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Objects from our Science & Technology collections

National Museums Scotland has one of the most important collections of scientific and technological material in Britain. From the earliest technology to scientific toys, see highlights from our diverse collection here.

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Model of Stephenson's Rocket

See this model of the famous steam locomotive in action.

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Britten-Norman Islander

Discover one of the most versatile aircraft ever built.

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NCR cash register

Discover the history of the cash register, an object that has become a part of our everyday lives.

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Schmidt telescope

Discover how this revolutionary telescope was invented, and how it found a new home.

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Dolly the sheep

Dolly is the world's most famous sheep, the first cloned mammal ever created from an adult cell.

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Hillman Imp

Find out more about this iconic Scottish car made in Linwood, Paisley.

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Nimrod XV241

The Nimrod XV241 front fuselage is now on display at National Museum of Flight.

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Boulton & Watt engine

The Boulton & Watt engine is one of the oldest surviving beam engines in the world.

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Alexander Dalrymple's portrait

His portrait is an important addition to our collection – but who was Alexander Dalrymple?

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Concorde

Discover how Scotland's Concorde journeyed from Heathrow to the National Museum of Flight.


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