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  • Thu, Apr, 11 2013
    Scotland Creates
    Young people across Scotland are to curate their own exhibitions inspired by the collections of National Museums Scotland.
  • Mon, Mar, 18 2013
    Missing Chapter
    National Museums Scotland has acquired an unparalleled collection of Scottish fossils, dating from one of the planet’s most crucial evolutionary periods. The specimens have been secured for the nation thanks to a grant by the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF).
  • Tue, Mar, 12 2013
    Top 10 for National Museum of Scotland
    The National Museum of Scotland is the first Scottish attraction to reach the Top 10 in the Association of Leading Visitor Attractions (ALVA) annual list.
  • Thu, Feb, 28 2013
    Ilana Halperin: The Library
    Contemporary artist Ilana Halperin creatively explores time through fossils, minerals and geological sculptures in The Library, opening on 24 May at the National Museum of Scotland.
  • Mon, Feb, 4 2013
    National Museum of Costume to close
    National Museums Scotland has today announced that the National Museum of Costume at Shambellie House, near New Abbey, Dumfries is to close.
  • Mon, Dec, 17 2012
    Exhibitions for 2013
    Vikings and Scotland’s most famous queen headline an outstanding year for National Museums Scotland.
  • Tue, Oct, 2 2012
    Casting light on the Dark Ages
    New research from National Museums Scotland, supported by Glenmorangie, shows that Pictish masterpiece the Hilton of Cadboll stone could be one of Scotland’s earliest surviving depictions of Jesus.
  • Tue, Sep, 18 2012
    Dr Livingstone, I Presume?
    The life and achievements of one of Scotland’s most famous explorers are explored in a new exhibition, Dr Livingstone, I Presume?
  • Thu, Sep, 13 2012
    New Keeper of Art and Design
    National Museums Scotland has appointed James Robinson as its new Keeper of Art and Design.
  • Fri, Sep, 7 2012
    RBS Museum Lates: Behind the Masque
    Mystery and intrigue sets the stage for the next RBS Museum Lates at the National Museum of Scotland on Friday 19 October 2012

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