See the Soyuz spacecraft used for European Space Agency Astronaut Tim Peake’s Principia Mission to the International Space Station and accompanying virtual reality adventure.

Our online database contains a selection of the 12 million objects and specimens in our collections.

The National Lottery has confirmed a grant of £1,071,900 towards the fourth and final stage of the Masterplan to transform the National Museum of Scotland.

This touring exhibition explores the impact of silver during the first millennium AD.

Join our Photo Challenge and help us celebrate Scotland's wildlife in all its beauty and diversity.

Discover a generation of designers and makers who embraced innovative and diverse influences, from the natural environment to the non-precious materials they used, that would go on to influence a new wave of jewellery production.

Members enjoy a range of exclusive benefits and support the work of National Museums Scotland. Join us from just £41.

Welcome to a world of learning with National Museums Scotland. Bring the Curriculum for Excellence to life with the help of our collections.

National Museums Scotland offers a collection of spectacular venues to suit every occasion. For intimate dinners for 12 guests to grand celebrations for 1,500, each unique and versatile setting ensures and an unforgettable event.