Pine Hearts. We have built these controllers in a way that allow a wide range of users with motor disabilities to play.

However, please note that we are not able to customise them to the needs of each specific visitor.