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Programmes

Relaxed and ASN family programmes

A variety of sessions for those who might appreciate a calmer experience.

Relaxed Magic Carpets

A relaxed version of our popular early years programme for children ages 0-5 with additional support needs.

Sensory Sundays

Exciting, hands-on sensory play sessions for children with additional support needs. The content is aimed at ages 5-10 but we welcome all children and families who think they might enjoy these sessions. 

Relaxed Curiosity Clubs

A Relaxed version or our Curiosity Club for children with additional support needs and their families.

Upcoming events at our museums

  1. A person tracing a child's hand on a piece of paper.
    Event

    Sensory Sunday

    Sun 4 Aug - Sun 1 Dec 2024, 11:00 - 12:00 and 14:00 - 15:00
    Exciting, hands-on sensory play sessions for children with additional support needs.
    Free

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  2. A hand is holding a pencil and sketching the figure of an animal on a piece of paper.
    Event

    The Sunday Sketch

    Sun 17 Nov, 14:00 - 16:00
    Learn how to sketch taking inspiration from the incredible collections on display at the National Museum of Scotland.

    National Museum of Scotland

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  3. Charcoal illustration of a wolf.
    Event

    Creative Workshop: An Introduction to Drawing Scottish Wildlife

    Sat 9 Nov, 11:00 - 16:00
    Join artist Meg Buick to learn how to draw animals using our world-class collection of Scottish wildlife.
    Just announced

    National Museum of Scotland

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  4. Event

    Museum Late: Big Burns Ceilidh

    24 Jan 2025, 19:30 - 22:30
    Join us to celebrate Burns Night with a traditional Scottish ceilidh in the Grand Gallery, plus activities throughout our galleries.
    Just announced

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  5. A small jar of light green crystal and shining gold stands upright against a black background.
    Event

    Annual Open Evening

    Join us for this year’s Annual Open Evening to find out more about our collections, the work that we do, and to hear about our plans for the future.
    Just announced

    National Museum of Scotland

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  6. A hand is stamping a pledge, written on a brown piece of paper.
    Event

    Half-term: Collective Climate Action

    Sat 8 Feb - Sat 15 Feb, 10:30 - 15:30
    Join us at half-term to take part in our pop up Planetopia with activities to inspire your own climate action.
    Free

    National Museum of Scotland

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