Home educators

Fuel curiosity and bring your home learning to life through our collections at the National Museum of Scotland.

Whether you’re exploring the galleries in person or joining us from home, we’re here to support your family’s unique learning journey. 

Our sessions are crafted to be engaging, blending academic depth with hands-on discovery. While our resources align with the Curriculum for Excellence and Sustainable Development Goals, they are designed to be easily adapted for mixed-age groups and child-led exploration. 

Private workshops

Price: £110 per session

Size of group: 

Home education groups are welcome to book private school workshops. Groups must ensure that at least one adult accompanies each family group during the workshops. 

Get in touch to book a private workshop or for more information. 

Exhibition tickets

Term time

• Home Educated families can access exhibitions at a reduced rate of £4 per child, with up to two adults free per booking.
• These bookings are capped at 3 children and 2 adults. 

Weekends and holidays

• During weekends, school holidays, and bank holidays, standard exhibition ticket prices apply for both children and accompanying adults.
• Any additional adults or non-home educated children in your party will be charged at the standard museum rate. 

Key information for your visit

Accompanying adults

Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. This includes attendance at our Discover Together afternoon sessions. 

Accessibility and facilities

You can find information on visual stories, sensory backpacks, and our sensory map on our accessibility page.