*SOLD OUT* Magic Carpet Explorers: Maths Tales Special (2pm)
Bring your little ones for a fun session on the Magic Carpet exploring maths.
Discover shapes, numbers, time and more through songs, action rhymes, objects and sensory play. Suitable for children ages 2–4 and their adult helper.
Sessions last 45 mins which includes settle and chat time, and free play. Places are limited to 10 children per session plus accompanying adult. Due to the interactive nature of Magic Carpet there is a maximum ratio of 2 children to 1 adult.
Free, booking required.
There will be two sessions, one at 10:30am and one at 2pm. The sessions are identical, so please only book for one.
Note: For those who wish to leave their buggies the museum has a buggy park in the Kingdom of the Scots gallery, Level 1 - ask a member of staff for directions.
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