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.

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.

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

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.

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.

Join Doug Allan as he shares personal insights from his 40-year career at the frontiers of climate breakdown as a photographer, filmmaker, diver and author.

Join us as we kick off the 2024 Edinburgh International Children’s Festival with a day of free pop-up performances and activities for the whole family.

Join author and mindfulness teacher Natasha Iregbu as she invites families to practice mindfulness in a fun and enjoyable way.

Our collection covers all the major groups of fossil invertebrates, vertebrates, plants and trace fossils.

Inspired by our exhibition, Anatomy: A Matter of Death and Life, our expert panel discussed the modern approach to anatomical study and body donation in this online event.

Préparez votre visite du Musée national d'Écosse.

Casualty of War: A Portrait of Maharaja Duleep Singh is by renowned British Sikh artists, The Singh Twins.

This dramatic ensemble by British designer Craig Green heads up the catwalk in our Fashion and Style gallery.

The Meissen lion is part of the animal menagerie commissioned by Augustus II the Strong in the early 18th century.

Explore Wildlife Photographer of the Year with an audio-described tour for those who are blind, partially sighted or visually impaired.

Indian dance traditions bringing back childhood memories

Surasundari and the stone-carving tradition in India

Explore how CryoArks biobanks store samples from animals so that researchers can look at their genetic code.

Our very own in-house Whovians have chosen 10 objects from our collections that have links to some of the scientific themes and stories from the iconic television series.

This opulent deep red coral and 18 carat gold necklace was created by Yazzie Johnson and Gail Bird.

This exhibition explored the artistry and legacy of one of the world’s rarest, most coveted and biggest books.

Seaman, nobleman, warrior, engineer, radical, convict, hero: the impact of Thomas, Lord Cochrane, was felt across the world, and his life inspired some of the great stories of adventure fiction.

Our specialist Biobank facility comprises thousands of frozen tissue samples used by researchers worldwide as sources of DNA.

This elaborate 19th century vase was created by the architect and designer William Burges, and formed part of his opulent interior decoration design for Cardiff Castle.

Is your cat a #Supercat? Find out more about the campaign to save the Scottish Wildcat and make your own #Supercat mask here.

Bring the history of the Second World War to live with our summer activity satchels for adults and families.

This simple looking object made it possible for the first clinical trials and batch production of penicillin to take place. Its design marks a significant milestone in the history of medicine.

From ancient ceramics to imperial jade, oracle bones to contemporary propaganda posters, our Chinese collection spans over four thousand years and includes around 11,000 items.

The demon king Ravana and his role in South Asian festivals

Planifique su visita al Museo Nacional de Escocia.

Ullaich do thuras gu Taigh-tasgaidh Nàiseanta na h-Alba.

Pianificare una visita al Museo Nazionale della Scozia.

Planowanie wizyty w Narodowym Muzeum Szkocji.

This sporran clasp, as worn by Rob Roy in Walter Scott's novel, hides a deadly secret: four concealed pistols.

This delightful 18th-century Japanese hanging scroll celebrates the New Year.