Collections and research
The Collections Directorate is responsible for all the objects
and specimens accummulated during the two hundred years of the
Museums' history.
These range from fossils showing evidence of the earliest forms
of life to contemporary aircraft. They are international in scope,
ranging from Scottish history through natural sciences to world
culture. Staff in the Directorate carry out research projects to
develop and share greater understanding of the collections.
You can find out more about our collections and research policies here.