Get creative with the little ones during the holidays

Parents looking for something to do with their children during the Easter holidays can have fun and enjoy an educational experience too.

A host of activities have been lined up by the National Galleries of Scotland, with brand new family activities to celebrate.

Come rain or shine, keep little ones engaged and entertained with even more fun ways to make the most of your visit to the iconic Galleries.

With three sites in Edinburgh (National Gallery of Scotland, National Portrait Gallery and National Gallery of Modern Art), the expert team has planned a whole host of events for families.

Siobhan McConnachie, National Galleries of Scotland head of education, said: ‘We wanted to create fun events where parents and carers can enjoy quality time together with their children. Entry to all events, and to the Galleries, is free – meaning a great value day out for all.

‘With activities indoor and out, be sure to come prepared with a change of clothes and a pair of wellies where needed; from messy art-making mornings to outdoor explorations in the grassy grounds, family art tours plus much more, we’ve created something for everyone and for all age ranges.’

Little ones can discover there’s lot of fun to be had in the art world

Visitors can sign-up on the day but we’d recommend you turn up early. Prepare to explore and be inspired, to find the full programme of what’s on this spring click HERE.

Events arranged are:

Family Art Tours – Location: Scottish National Gallery, The Mound, Saturday 31 March, 2pm and 3pm. This is a free drop-in event, to explore the exhibitions together with the creative learning team, with hands-on art activities after.

Open Studio: Make an Impression – Location: Clore Education Studio, Scottish National Gallery, The Mound, Tuesdays: 3 April, 1 May, 10.30am-12.30pm. Free drop-in event, messy, open, art-making mornings. Bring a change of clothes! Suitable for ages one-three.

Easter Studio – Location: Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art, Modern One Resource Room, Belford Road, Monday 2– Friday 6 April, 2–4pm. Suitable for all ages.

Walk, Talk, Make – Location: Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art, Belford Road, Saturdays: 7 April, 6 May, 2 June, 11am-12.30pm. Outdoor explorations in the grassy grounds of Modern One and Two. Wear wellies! Suitable for ages two-five.

Postcard Portraits – Location: Scottish National Portrait Gallery, Queen Street, Sundays: 11 March, 8 April, 13 May, 2-4pm. Free drop-in event. Pick up your postcard pack, find your portraits and create your own personal masterpieces. Suitable for age six and over.

BYOB (Bring Your Own Baby) – Location: Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art, Belford Road, Mondays: tours at 10.15, 10.55 and 11.30am. 9 April, 14 May, 4 June. Monthly, free, informal gallery chats that are custom designed for grown-ups with their wee-est ones. Suitable for babies up to one year.