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Event

Morning Curator Tour: Cold War Scotland

Thu 22 Aug, Wed 25 Sep, Tue 29 Oct 09:15 - 10:00

National Museum of Scotland

£12, £10 Members & Conc.

About Morning Curator Tour: Cold War Scotland

Join our exhibition curators for an exclusive early morning tour of our Cold War Scotland exhibition.  

The impact of the Cold War still lingers in Scottish politics, culture and memory. Join this tour of our current exhibition Cold War Scotland to better understand a time when the world stood on the brink of nuclear war.  

Dr Meredith Greiling, Principal Curator of Technology, and Cold War Research Fellow Dr Sarah Harper will delve deeper into stories explored within the exhibition, from the emergence of nuclear energy in Scotland to the vibrant anti-nuclear protests and political activism of the period. 

On the day

  • Please meet at the Tower Entrance on Level 1. 
  • This tour takes place before the museum opens to the public. 
  • Doors open at 09:00.

Accessibility and facilities

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

If you have any access requirements, please email us in advance of the tour at publicevents@nms.ac.uk. 

Museum entrances

There is level access to the Museum via the main doors to the Entrance Hall on Chambers Street and the Tower entrance at the corner of Chambers Street and George IV Bridge.  

Lifts

Lifts are available to all floors of the museum. 

Toilets

Toilets are available on most floors of the museum, including accessible toilets and baby changing facilities. There is a Changing Places (U) toilet in the Entrance Hall on Level 0. 

Borrow a wheelchair

Wheelchairs are available for loan at no charge. Please note wheelchairs cannot be booked in advance. On arrival, ask about availability at the Information Desk. Small mobility scooters are permitted inside the museum.

Assistance dogs

Guide dogs, hearing dogs and other recognised assistance dogs are admitted. 

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

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