With its soaring pillars and high windows, the light-filled
atrium of the Grand Gallery provides a spectacular start to your
museum visit. On display are large items that highlight Scotland’s
contribution to the world and reflect the vast diversity of our
collections.
Above: This 12 foot long feast bowl was made on Atiu, one of the
Cook Islands in the South Pacific.
Above: This newly-restored cast iron
fountain stands near the centre of the Grand Gallery.
Click on any of the images below to see a larger picture of the
object and find out more about it.