
Sensory Sunday
Sun 5 October 2025 - Sun 1 Feb 2026, 11:00 - 12:00 and 14:00 - 15:00
National Museum of Scotland
Free, booking required
About Sensory Sunday
Families with children with additional support needs and disabilities are invited to join our programme of sensory play sessions.
Explore the museum’s collections, get creative and meet other families.
Sensory Sunday sessions are relaxed, fun, hands-on, and respond to the needs of the families participating. You are welcome to come and go at any point during a session.
These sessions are suitable for:
- children with additional support needs
- neurodivergent children
- children with disabilities.
The content is aimed at ages 5 - 10 but is not set. We welcome all families who think they might enjoy these sessions.
Good to know
- Sensory Sunday sessions take place in our Learning Centre which is a secure space with accessible toilets nearby.
- A separate quiet/break-out room is available if needed.
- Refreshments will be provided.
- A visual story will be sent to you via email before the session.
Contact us
Please email communities@nms.ac.uk if you have questions or would like to find out more before you book.
Accessibility and facilities
We want everyone who comes to our museums to enjoy their time with us and make the most of their visit.
Visit our accessibility page for general access information for the National Museum of Scotland.
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