Parental Wellbeing Meetup

Come together with other families in Edinburgh for a cuppa, cake and chat, supported by social enterprise Kin Collective.  

New parents can join us for a relaxed cuppa, cake and chat with fellow parents in a supportive environment, facilitated by Kin Collective. There will also be a sensory play space set-up for the little ones at this event for families with children ages two and under.

Kathryn Lawrence is the founder of Kin Collective, an Edinburgh-based social enterprise that supports parental wellbeing in pregnancy and early parenthood, with a focus on physical, emotional and mental health. Kathryn has worked with many local parents to help them feel more confident and supported on their journey into parenthood. 

This event is part of our Wellbeing Week, Monday 13–Sunday 19 May, to celebrate Mental Health Awareness Week.

Find out about other ways to support your wellbeing at the museum.

We advise you to use the Tower entrance at the corner of Chambers Street and George IV Bridge.

If you wish to leave your buggy, there is a buggy park in the Kingdom of the Scots gallery, Level 1. Otherwise, please keep your buggy with you at all times.

To get to the Events Space please use the stairs or lift at the back of the Collecting Stories gallery on Level 1. Our friendly Visitor Experience staff will be happy to help and show you the way.

We want everyone who comes to our museums to enjoy their time with us and make the most of their visit. 

• There is level access to the Museum via the main doors to the Entrance Hall on Chambers Street and the Tower entrance at the corner of Chambers Street and George IV Bridge.  
• Lifts are available to all floors and accessible toilets are available on Levels 0 and 3, as well as a Changing Places (U) toilet in the Entrance Hall on Level 0. 
• Wheelchairs are available for loan at no charge. Please note wheelchairs cannot be booked in advance. On arrival, ask about availability at the Information Desk. Small mobility scooters are permitted inside the museum.
• Guide dogs, hearing dogs and other recognised assistance dogs are admitted. 

Find out more about our access information. If you have any questions about accessing this event, please email us in advance at communities@nms.ac.uk.