The Board of Trustees is responsible for setting our strategic direction and for monitoring progress to achieve this.

The Executive Team is fully responsible for the day-to-day operation of National Museums Scotland and for the implementation of strategy.

Our mission is to preserve, interpret and make accessible for all, the past and present of Scotland, other nations and cultures, and the natural world.

Discover the story of National Museums Scotland, from our 18th century beginnings to the present day.

Read our guiding policies and explore annual reviews and reports.