Request an object handling session

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How to complete this form

This form is for UK educational groups such as schools, home education groups, universities, and nurseries.

Overseas schools and language groups please request a visit using this form. For any other groups please email groups@nms.ac.uk

Complete this form to request a visit to the National Museum of Scotland. To see what is currently available to book, please visit our main page.

You should receive an email copy of your completed request form upon submission. Please get in touch if you have not received this, or if we do not reply within 5 working days.

Got a question? Contact us via schools@nms.ac.uk

Please ensure all mandatory fields (marked with an *) are completed.

Request a visit to the National Museum of Scotland

About your visit

Name of school/organisation *

Address of school/organisation *

Postcode *

Contact name *

Contact telephone number *

Email *

Name and email contact of lead teacher

Lead teacher mobile number

Year and age of group *

Number of pupils/students in group *

Number of accompanying adults *

Preferred date of visit *

Alternative date

Approximate arrival time *

Approximate departure time *

Type of visit

Please select from the drop-down list below.

Level of Knowledge of Workshop Topic (if you have selected workshop)

Focus of visit

Please select a handling box timeslot *

10:15
11:30
12:45

Additional information

Do you require a cloakroom tub for coats and bags?

Yes
No

We aim to make your visit as inclusive as possible. Please share any information about your class that would help us prepare for your visit

Additional Information (please supply any other relevant information relating to your visit)

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Please note that submitting a request is not confirmation of booking. We will confirm your request within five working days of submission.

If the form has submitted successfully you will receive an automatic email showing details of your request. If you do not receive this the form has not submitted successfully, usually because some of the mandatory fields have not been completed.

The personal information we collect from you is used solely for the above booking(s). The data will not be shared with any third party, and will be held securely in accordance with current data protection legislation. For more information please read our Privacy Notice.

For facilitated (charged) sessions:

Scottish State schools (where appropriate) should raise a Purchase Order through their Local Authority procurement system for the maximum cost of charged sessions.
Purchase Order numbers should be notified to schools@nms.ac.uk at least seven days in advance of the visit.
For sessions charged per pupil, schools will be charged for the number of pupils booked, unless 10 days advance notice of change in numbers is notified to schools@nms.ac.uk.

National Museums Scotland reserve the right to charge a fee for short notice cancellations or no-shows.
Bookings cancelled less than three weeks prior to the visit may incur an administration fee of 50% of the value of chargeable events.
Bookings cancelled less than two weeks prior to the visit may incur an administration fee of 100% of the value of chargeable events.
No-show or last-minute cancellations of free workshops or staff-led sessions may incur a £50.00 administration fee.
In certain circumstances, such as adverse weather conditions, National Museums Scotland may waive the administration fee.
Cancellations should be notified in writing to schools@nms.ac.uk.