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We are saddened by news of the death of Her Majesty The Queen. We send our deepest condolences to the Royal Family at this difficult time. All our museums will be closed on Monday 19 September as a mark of respect on the day of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral.
5 Nov 2022 - 23 Apr 2023
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Doctor Who Worlds of Wonder is coming to the National Museum of Scotland! Explore the science behind the hit series from 9 Dec 2022 - 1 May 2023
Find out moreDiscover over 776,000 remarkable objects in the National collections.
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Explore stories about LGBTQIA+ history and culture, with reflections from members of the community.
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LEGO designer James May describes how this set was brought to life and what it’s like to work at LEGO.
Our online database contains a selection of the 12 million objects and specimens in our collections. New records are added regularly.
Search our collectionsOur Collections Centre in Granton, Edinburgh provides state-of-the-art conservation laboratories and enhanced storage for the national collections.
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