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ViewJoin us for an exclusive Member event to learn more about one of the most important documents in Scottish History.
ViewJoin us for this exclusive Member event to learn more about one of the rarest Viking-age discoveries in Scotland.
ViewJoin us for this exclusive Member event which will explore the many uses of maps and the stories behind them during the Second World War.
ViewLulu came from the only killer whale pod in the UK and was found dead on Tiree in 2016. She had the highest levels of polychlorinated biphenyls ever recorded from a marine mammal.
ViewJoin us for this exclusive Member event to discover how Scotland’s unique geography and topography affected its role in the Cold War and the how it influenced the lives of Scottish people.
ViewDiscover how Highland dress was adapted in the Georgian period into the iconic and fashionable symbol of Scotland we know today.
ViewIt's over 40 years since Scotland's Concorde took to the skies in the first BA Concorde fleet commercial passenger flight. Don't miss the chance to get up close to G-BOAA.
ViewA variety of objects relating to the life of Scotland's bard can be found in National Museums Scotland's collections.
ViewThe destruction of Hamilton Palace, the grandest stately home in Britain, was one of the greatest losses to national heritage ever to happen in this country. This is the story of how Scotland’s biggest treasure trove was won and lost.
ViewFind out more about our range of initiatives to support and welcome autistic visitors.
ViewDoctor Who Worlds of Wonder explored the science behind the global hit television series Doctor Who and give fans a chance to experience the Doctor’s adventures from a scientific perspective.
ViewExplore Wildlife Photographer of the Year with a BSL tour for those who are Deaf/BSL users.
ViewThe first important professional woman artist of modern Scotland, Phoebe Anna Traquair was a leading figure within the Scottish Arts and Crafts movement.
ViewIn this series, get to know people from across our museums, the spaces they work in and the objects they are inspired by.
ViewJoin us for a relaxed after-hours visit to Wildlife Photographer of the Year.
ViewJoin artist Kayleigh McCallum and mindfulness practitioner Charlene Duncan for mindful sketching in our galleries.
ViewThe Wester Kittochside Farm at National Museum of Rural Life was owned and run by the Reid family for more than 400 years. Find out how the tenth laird and his family celebrated Christmas and New Year on the farm.
ViewThe National Museum of Flight is open and tickets are available to book online.
ViewThe National Museum of Rural Life is open and tickets are available to book online.
ViewJoin us for an evening of bright and vivid music from the Scottish Ensemble in the light-filled setting of the Grand Gallery.
ViewAcquired 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.
ViewThis compound microscope belonged to Charles Peach (1800 - 86), a highly respected naturalist and fossil hunter.
ViewA suit of worsted, silk, and velvet, with both full and tailored plaid…
ViewFor centuries the highly skilled artists and artisans of the Edo Kingdom have produced outstanding artworks of immense cultural value in the royal city of Benin in present day Nigeria.
ViewOn 16 and 17 March, the National Museum of Flight is taking part in the National Lottery Open Week.
ViewExperience the history and drama of flight in spectacular hangars and galleries.
ViewThis elaborate travelling set was made by the Edinburgh goldsmith Ebenezer Oliphant in 1740-41 for Prince Charles Edward Stuart.
ViewTractor Tots is a bookable series of playful sensory singalong sessions for under-fives and their adults at the National Museum of Rural Life.
ViewExplore treasured artefacts passed down through generations, providing a personal insight into the lives of those at home and on the front lines.
ViewSee behind the scenes of the work carried out in the museum’s Conservation hangar with these free talks.
ViewThese rare Jacobite and British military colours were carried into battle at Culloden by opposing sides.
ViewSatanic spell, superstitious charm or echo of Edinburgh’s grisly underworld history? We examine the theories put forward to explain the strange tale of these tiny coffins.
ViewCarved by virtuoso ivory sculptor David Le Marchand, this set of five portraits was commissioned by George Mackenzie, 1st Earl of Cromartie, in 1696.
ViewJoin us for our monthly Relaxed Morning for anyone who would appreciate a calmer visit to the museum.
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