Families are being invited to a sleepover at one of Edinburgh's most popular tourist attractions.

The National Museum of Scotland will host the event as part of its 150th anniversary celebrations.

Parents, guardians and children aged between seven and 11 will be given a rare chance to sleep in the Grand Gallery, under the watchful eye of the tyrannosaurus rex.

A series of activities inspired by the museum's opening in 1866 will be staged around the exhibits from 6.30pm on Saturday, October 15, before lights out.

The events will continue on Sunday, with breakfast being served and other activities planned.

Alison Rae, family learning officer at National Museums Scotland, said: "In such a momentous year for the Museum, we are delighted to invite families to our 150th birthday bash.

"The sleepover offers a new way for children, and their parents and carers, to engage with the Museum and enjoy an unforgettable experience together."

Tickets are limited and available exclusively at www.nms.ac.uk/museumsleepover.

All proceeds will go to the museum's free family programme.