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Museum Socials take place at the National Museum of Scotland on 17 April 2027. These sessions are designed for people living with dementia, their relatives, friends and carers and are free to attend with booking required.
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 Saturday, 17 April 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.
Yes — hotels within walking distance of National Museum of Scotland can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
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 take place at the National Museum of Scotland on 17 April 2027. These sessions are designed for people living with dementia, their relatives, friends and carers and are free to attend with booking required.
This summary was automatically generated from event data sourced from official ticketing providers.
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 Saturday, 17 April 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.
Is there anywhere to stay near Museum Socials?
Yes — hotels within walking distance of National Museum of Scotland can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
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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