October
Holiday events
October
Top 10!
1. Big Draw
Take
part in the UK's biggest free art event!
National War Museum - Sat 11, Sun 12, 11:00-15:30, included in museum admission
Make
your own panoramic view with unusual materials!
National Museum of Scotland - Sat 11, Sun 12, 10:00-16:00, Free
Big, bold...and
bling! Help us recreate and decorate some very special treasure boxes from our
inspiring collections. Step inside a giant Monymusk Reliquary or add your own
treasure to the Darien Chest. All materials are provided. In partnership with Alchemy
Arts.
National Museum of Flight - Sat 11, 11:30-13:00/14:00-16:00, included in museum admission
Put
your mark on our large community art piece entitled Changing Fortunes.
Come
and explore the changing landscape of East Fortune in the 20th century through
two world wars and the Cold War. Age 3+
National Museum of Rural Life - Sun 12-Tue 14, 14:00-16:00, included in museum admission
Heavens Above! Help
us with an astronomical artwork over the three days. Children should be
accompanied by an adult.
2. Kids visit free!
National War Museum - Sat 4, Sun 5
Visit for free!
During October,
kids can visit Edinburgh castle and the National War Museum for free. Plan a fantastic day out for
the whole family!
Meet our resident
redcoats for marching and musket drills in Scotland's most famous regimental home on Sat 4
and Sun 5.
3. Scrapheap Challenge
National Museum of Flight - Sun 12-Sun 19, 11:30-13:00, 14:00-16:00, included in museum admission
Search
through the scrap, build something that flies than see how far you can make it
go! A wide range of craft materials will be on offer from card, paper and
straws, all you need is imagination!
National Museum of Scotland - Mon 20, Fri 24, 10:30-12:30, 13:30-16:00, Free
Take part in Storybook
Adventures using scrap materials to create an unfolding 3D storybook based on a
day at the museum. Learn to use simple folding, then decorate with pictures
which tell a tale that twists and turns through the museum and its treasures! In
Partnership with Alchemy Arts.
4. Get crafty
National Museum of Costume - Mon 20, Wed 22, Fri 24, 10:00-12:00, £2
Get creative,
learn new skills and let your imagination soar.
National Museum of Scotland - Sat 18, 11:30-15:30, Free
Get creative with
Big Top Glasgow and make your own masks and puppets inspired by our Scottish
and World collections. All materials are provided in this fun workshop.
National Museum of Scotland - Tues 21-Thurs 23, 10:30-12:30, 13:30-16:00, Free
Celebrate 500
years of printing in Scotland by making your own beautifully printed
postcard to send to a friend or loved one. Use the stamps supplied to design
your own message then post it from the museum. Ages 5+
5. Super Science Events
National Museum of Scotland, Mon 20 - Fri 24, daily 11:00-16:00, Free
Drop in to the
Connect Gallery for a week's worth of science events and activities. From live animal encounters to super science
shows - you'll find something amazing every day. Science shows suitable for
ages 5+
6. Fun on the farm
National Museum of Rural Life
Stargazing - Wed
15, 19:30-21:30,
included in museum admission
Join members of
the Clydesdale Astronomical Society and see what the autumnal Heavens have to
offer. Please note, weather conditions can affect how successful this may be!
Families and adults, booking necessary, free.
Scary Scarecrows
and Tiny Terrors - Sun 26, 11:00-13:00, 14:00-16:00, included in museum
admission
Make a scary
scarecrow in our morning sessions or join us to make a terrifying peg doll in
the afternoon. Children and families (children to be accompanied by an adult.
7. Step back in time
National Museum of Scotland - Sun 19, 12:45, 13:45, 14:45, Free
The Alba Puppet
Show
Scottish history
the fun way! Learn the story of the ‘Black Douglas', meet Hamish the Highlander and hear the tale of
the last bear in Scotland.
Hawthornden Court
National Museum of Scotland - Mon 20-Fri 24, Free
A Slice of Life
Step back in time
and encounter everyday characters from Scottish history. Meet a steam engine
driver, hear what life was like for an Edinburgh Doctor in the 1800s and watch
out for an unlucky lady in the stocks awaiting her gruesome punishment!
Levels , 3 &
4
Mon-Thurs 11:00 - 13:00, 14:00 - 16:00
Fri 11:00 - 13:00
8. Play online
Iron Age Scotland
Visit Birnie!
Explore the prehistoric landscape and
build your own Iron Age roundhouse at www.nms.ac.uk/ironage_scotland!
9. Roman invasion weekend!
National Museum of Scotland
Kit yourself out
as a Roman with the help of Big Top Glasgow in a hands on craft
workshop on
Saturday and prepare for battle with the Antonine Guard on Sunday! Do
you have what it takes to join Scotland's last Roman legion, Legio VI
Victria as
they take you through an exciting demonstration of weapons, equipment
and
drill?
Sat 25 - Roman Funshop
11:30 - 15:30
Hawthornden Court
Free - drop-in
Sun 26 - Antonine Guard
11:45, 12:45, 14:45
(30 mins)
Hawthornden Court
Free - drop-in
10. Halloween
National Museum of Flight - Fri 31, 18:30-20:00, Free
Air and Scare
Halloween Party
Wear your costume
and take part in creepy workshops in our haunted hangar.
National Museum of Rural Life - Fri 31, 17:00-19:00, Free
Halloween Party
Venture along to
us after dark and enjoy apple dooking, scary stories, grisly games and creepy
crafts.
National Museum of Costume - Sat 25, 16:00-17:30, included in museum admission
A Halloween
Happening
Feeling brave?
Dress up and join us for some spooky goings on. There are scary stories, grisly
games and a terrifying tour. Guaranteed to be a thriller!
National Museum of Scotland - Friday 31, 12:30-16:30, Free
Spooky Story Shadow Puppets
Celebrate
National Tell a Story Day in our special workshop. Join Alchemy Arts and
explore the ancient art of shadow puppets whilst recycling modern scrap
materials! Learn how to transform broken brollies, torches, card, and
sweetie wrappers into a telling of a spooky Scottish tale. All materials
will be provided but any shiny colourful cellophane from your recycling bin is
most welcome!
National Museum of Scotland, Chambers St, Edinburgh
National War Museum, Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh
National Museum of Flight, East Fortune Airfield, East Lothian
National Museum of Rural Life, Wester Kittochside, East Kilbride
National Museum of Costume, New abbey, Dumfries
For more
information visit www.nms.ac.uk or call
0131 225 7534.
Events included in
museum admission unless otherwise stated.
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