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 douroucouli, 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. 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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  2. 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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  3. 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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  4. 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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  5. A person tracing a child's hand on a piece of paper.
    Event

    Sensory Sunday

    Sun 2 Feb - Sun 6 Apr 2024, 11:00 - 12:00 and 14:00 - 15:00
    Exciting, hands-on sensory play sessions for children with additional support needs.
    Free

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  6. A number of young children sit with adults on a colourful carpet.
    Event

    Magic Carpet Explorers

    Mon 3 Feb - Mon 17 Mar 2025, 10:30 or 14:00
    Introduces your little one to the wonderful galleries in the museum at our interactive Magic Carpet Explorers sessions.

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  7. Woman and baby in arms sitting on the floor on a checked carpet.
    Event

    Magic Carpet Minis

    Wed 5 Feb - Wed 19 Mar, 10:30 – 11:15 or 14:00 – 14:45
    Join us on the Magic Carpet as we explore the museum through interactive songs, rhymes, objects and sensory play.

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  8. A visitor in the Injecting Hope exhibition at an interactive display, holding an earpiece to his ear
    Event

    Relaxed Access Evening: Injecting Hope

    Join us for a relaxed after-hours visit to Injecting Hope.

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  9. Crafting materials set out on a table, including cotton reels and thread.
    Event

    Creative Workshop: Hand Embroidered Stories

    Sun 9 Mar 2025, 11:00 - 16:30
    Taking inspiration from the treasure trove of creativity in our Fashion and Style gallery, textile artist Louise Goult will teach you the skills, stitches and techniques to make a unique hand embroidered artwork.

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