Re-enter the atmosphere with our landing capsule game and receive your mission. Create your mission patch at our craft tables and then head over to our sparkcart to find out fantastic facts about objects from our collection.   

Activities

Landing Capsules

Try out your aim with our landing capsule game and discover your role in Planet Earth’s future. Will you protect our natural world? Be the guardian of our seas? Or will you help find the answers to the big questions? Learn what you can do to fulfill your role.  

Mission Patches

Inspired by the patches worn by astronauts on space missions, create your own patch using recycled materials at our craft tables.

Research Hub

Join our Learning Team at our sparkcart and discover fascinating facts and stories behind our collections with our handling objects. Learn more about your mission and practical ways you can help your home planet.   

Accessibility and facilities

We want everyone who comes to our museums to enjoy their time with us and make the most of their visit.  

Visit our accessibility page for general access information for the National Museum of Scotland.