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What's on for adults?

Our talks, showcases and evening events bring our exhibitions and collections to life. Meet curators and specialists and experience the Museum in a different light.

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Museum After Hours

See the museum in a different light at our new Edinburgh Festival events.

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Free daily tours

Choose from three fascinating tours of our collection highlights.

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Amazing Amber

Discover stories and secrest of this amazing substance at National Museum of Scotland.

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Ilana Halperin: The Library events

Explore time through fossils. minerals and geological sculptures at National Museum of Scotland.

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Open Studies Summer Courses

Open your mind this summer with the University of Edinburgh at the National Museum of Scotland.

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Talks and lectures

Afternoon talks and evening lectures, workshops and study days at the National Museum of Scotland.

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Christmas Day: Closed
Boxing Day: 12:00-17:00
New Year's Day: 12:00-17:00

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