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Museum Socials at the National Museum of Scotland are designed for people living with dementia and their companions. These informal sessions explore different museum themes through interactive activities, including curator talks and creative crafts. The events are free to attend but require prior booking due to limited spaces.
Designed for people living with dementia, their relatives, friends and carers, enjoy more of the collection of the National Museum of Scotland. Taking place on the third Friday of the month, these relaxed and informal sessions each explore a different museum theme through a range of interactive activities. Visitors can enjoy curator talks, object handling and creative crafts, accompanied by a warm welcome, tea and cake. Events are free to attend, but booking is required, with spaces limited to 25 people per session. Bookings for each session will open a month before the event. The National Museum of Scotland is located on Chambers Street. A number of Lothian Buses services stop nearby on George IV Bridge and South Bridge, such as routes 8, 14, 31 and 37. Find out more, including the museum’s accessibility and facilities on Museum Socials.
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Frequently asked questions
Museum Socials takes place on Friday, 18 September 2026. The event runs until Friday, 19 March 2027.
Museum Socials is held at National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh (National Museum of Scotland, Chambers Street, Edinburgh EH1 1JF).
Entry to Museum Socials is free.
Tickets for Museum Socials can be booked via edinburgh.org using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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Museum Socials at the National Museum of Scotland are designed for people living with dementia and their companions. These informal sessions explore different museum themes through interactive activities, including curator talks and creative crafts. The events are free to attend but require prior booking due to limited spaces.
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Designed for people living with dementia, their relatives, friends and carers, enjoy more of the collection of the National Museum of Scotland. Taking place on the third Friday of the month, these relaxed and informal sessions each explore a different museum theme through a range of interactive activities. Visitors can enjoy curator talks, object handling and creative crafts, accompanied by a warm welcome, tea and cake. Events are free to attend, but booking is required, with spaces limited to 25 people per session. Bookings for each session will open a month before the event. The National Museum of Scotland is located on Chambers Street. A number of Lothian Buses services stop nearby on George IV Bridge and South Bridge, such as routes 8, 14, 31 and 37. Find out more, including the museum’s accessibility and facilities on Museum Socials.
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WhereNational Museum of Scotland
National Museum of Scotland, Chambers Street, Edinburgh EH1 1JF
Before you goFrequently asked questions
When is Museum Socials?
Museum Socials takes place on Friday, 18 September 2026. The event runs until Friday, 19 March 2027.
Where is Museum Socials taking place?
Museum Socials is held at National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh (National Museum of Scotland, Chambers Street, Edinburgh EH1 1JF).
How much are tickets for Museum Socials?
Entry to Museum Socials is free.
How do I get tickets for Museum Socials?
Tickets for Museum Socials can be booked via edinburgh.org using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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Until Friday, 19 March 2027
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National Museum of Scotland, Chambers Street, Edinburgh EH1 1JF
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