Magic Carpet Minis

Full joining instructions will be sent out via our ticketing system.  

If you are visiting with a pram or buggy we advise you to use the Tower Entrance at the corner of Chambers Street and George IV Bridge. Lifts are available to all floors and accessible toilets and changing spaces are available on most floors, as well as a Changing Places (U) toilet in the Entrance Hall on Level 0. 

For those who wish to leave their buggies we have a brand new buggy park in the Kingdom of the Scots gallery, level 1.

More information on access, visiting safely and frequently asked questions can be found in Plan your visit and Visiting FAQs.

For information on how we manage your personal data please see our full privacy notice.

We advise you use the Tower entrance at the corner of Chambers Street and George IV Bridge. Lifts are available to all floors and accessible toilets and changing spaces are available on most floors, as well as a Changing Places (U) toilet in the Entrance Hall on Level 0. 

For those who wish to leave their buggies we have a brand new buggy park in the Kingdom of the Scots gallery, level 1. Otherwise, please keep your buggy with you at all times. 

On the first week of the block, please meet your Magic Carpet leaders at the green fountain in the middle of the Grand Gallery on Level 1.

They will do a welcome briefing and take you to where the carpet is that day. At the end they will let you know where the next session will take place. If you forget or miss a session, don’t worry – our friendly Visitor Experience staff will also be happy to help and show you the way.

Please allow time for using lifts and stairs to get to galleries not on the ground floor as they can sometimes be busy.

We want to keep the Magic Carpet a comfortable and safe space for all so please remove your shoes before you sit down.

The session will last approximately 45 mins, including some free play, chat and relax time. There will be songs, rhymes, sensory activities, and lots of interaction. If at any point you need to stand up, walk around, take some time out to settle your baby please do so.

Adults are usually seated with their baby on the Magic Carpet so they can play together but if you require additional seating for health or comfort reasons please let us know.

Please feel free to give your little one milk or water during the session.

We kindly ask that no other snacks are consumed on the Magic Carpet. At the start of each session we will let you know where the nearest baby changing facility is and also public seating with backs should this be easier for feeding.

We continue to follow Scottish Government guidelines for COVID procedures.

Our staff may choose to wear a facemask while delivering Magic Carpet and we encourage you to do what makes you most comfortable. Please only attend sessions if you and your child are feeling well.

We are happy for you to take photos of you and your child on the Magic Carpet (and share with #magiccarpet) but please be respectful and not include other children.

We have a ‘no photography’ sign nearby to advise the general public.

Your continued feedback is very important to us. We appreciate you taking the time to complete any surveys we may send you after your sessions.

Please also take the opportunity to chat informally to our Learning & Engagement team directly after the session.