Family Storytelling Day

Join us for a day of free fun for families, including storytelling, crafts and object encounters.

Get to know birds, beasts and beasties of all kinds at the National Museum of Scotland this October half term.

Settle in for a story with our friends from the Scottish International Storytelling Festival, get creative at our craft tables, or get up close to some of the incredible animals in our collections.

Full programme to be announced in October.

Activities on the day Sign up for storytelling sessions on the day at the Family Storytelling Day desk in the Grand Gallery.

Woodland stories Venture into the woods with storyteller Claire McNicol.

Hear about woodlands and forests and the birds and beasts who live among the trees.

Stories under the sea Dive under the sea with storyteller Janis Mackay.

Enjoy stories about real and mythical sea creatures in tales of tides, weather and waves.

Macastory Safari Walk Go wild with Macastory on a Safari Walk around the museum.

What will you discover? Wee Folk stories Meet the wee-est of the Wee Folk with storyteller Gauri Raje and director Patrick Chadwick.

See magical footage of the animals and insects who have lived here for millions of years.

Accessibility and facilities We want everyone who comes to our museums to enjoy their time with us and make the most of their visit.

Visit our accessibility page for general access information for the National Museum of Scotland.

Get in touch If you have any questions about this event, get in touch by: Email: publicevents@nms.ac.uk