Summer Family Trail
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The Summer Family Trail runs on 25 August 2026 at St Cecilia's Hall within the University of Edinburgh. Guests search for buckets and spades while answering questions about the museum collection. The trail is free to attend this summer.
Free this Summer, can you find all 8 buckets & spades hiding around the galleries & answer questions about the museum and its collection?
Join us this Summer for a free, fun Summer-themed family trail!
Following the usual route around the museum, see if you can spot all 8 buckets & spades hidden throughout the galleries and answer some music-related questions to win a Summer-themed sticker at the end!
Booking is not necessary, but helps us to manage expected visitor numbers, particularly during peak times.
Description supplied by the event organiser.
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Frequently asked questions
Summer Family Trail takes place on Tuesday, 25 August 2026 at 10:00.
Summer Family Trail is held at St Cecilia’s Hall: Concert Room & Music Museum, The University of Edinburgh in Edinburgh (50 Niddry Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1LG).
Tickets for Summer Family Trail are priced at £0.00. Live prices and availability are shown on Eventbrite.
Tickets for Summer Family Trail can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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Summer Family Trail
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The Summer Family Trail runs on 25 August 2026 at St Cecilia's Hall within the University of Edinburgh. Guests search for buckets and spades while answering questions about the museum collection. The trail is free to attend this summer.
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Organiser’s full description
Free this Summer, can you find all 8 buckets & spades hiding around the galleries & answer questions about the museum and its collection?
Join us this Summer for a free, fun Summer-themed family trail!
Following the usual route around the museum, see if you can spot all 8 buckets & spades hidden throughout the galleries and answer some music-related questions to win a Summer-themed sticker at the end!
Booking is not necessary, but helps us to manage expected visitor numbers, particularly during peak times.
Description supplied by the event organiser.
📍 Venue
St Cecilia’s Hall: Concert Room & Music Museum, The University of Edinburgh50 Niddry Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1LG
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When is Summer Family Trail?
Summer Family Trail takes place on Tuesday, 25 August 2026 at 10:00.
Where is Summer Family Trail taking place?
Summer Family Trail is held at St Cecilia’s Hall: Concert Room & Music Museum, The University of Edinburgh in Edinburgh (50 Niddry Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1LG).
How much are tickets for Summer Family Trail?
Tickets for Summer Family Trail are priced at £0.00. Live prices and availability are shown on Eventbrite.
How do I get tickets for Summer Family Trail?
Tickets for Summer Family Trail can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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Price
£0.00
Date
Until Tuesday, 25 August 2026
Time
Weather
feels like 14°C · chance of rain 20% · wind 14 km/h
Venue
50 Niddry Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1LG
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