Museums Dementia Socials
Museums Dementia Socials is a partnership that offers people affected by dementia a regular, informal Friday morning guided visit to a museum, gallery or zoo.
St Cecilia’s Hall, the University’s Concert Room and Music Museum, hosts once a month and the programme includes a cup of tea and cake, a discussion around some of the rare instruments on display, and a short concert.
St Cecilia's Hall is Scotland's oldest purpose-built concert hall. Originally built by the Edinburgh Musical Society in 1762, the Georgian venue is a real hidden gem, tucked away in the heart of Edinburgh's Old Town.
Music can be an important link to a person’s past. At our most recent session, a normally quiet participant was delighted by a harpsichord performance. She started tapping her foot and swaying to the music, and was really enjoying the experience.