Join us as we kick off the 2024 Edinburgh International Children’s Festival with a day of free pop-up performances and activities for the whole family.

Join author and mindfulness teacher Natasha Iregbu as she invites families to practice mindfulness in a fun and enjoyable way.

Inspired by our exhibition, Anatomy: A Matter of Death and Life, our expert panel discussed the modern approach to anatomical study and body donation in this online event.

Casualty of War: A Portrait of Maharaja Duleep Singh is by renowned British Sikh artists, The Singh Twins.

This dramatic ensemble by British designer Craig Green heads up the catwalk in our Fashion and Style gallery.

The Meissen lion is part of the animal menagerie commissioned by Augustus II the Strong in the early 18th century.

Explore Wildlife Photographer of the Year with an audio-described tour for those who are blind, partially sighted or visually impaired.

Indian dance traditions bringing back childhood memories

Surasundari and the stone-carving tradition in India

Préparez votre visite du Musée national d'Écosse.

Explore how CryoArks biobanks store samples from animals so that researchers can look at their genetic code.

Our very own in-house Whovians have chosen 10 objects from our collections that have links to some of the scientific themes and stories from the iconic television series.

This opulent deep red coral and 18 carat gold necklace was created by Yazzie Johnson and Gail Bird.

This exhibition explored the artistry and legacy of one of the world’s rarest, most coveted and biggest books.

Seaman, nobleman, warrior, engineer, radical, convict, hero: the impact of Thomas, Lord Cochrane, was felt across the world, and his life inspired some of the great stories of adventure fiction.

Our specialist Biobank facility comprises thousands of frozen tissue samples used by researchers worldwide as sources of DNA.

This elaborate 19th century vase was created by the architect and designer William Burges, and formed part of his opulent interior decoration design for Cardiff Castle.

Is your cat a #Supercat? Find out more about the campaign to save the Scottish Wildcat and make your own #Supercat mask here.

Bring the history of the Second World War to live with our summer activity satchels for adults and families.

This simple looking object made it possible for the first clinical trials and batch production of penicillin to take place. Its design marks a significant milestone in the history of medicine.

From ancient ceramics to imperial jade, oracle bones to contemporary propaganda posters, our Chinese collection spans over four thousand years and includes around 11,000 items.

The demon king Ravana and his role in South Asian festivals

Planifique su visita al Museo Nacional de Escocia.

Ullaich do thuras gu Taigh-tasgaidh Nàiseanta na h-Alba.

Pianificare una visita al Museo Nazionale della Scozia.

Planowanie wizyty w Narodowym Muzeum Szkocji.

This sporran clasp, as worn by Rob Roy in Walter Scott's novel, hides a deadly secret: four concealed pistols.

This delightful 18th-century Japanese hanging scroll celebrates the New Year.

This dramatic suit was worn by the flamboyant fashion editor turned Highland society hostess Frances Farquharson.

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