Name: Big Brain Tour 2026: Aberdeen
Start: 2026-04-17T10:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-04-17T16:00:00+01:00
Location: Aberdeen Art Gallery

Babs the Brain is touring Scotland and the north of England with Brain Health Scotland in partnership with Scotmid!
About this Event

Step inside our giant inflatable walk-through brain and discover fun, hands-on activities designed to raise awareness of brain health for people of all ages.

Whether you stay for 20 minutes or an hour, there’s something for everyone to explore, create and enjoy.

What to expect

🧠 An interactive walk-through experience inside Babs.

🧩Hands-on activities, including:

Crafting your own brain cells and brain hats
Voting on what matters for a good night's sleep
And plenty more!

Our friendly team will be on hand to guide you through the activities, answer questions and help you get involved.

How long should I plan to stay?

We suggest planning for a 30-45 minute visit, but you’re very welcome to stay longer to enjoy all the activities or pop in briefly if you're short on time.

We ask visitors to book a set time slot in advance. This allows us to keep numbers comfortable inside Babs and around the activity tables. We know plans can change, so we’ll always aim to be as flexible as possible on the day where capacity allows.

Accessibility information

We want everyone to enjoy their visit to Babs the Brain. Please see the key details below:

Physical accessibility:

We will be located in the Sculpture Hall which is directly across from the main entrance. There is step-free access at the main entrance, via ramp/slope with no handrails.

There are accessible toilets on the ground floor.

There are sofas, bench seats and chairs without armrests at regular intervals around the museum.

Noise Levels:

The space can get lively and noisy with Babs’ air blower, groups exploring, and all the fun hands-on activities.

There is a dedicated quiet hour, open to anyone who would benefit from a calmer, less busy environment. There will still be some background noise from Bab’s air blower.

Ear defenders are available to borrow, and quiet spaces are available if you need a short break. Feel free to bring along your own ear defenders or headphones.

Supported by Scotmid

Babs was made possible thanks to the generous support of Scotmid’s colleagues, members and customers. Scotmid is Scotland's largest independent co-operative. including Semichem, Lakes & Dales Co-op, Scotmid Funerals and Fosters Funeral Directors.