Through personal stories, photography and memorabilia, this new exhibition charts the creation and use of maps during the Second World War.

Join us for an exclusive Member event to learn more about one of the most important documents in Scottish History.

The Luxury of Time displayed a collection of rare and significant historical timepieces telling the story of a golden age of innovation in British watch and clockmaking.

East Fortune Airfield is the UK's best-preserved Second World War airfield. Discover its history from its beginnings in the First World War to its transformation to a national museum.

Explore the highlights of the museum and our working farm with this family trail.

Every year on 8 May, people take time to reflect and remember the sacrifices people made during the war, but also to mark this day of celebration.

Explore a range of activities suitable for pupils working at Third and Fourth Levels and Senior Phase including the First World War, Parasites and Fashion.

Join us for this exclusive Member event which will explore the many uses of maps and the stories behind them during the Second World War.

The Spitfire is the most famous of all British combat aircraft, and played a vital role in the Battle of Britain in 1940.

Enjoy an afternoon of musical encounters, featuring two musicians from the Scottish Chamber Orchestra.

Explore a range of activities suitable for pupils working at Early, First and Second Levels including: - Mandarin - Writing a story - Maths and numeracy

Thursday 25 June 2020 marks the 65th anniversary of the first flight of the Scottish Aviation Twin Pioneer. We mark this occasion with a look back at how commercial aviation has changed.

Doctor Who Worlds of Wonder explored the science behind the global hit television series Doctor Who and give fans a chance to experience the Doctor’s adventures from a scientific perspective.

Join us for this exclusive Member event to learn more about one of the rarest Viking-age discoveries in Scotland.

We are delighted to invite National Museums Scotland Members and Patrons to an exclusive Preview Day of Cold War Scotland before the exhibition opens to the public.

Explore treasured artefacts passed down through generations, providing a personal insight into the lives of those at home and on the front lines.

Enjoy a range of freshly prepared food and drink in our two cafés at the museum.

Discover our new trail on a walk to the farm.

Join us for this exclusive Member event to discover how Scotland’s unique geography and topography affected its role in the Cold War and the how it influenced the lives of Scottish people.

Join artist Kayleigh McCallum and mindfulness practitioner Charlene Duncan for mindful sketching in our galleries.

Maori craftsmanship and museum conservation bring to life one of our most unusual and intriguing objects.

Known as the ‘jump jet’, the Harrier was the world’s first vertical take-off combat aeroplane to enter operational service. The Harrier at the National Museum of Flight is the oldest in existence.

Take a look inside one of the most treasured objects in the National Museum of Scotland.

Wildlife Photographer of the Year is the most prestigious photography event of its kind, providing a global platform that showcases some of the best photography talent from around the world for nearly 60 years.

National Museums Scotland is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Sam Alberti as its new Director of Collections.

Use these seven yoga based poses to move, stretch and get energised, inspired by our collections. You can do each one on its own or all seven together in a 'yoga flow'.

Find out about life in the trenches from a selection of letters from the First World War by Captain William Bennet-Clark.

For centuries the highly skilled artists and artisans of the Edo Kingdom have produced outstanding artworks of immense cultural value in the royal city of Benin in present day Nigeria.

Images of people taking part in aspects of everyday life at home and and on the front line during the Second World War from the Scottish Life Archive and the collection.

Discover how these amazing glass models have been educating and inspiring visitors for almost 150 years.

Only 89 Twin Pioneers were ever built – and you can see one in the National Museum of Flight.

The Making Circles schools project invited children to be inspired by National Museums Scotland’s collections to create new Circular Economy products.

Important type specimen discovered on display at the National Museum of Scotland.

Discover how the skull of a 40ft whale, which captured the heart of the nation, has become a permanent feature at the National Museum of Scotland.

See the world's first delta winged bomber on display at National Museum of Flight, East Fortune Airfield.

Behind this frightening-looking mask, worn as a disguise by the outlawed Covenanting minister Alexander Peden, lies a fascinating story of rebellion and religious conviction.

Discover the story of Scotland at war within the walls of Edinburgh Castle.

Find out how this revolutionary telescope was invented, and how it found a home at the National Museum of Scotland.

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The Messerschmitt Komet was the fastest aircraft of the Second World War, and the only rocket-powered fighter plane ever to be used in combat.

On 30 October 1942, at the height of the Second World War, two sailors gave their lives in the service of their country. Discover their story here.

Discover how an extra-terrestrial exhibit was made ready for display in the National Museum of Scotland.