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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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Wylam Dilly

Wylam Dilly, one of the world’s two oldest surviving locomotives, celebrates her bicentenary in 2013.

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Cockcroft-Walton generator

This revolutionary generator was developed in the early 1930s.

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Ruston excavator

Find out how our conservation team restored this classic steam shovel to its former glory.

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Sendtner orrery

Discover the story of this 100-year-old planetarium.

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Chantal Meteor 200 jukebox

Which tracks would you pick on this classic late 1950s jukebox?

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Avro Anson

See this vintage plane undergoing restoration at the National Museum of Flight.

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Midsummer Chronophage

This amazing clock is both a work of art and a unique way of displaying time.

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Newcomen engine

The mighty Newcomen engine is hard to miss.

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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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