Magic Carpet
Mon 7 Sept · 10:30
National Museum of Scotland
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The Magic Carpet event will be held on 7 September 2026 at 10:30 at the National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh. The event is designed for young children and their parents, using song, rhyme, movement, and object handling to explore a different theme each month. Child tickets cost £5, and member child tickets cost £4. The venue is the National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh.
Each month we will explore a different theme using song, rhyme, movement, play and handling objects. This will help you and your little one discover more about our topic. If you would like to learn more about our topic, the friendly Learning Communicators will be happy to suggest some galleries for you to visit afterwards. Our Magic Carpet sessions now take place in a secure space, allowing your little one to move around and explore safely during the session. Additional Dates: 14 September 2026, 21 September 2026, 09 November 2026, 16 November 2026, 23 November 2026, 01 February 2027, 08 February 2027, 22 February 2027, 01 March 2027, 08 March 2027, 15 March 2027
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Frequently asked questions
Magic Carpet takes place on Monday, 7 September 2026 at 10:30. The event runs until Monday, 21 September 2026.
Magic Carpet is held at National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh (Chambers Street, Edinburgh Old Town EH1 1JF).
Tickets for Magic Carpet can be booked via nms.ac.uk using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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Magic Carpet
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The Magic Carpet event will be held on 7 September 2026 at 10:30 at the National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh. The event is designed for young children and their parents, using song, rhyme, movement, and object handling to explore a different theme each month. Child tickets cost £5, and member child tickets cost £4. The venue is the National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh.
This summary was automatically generated from event data sourced from official ticketing providers.
Organiser’s full description
Each month we will explore a different theme using song, rhyme, movement, play and handling objects. This will help you and your little one discover more about our topic. If you would like to learn more about our topic, the friendly Learning Communicators will be happy to suggest some galleries for you to visit afterwards. Our Magic Carpet sessions now take place in a secure space, allowing your little one to move around and explore safely during the session. Additional Dates: 14 September 2026, 21 September 2026, 09 November 2026, 16 November 2026, 23 November 2026, 01 February 2027, 08 February 2027, 22 February 2027, 01 March 2027, 08 March 2027, 15 March 2027
Description supplied by the event organiser.
❓ Frequently asked questions
When is Magic Carpet?
Magic Carpet takes place on Monday, 7 September 2026 at 10:30. The event runs until Monday, 21 September 2026.
Where is Magic Carpet taking place?
Magic Carpet is held at National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh (Chambers Street, Edinburgh Old Town EH1 1JF).
How do I get tickets for Magic Carpet?
Tickets for Magic Carpet can be booked via nms.ac.uk using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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