National Museum of Scotland

What's on

List of Exhibitions

  1. A black and white photo of a group of people standing in a city square holding balloons. There is a child's pram covered in protest signs and buttons.
    Exhibition

    Cold War Scotland

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    Exploring Scotland’s critical position on the frontline of the Cold War, this exhibition tells the stories of the Scots at the centre of this global conflict.
    Free

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  2. A person is looking at a framed picture. The picture looks like a square block of pink from a distance, but on closer inspection it's a stream of code for a virus.
    Exhibition

    Injecting Hope: The Race for a COVID-19 Vaccine

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    Injecting Hope is a free exhibition at the National Museum of Scotland, that presents the science behind the COVID-19 vaccine.
    Free

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  3. The taxidermy specimen of a grey legged doroucouli, looking directly at the camera against a grey background.
    Exhibition

    Monkeys: Our Primate Family

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    Monkeys: Our Primate Family is one of the most comprehensive exhibitions on primates ever staged, featuring over 50 rare primate specimens.
    Coming soon

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List of Events

  1. Child looks towards the right through a brass telescope.
    Event

    Curiosity Club

    Sat 14 Sep – Sat 29 Mar 2025, 10:30 - 12:00
    Our popular Curiosity Club sessions return this season, for inquisitive kids aged 7–11.
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  2. A child and adult looking at a geological specimen.
    Event

    Relaxed Curiosity Club

    Sat 14 Sep – Sat 29 Mar, 14:30 - 15:30
    Unleash your inner museum detective and explore our collections through games, activities and an optional gallery visit.
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  3. Woman and baby in arms sitting on the floor on a checked carpet.
    Event

    Relaxed Magic Carpet

    24 Feb - 24 Mar 2025, two time slots: 10:30 - 11:15, 14:00 - 14:45
    Join us for a relaxed Magic Carpet session as we explore the museum through interactive songs, rhymes, and sensory play.  
    Tickets available

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  4. A person is peering into a glass case, which features a single stone sculpture on top of a white square plinth.
    Event

    Morning Curator Tour: Injecting Hope

    Various dates, 9:15 - 10:00
    Join our exhibition curator for an exclusive early morning tour of our Injecting Hope exhibition.

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  5. A group of toddlers and carers are sat playing on a colourful blanket
    Event

    Magic Carpet Gaelic Week Special

    Wed 26 Feb, 10:30 - 11:15
    Join us at the National Museum of Scotland for a special Gaelic Magic Carpet.
    Free

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  6. An adult helping a child with a science experiment
    Event

    Find Out Fridays

    10 Jan – 27 Jun 2025, every Friday afternoon during term time 13:30 – 16:00
    Taking a different theme and activity each week, our Engagement team will share some of the fascinating facts and surprising stories behind our collections.
    Free

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  7. A group of children stand around a person sitting in a wheelchair playing a banjo
    Event

    Friday Friends

    Various dates, 14:00 - 16:00
    Our Friday Friends programme offers a welcoming space for visually impaired and D/deaf children and their families.
    Free

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  8. A colourful link necklace, made of circular felt links in dfferent colours including yellow, blue and green.
    Event

    Creative Workshop: Sustainable Statement Jewellery

    Sat 1 Mar 2025, 10:30 - 16:00
    Join sustainable jewellery designer Syrah Jay to design and create your own statement necklace.

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  9. A man and a boy sit on a bench in the grand gallery looking at a large dinosaur picture book. The boy is wearing ear protectors.
    Event

    Relaxed Morning

    2 Feb - 6 Jul 2025, 10:00 - 12:00 (Quiet space open until 12:30)
    Join us for our monthly Relaxed Morning for anyone who would appreciate a calmer visit to the museum.
    Free

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