Past exhibition highlights The National Museum of Scotland hosts a wide programme of special exhibitions throughout the year. Discover more about our exhibitions by taking a journey through our highlights archive. 26 Treasures For this project, 26 writers explored the stories of 26 objects from our Scotland galleries and retold them from new perspectives Behind the Scenes Fascinating facts and surprising stories about the transformation of the National Museum of Scotland. A Passion for Glass This exhibition displayed the work of over 100 glassmakers, from the Dan Klein and Alan J Poole private collection. Shining Lights Shining Lights uncovered the story of the people who designed, built and operated Scotland's lighthouses, lighting a safe passage for mariners for more than 250 years. Lewis Chessmen: Unmasked This exhibition delved into the mysteries of the iconic Lewis Chessmen, one of the most significant archaeological discoveries ever made in Scotland. Treasured Spanning 500 million years and all five continents, Treasured gave a first glimpse of some of the exhibits to feature in our new galleries. Meet Your Maker This exhibition invited you to step behind the scenes of the Scottish contemporary crafts scene. Iron Age gold This amazing gold hoard was on display for three weeks during February 2010. Salt of the Earth Craig Mackay’s stunning photographs captured well-known Scots and international figures with Scottish connections. The dramatic results showed a growing confidence in modern Scotland. Gifted Gifted brought together work from over 20 of Scotland's most talented makers, with handmade pieces to suit all tastes and budgets.Listing Items 1 to 10 of 18 of 2