This training resource focuses on the basics of caring for museum collections. It offers practical advice, shared good practice through case studies and demonstrations, and provides resources and links for further learning.

Throughout the year, we run a programme of access events and tours, including BSL tours, Audio-Described tours and Relaxed views and sessions, across the museum and in our Special Exhibitions

This box inscribed with the name of Pharaoh Amenhotep II is one of the finest examples of decorative woodwork to survive from ancient Egypt.

How can a vase reflect the experience of living between two cultures? This beautiful vase created by South Korean, Edinburgh-based artist Choi Keeryong, expresses this sense of 'inbetween-ness'.

Discover how this enigmatic material is shining a light on ecosystems millions of years old.

This embossed object is one of thousands of shallow brass basins, bowls and trays from Europe which were traded extensively along the west coast of Africa.

This rare 17th-century table is an exceptional example of exuberant baroque design.

Find out everything you need to know about visiting the National Museum of Flight.

Explore museum highlights and discover new objects, themes and stories

This magnificent maple cabinet was designed by Edward William Godwin and painted by the renowned artist, James Abbott McNeill Whistler.

This historic Bruce-Oosterwijck pendulum sea clock played an important role in the long quest for a practical way of determining longitude at sea; a problem that made sea voyages incredibly hazardous.

Explore how we use our collections to understand the past, present and future of the climate emergency.

Pioneering Percy Pilcher could have been the first person ever to fly. But why did the glider he designed never take off?

This splendid reconstruction brings to life an Iron Age chariot discovered at Newbridge, near Edinburgh Airport. Chariot burials were very exclusive, and this is the oldest in Britain.

A collaborative trail at the National Museum of Scotland on stories of South Asian cultural and religious life.

This portrait celebrates the victory of the commander of the British government forces, Prince William Augustus, at Culloden.

Flora MacDonald famously helped Bonnie Prince Charlie escape. This snuffbox, an heirloom of her clan, links the romantic pair.

We want everyone who comes to our museums to have a safe and enjoyable visit.

Discover how this unique piece of Scottish printing heritage found a new home at the National Museums Collection Centre – bringing with it a sprinkle of Harry Potter magic!

Thursday 25 June 2020 marks the 65th anniversary of the first flight of the Scottish Aviation Twin Pioneer. We mark this occasion with a look back at how commercial aviation has changed.

Find out how and why the poppy was adopted as a symbol of remembrance in the aftermath of the First World War.

The lidded vessel which contained the Galloway Hoard's most precious treasures is itself a revelation.

Make unlimited visits for 12 months with your National Museum of Rural Life ticket.

The National Museum of Scotland is full of fun for kids of all ages!

Join our special guest, Dr Sian Henley from the University of Edinburgh to learn how climate change impacts young people around the world and Dr Ali Clark, Senior Curator, Oceania who will share how artists respond to climate change. Find out how to take part in the nationwide art project, Climate Change for Kids: Rising Heat, Raising Hope. Suitable for P5 – S2.

These carved wooden sculptures from West Africa represent the souls of deceased twins.

We want everyone who comes to our museums to have a safe and enjoyable visit.

This great silver-gilt tea service was created for the Emperor Napoleon and his second wife, the Archduchess Marie-Louise of Austria, shortly after their wedding in 1810.

Find out what to see and do as you plan your visit to the National Museum of Scotland.

Acquired in 2017, this rare jewelled and enamelled locket conceals secrets which could shed new light on the Scottish Renaissance. Join us on a journey of discovery as our curators, conservators and scientists work to unravel the Fettercairn Jewel's mysteries.

Syringes are important medical tools and have been around for thousands of years. With the ongoing vaccination effort against COVID-19, you or a loved one may well have encountered one quite recently.

Paisley pattern - or our humble Buta - the most celebrated motif of Indian weavers

Tamworth pigs are well suited to the Scottish climate and are one of the oldest surviving pig breeds.

One of Britains's most distinctive, and best-known breeds, with a long, thick, flowing coat of rich hair and majestic sweeping horns, the Highland cattle have remained largely unchanged over the centuries.

Explore our newly refurbished air raid and blast shelters with our costumed guide.

Join us for this exclusive Member event which will explore the many uses of maps and the stories behind them during the Second World War.

Explore Wildlife Photographer of the Year with a BSL tour for those who are Deaf/BSL users.

The Effects of a Captive Diet upon the Skull Morphology of the Lion and Tiger

This iconic dress by Rei Kawakubo subverts traditional ideals about how women should look.

Join us for a relaxed Magic Carpet session as we explore the museum through interactive songs, rhymes and sensory play.

Find out how we can support your community group visit.

From the age of dinosaurs to the technology of the future, our galleries contain treasures from around the world.

These sumptuous galleries showcase the best of decorative art, design, fashion and style.

The de Havilland Comet was the world's first commercial passenger jet aircraft.

In a fashion career spanning more than 40 years, Jean Muir acquired a reputation for restrained, elegant design and a devoted following. Explore signature styles from the Jean Muir archive and discover what made her designs so innovative and enduring.