Our impact
Scotland’s National Collection is an important resource and we use it to create wide-reaching cultural, social, educational and economic impact.
National Museums Scotland is a charity and Non-Departmental Public Body which cares for Scotland’s outstanding National Collection of natural and material culture.
The Collection is an important resource historically, culturally, and scientifically. Through our work we seek to share it as widely as possible, and to create impact to make a positive contribution to society.
As well as running public museums, we do this in a range of ways: being environmentally responsible; working across Scotland and internationally; reaching out to communities; generating new knowledge through research; and supporting Scotland’s visitor economy.
National work
Sharing our knowledge and expertise strengthens the museum sector in Scotland and deepens our relationships with other organisations.
International work
Beyond Scotland, international collaborations allow us to share knowledge, learn from others and make our treasures available to the widest possible audience.
Sustainability
We are committed to addressing the climate and biodiversity challenges, taking action across our whole organisation: our people, programmes, places and processes.
Community and access
Our community engagement and outreach work encourages greater access to our museums and engages communities across Scotland with the National Collection.
Collection reviews
Our specialist staff work with partners to increase knowledge and understanding of collections held in museums across Scotland.
Training and guidance for museums
We develop skills in the Scottish museums sector by providing expert advice and training on collections, their identification, care and management.
Economy
Our four museums make an important contribution to the creation and promotion of world-class culture in Scotland which makes it a more attractive place to live, work and visit.
Our museums
National Museum of Scotland
National Museum of Flight
National Museum of Rural Life
National War Museum
Find out more
Discover our collection
Learn more about the National Collection through a range of articles, films, and audio content
What's On
Current and upcoming exhibitions and events at our museums
Research
Research is crucial to our stewardship of the national collections and to the intellectual development of subject knowledge.