Discover how research and collecting at National Museums Scotland is reshaping understandings of Scotland in the past as we take a closer look at a very special Roman object with surprising Egyptian origins.

The demon king Ravana and his role in South Asian festivals

The lidded vessel which contained the Galloway Hoard's most precious treasures is itself a revelation.

Planifique su visita al Museo Nacional de Escocia.

Ullaich do thuras gu Taigh-tasgaidh Nàiseanta na h-Alba.

Pianificare una visita al Museo Nazionale della Scozia.

Planowanie wizyty w Narodowym Muzeum Szkocji.

Discover a range of paintings, drawings and pastels from the First and Second World Wars from our military collection.

This box inscribed with the name of Pharaoh Amenhotep II is one of the finest examples of decorative woodwork to survive from ancient Egypt.

Discover how this unique piece of Scottish printing heritage found a new home at the National Museums Collection Centre – bringing with it a sprinkle of Harry Potter magic!

The design of this elegant modernist dining suite was once admired by the Queen Mother. Now extremely rare, it makes a significant new addition to the national collection.

National Museums Scotland’s internationally significant ancient Egyptian and Sudanese collections comprise around 6,300 items. Explore its rich treasures here.

This curious object, one of the earliest surviving pieces of Scottish-made gold, was used at the Scottish coronation of Charles I, held some eight years after his coronation in London.

Discover how this enigmatic material is shining a light on ecosystems millions of years old.

计划您游览苏格兰国家博物馆的行程

This historic Bruce-Oosterwijck pendulum sea clock played an important role in the long quest for a practical way of determining longitude at sea; a problem that made sea voyages incredibly hazardous.

Our Scotland galleries guide you from the Palaeolithic era to the present day, from the earliest cultures to space age science, prehistory to pop culture.

This block is one of the few surviving casing stones from the Great Pyramid of Giza, built for King Khufu. It is the only pyramid casing stone on display outside Egypt.