A family of four turning wheels to move a colourful dragon model on a wall above.
Families

Imagine

This colourful, friendly space uses objects from all over the world as a starting point for creative play and fun activities.

Engage in sensory play, dress up, or read together in the comfy story corner. There's a dedicated space for cruising babies where they can play safely and parents, grandparents, and carers can take a seat and relax.

This gallery is located on Level 1 of the museum. 

Gallery highlights

Musical floor

Get your dancing shoes on and play around on the musical floor. 

Each circle on the floor produces a different note. Jump on the circles to create your own tune! 

Use the musical instruments nearby to bash out notes or start your own band. 

Two visitors staring at their reflections in an interactive mirror display.

Crazy mirrors 

Create all kinds of funny faces and poses with our distorted mirrors. 

There is a dress-up box in this area with different costumes. 

A family sitting on beanbags reading a book in a reading nook.

Reading corner

Love telling stories? Sit and relax in our reading corner! 

There are plenty of books to choose from. Grab a beanbag and get lost in a good story. 

Gallery accessibility

Buggy storage

There is space near the entrance of the Imagine gallery for buggies and prams to be parked. 

The museum also has designated Buggy Park located on Level 1 of the Scotland galleries, behind the Kingdom of the Scots gallery. 

Lighting and noise

This gallery is very hands-on and can become noisy when busy. 

You can check our sensory map to explore all the different sensory experiences in different parts of the museum. 

Seating

Seating is available in this gallery. 

Toilets and baby changing

Toilets and baby changing facilities are available on most levels of the museum. 

Please check the museum map, or ask our Visitor Experience staff for directions.

Breastfeeding

You are welcome to breastfeed anywhere in the museum. There is seating on every level – please do ask our staff to show you the nearest comfortable seating or to point you in the direction of quieter spaces if you would prefer more privacy.

Quiet spaces

If at any time you or someone you are visiting with finds the visit overwhelming, a member of staff can direct you to quieter areas in the museum. 

The sensory map also identifies the quieter spaces.

Visit our accessibility page for full access information for the National Museum of Scotland buildings. 

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