A man and a boy sit on a bench in the grand gallery looking at a large dinosaur picture book. The boy is wearing ear protectors.
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 large origami-shaped model of a Woolly Mammoth in a museum exhibition space.
    Event

    BSL Tour: Giants

    Join tour guide, Babs Brown, for a Deaf-led tour of Giants.

    National Museum of Scotland

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  2. Two people sitting at a table listening to a member of museum staff talk about a sword from the collections.
    Event

    Museum Socials

    17 Jul - 18 Dec, 10:30 – 12:00
    Our Museum Socials are designed for people living with dementia, their relatives, friends, carers, and supporters.
    Free

    National Museum of Scotland

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  3. A child paints at a table
    Event

    Sensory Sunday

    Sun 1 Feb – Sun 6 Dec 2026, 11:00 – 12:00 and 14:00 – 15:00
    Exciting, hands-on sensory play sessions for children with additional support needs.
    Sold out

    National Museum of Scotland

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  4. A man and a boy sit on a bench in the grand gallery looking at a large dinosaur picture book. The boy is wearing ear protectors.
    Event

    Relaxed Morning

    1 Feb - 6 Dec 2026, 10:00 - 12:00 (Quiet space open until 12:30)
    Join us for our monthly Relaxed Morning for anyone who would appreciate a calmer visit to the museum.
    Free

    National Museum of Scotland

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  5. A sheepdog running through grass.
    Event

    Working Animal Day

    Sat 12 Sep, 10:30 - 16:00
    Join us for a fun-filled celebration of working animals at the National Museum of Rural Life.
    Coming soon

    National Museum of Rural Life

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  6. A round willow basket pictured from above surrounded by four tools for willow making
    Event

    Adult Workshop: Willow Basket Making

    Sat 22 and Sun 23 August, 10:30 - 16:30
    Join willow artist Max Johnson for a full-day willow basket making workshop at the National Museum of Rural Life.

    National Museum of Rural Life

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